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 Forest Wilson, Mel Abitz

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 Thonet, Gerd Lange

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

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

$6,849

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 Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

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

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Leather, Wood

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

$6,500 / 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 Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

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

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 2 Model F598 Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980

$13,686 / set

H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in

Set of 2 Model F598 Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy chairs (or "M" Chairs), designed by Pierre Paulin. This F598 model is designed and produced in the...

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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Metal

French Modernist Armchair, 1950s

$3,709

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

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

$7,419 / 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

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Fabric, Ash

Mel Abitz Sofa / Daybed for Scope Inc. Da-Niter. Modernist /Girard Fabric

$4,800

H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in

Mel Abitz Sofa / Daybed for Scope Inc. Da-Niter. Modernist /Girard Fabric

By Mel Abitz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mel Abitz Sofa / Daybed for Scope Inc. Da-Niter. Classic Modernist Design / Professionally restored ,re-upholstered (a while ago) in a wonderful Alexander Girard Fabric.. Seldom se...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Iron, Nickel

2 Armchairs, Italian manufacture, 1950s

$2,853 / set

H 25.99 in W 30.52 in D 30.71 in

2 Armchairs, Italian manufacture, 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

Set of two armchairs, from the late 1950s, from a Florentine house designed by Architect Cencetti, who also curated all the furniture. They have a very solid zebrawood frame with sha...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Zebra Wood

Italian armchair, 1950s

$306

H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in

Italian armchair, 1950s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian armchair, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 86 cm; W= 77 cm; D= 82 cm; H seat= 40 cm.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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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

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn

$20,000 / set

H 33.25 in W 23.5 in D 22.75 in

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of fantastic Vienna Secession bentwood chairs with upholstery designed by Josef Hoffman (1870-1956) and manufactured by J. & J. Kohn circa early 20th century. These armchairs are model 725 B/F designed in 1905 and are dated from the original production in the Austrian workshop. Quite a rare original pair, they feature ebonized bentwood frame with corner ball enforcement details and wine-red leather upholstery accented conforming decorative round tacks along the edge. Both retain factory label remnants as well as manufacturer's name branded to the underside. Provenance: Purchased from Modernism Gallery...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Set "Chairman of Board" Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen 1930s.

$13,127 / set

H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in

Rare Set "Chairman of Board" Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen 1930s.

By Kaare Klint

Located in Handewitt, DE

Rare and early set of six armchairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Denmark, 1930s./ 40s. Model "Chairman of the Board" (Formand Stol). Made in mahag. and leg ends in finest wood. T...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Leather

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fritz Hansen, 1959

$18,150 / set

H 33.86 in W 36.62 in D 31.5 in

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fritz Hansen, 1959

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Pair of very rare lounge chairs Model 4440, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, designed 1958 for Fritz Hansen. Teak wood frame and great upholstery, fully restored with sophisticated wool ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak

1950s Charles and Ray Eames DAR Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller

$1,850

H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in

1950s Charles and Ray Eames DAR Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; Herman Miller - Zeeland, MI Vintage molded fiberglass DAR armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. DAR denotes "Dining Height Armchai...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$17,111 / set

H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning set of 2 model "F444" Chairs. This model is designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). It is manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s. This o...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Abitz Armchairs

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Steel

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.