Mel Abitz Armchairs

Creator: Mel Abitz

Rare Set of 2 Model 800 Malabar Chairs by Abitz for Galloway's, USA, c. 1959

$11,695 / set

Rare Set of 2 Model 800 Malabar Chairs by Abitz for Galloway's, USA, c. 1959

By Mel Abitz

Located in Deland, FL

This stunning set of two Mid-Century Modern Model 800 Malabar lounge chairs, crafted by Mel Abitz for Galloway's in the USA circa 1959, showcases timeless design with a modern twist. Newly reupholstered in sleek black vinyl with a custom cushion design, these chairs feature rich walnut frames that highlight their elegant lines and sturdy craftsmanship. Perfect for a living room or collector’s space, this refreshed pair blends vintage allure with contemporary comfort, appealing to designers and enthusiasts alike. Mel Abitz, a notable figure in mid-century design, collaborated with Galloway's to produce innovative furniture that defined the 1950s aesthetic. Known for blending functionality with bold forms, Abitz’s Model 800 Malabar chairs...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Walnut

Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s

$3,600

Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s

By Mel Abitz, Forest Wilson

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and grey fiberglass armchair designed by Mel Abirtz and Forest Wilson, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 20.56" All items ship fro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Metal

Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet

$2,780 / set

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hans Olsen Model 800 Lounge Chair

$2,842

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Vintage Hans Olsen Model 800 Lounge Chair

By Hans Olsen

Located in Paris, France

Low back black and white wool lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler in 1958. Features rosewood legs and a versatile wool fabric in...

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Mid-20th Century Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of Modernist Armchairs In Wood and Metal, 1950s

$3,286 / set

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Modernist Armchairs In Wood and Metal, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A original pair of modernist armchairs from the 1950s. The design is straightforward and architectural: solid wooden side panels, slim black metal legs and clean, horizontal armrests...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)

$7,018

H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in

Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)

By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Argelato, BO

The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Modernist Armchair, 1950s

$3,801

H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 33.86 in

French Modernist Armchair, 1950s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Step into the refined charm of mid-century France with this exquisite French armchair. A masterclass in design and proportion, this piece seamlessly blends functional simplicity with...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Wood, Oak, Fabric, Mohair

Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model 42 By Kai Kristiansen For Schou Andersen From 1960s

$6,685 / set

H 29.34 in W 21.07 in D 16.93 in

Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model 42 By Kai Kristiansen For Schou Andersen From 1960s

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Lejre, DK

This set of 6 dining chairs is truly an iconic example of the timeless elegance that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, designed by the ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958

$9,943 / set

H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 28.35 in

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This pair of "Model 849" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The pieces consist of up...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair Of Mel Abitz Large Stools For Galloway's Ca' 1960's in Brown Leather

$4,200 / set

H 17.75 in W 23.75 in D 19 in

A Pair Of Mel Abitz Large Stools For Galloway's Ca' 1960's in Brown Leather

By Mel Abitz

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of large ottomans by Mel Abitz for Galloway's Furniture Co (Tampa FL), ca' 1960's. Walnut frames upholstered in patinated leather.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Danish Model 800 Leather Armchairs by Hans Olsen

$4,628 / set

H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Vintage Danish Model 800 Leather Armchairs by Hans Olsen

By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Danish model 800 leather armchairs by Hans Olsen, designed in 1958 for CS Mobler. They were made in Denmark, and date from around the 1960’s. These are of...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model "USA 75" by Bertil Fridhagen

$7,603 / set

H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model "USA 75" by Bertil Fridhagen

By Bertil Fridhagen, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Karlstad, SE

Pair of lounge chairs, model "USA 75," designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors in the 1950s. Crafted from solid walnut, these chairs feature a sculptural spindle-back design that e...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Brown Velvet Fiberglass Armchair by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, 1950s, Italy

$2,105

H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

Brown Velvet Fiberglass Armchair by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, 1950s, Italy

By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), MIM Roma, Luigi Pellegrin

Located in Rome, IT

Brown velvet armchair by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM, Roma, 1950s, Italy. Featuring a fiberglass base in good condition, some signs or bumps visible in the pictures, the cushions should...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Velvet, Fiberglass, Polyester

Model 790 Low Chairs by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1960s, set of 2

$7,603 / set

H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 30.32 in

Model 790 Low Chairs by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1960s, set of 2

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

This elegant set of two low chairs corresponds to the iconic Model 790 designed by renowned French modernist Joseph-André Motte and produced by Steiner in France during the 1960s. T...

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Mid-20th Century French Mel Abitz Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Mel Abitz armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Mel Abitz armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original armchairs by Mel Abitz were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Norman Cherner, Zenith, and Harry Bertoia. Prices for Mel Abitz armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $3,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,600.