Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

American, 1911-2004

Michael van Beuren was born in New York and studied architecture at the Bauhaus under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Josef Albers until its closure in 1933. He moved to Acapulco at the end of 1936, where he oversaw the design of the interiors of the bungalows at the renowned Flamingo Hotel in 1937, and quickly became a formative member of the Mexican Modernism movement.

By 1938, van Beuren began focusing on furniture design, working with a fellow Bauhaus colleague, Klaus Grabe, to create modern and affordable pieces. Inspired by the local culture and craftsmanship, the duo applied Bauhaus design principles to popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs.

The approach was a success — Grabe, Morley Webb and van Beuren were named among the winners of a 1941 competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art that focused on designer teams from the United States and Latin America called “Organic Design in Home Furnishings.” This award catapulted them to wide renown.

In the following years, van Beuren founded his furniture label Domus, which became synonymous with well-crafted, modernist design that garnered fans both in Mexico and America. Along with his own designs, Domus also produced work by Clara Porset, a friend and contemporary of van Beuren’s. However, by 1951, the company’s move toward more mass manufacturing meant that van Beuren’s earlier designs were no longer being produced.

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(Biography provided by 7710 Gallery)

Creator: Michael van Beuren

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

$4,105 / item

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The San Miguel lounge chair is a timeless mid-century Mexican piece inspired by the classic Latin American Butaque chair famed by the likes of 20th Century Mexican architect Luis Barragan and Industrial Designer Clara Porset. Michael van Beuren, an American born designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhuas school, produced this award winning piece in 1941 for the MoMA's Organic Design Exhibition in New York along with it's sister-design, the Alacran Chaise...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair

$5,500 / item

Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, a rare set of four original San Miguelito Lounge Chairs. These iconic pieces may be acquired as a complete set, in pairs, or individually, though ideally they...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA

$6,790 / item

Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Line lounge chair was designed in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American who trained at Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and then immigrated to Mexico to become one of the most successful and sought after furniture designers of the 20th century. The Line chair has a distinctly Latin American flavor with its curved legs whilst honoring the international style...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940

$5,000

Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge chair. Featuring a sturdy, functional, comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs to hold the seat in place, ergono...

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1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Raffia, Teak

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench

$8,500

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Pine

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus

$28,000

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus

By Michael van Beuren

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fully restored pair of lounge chairs by Bauhaus-trained architect Michael Van Beuren. The canted design provides a naturally relaxed seating position. Pine frames sit on low tapere...

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1950s Mexican Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Pine

Mexican Miguelito Living Room Set in the style of Michael Van Beuren

$4,000 / set

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in

Mexican Miguelito Living Room Set in the style of Michael Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, We offer this Mexican Miguelito Living Room Set in the style of Michael Van Beuren. Made in pine wood and recently professionally restored.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Pine

Van Os Culemborg Lounge Chair

$1,950

H 37.01 in W 25.01 in D 33.67 in

Van Os Culemborg Lounge Chair

By Van Oss Culemborg

Located in Waalwijk, NL

G. Van Os for Van Os Culemborg, lounge chair, beech, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s This elegant easy chair, designed by G. Van Os in the Netherlands, is...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Mid-century Slat Wood Easy Rocking Chair by Michael Van Beuren for Domus, Pair

$1,625 / set

H 28 in W 25 in D 31 in

Mid-century Slat Wood Easy Rocking Chair by Michael Van Beuren for Domus, Pair

By Michael van Beuren, Domus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Michael van Beuren-designed "Easy" rocking chairs features a sinuous crescent-shaped form supported by an angular frame. Each chair features a wood seat attached to the frame...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands 1940s

$7,135

H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in

Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands 1940s

Located in Meer, VAN

Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands, Early 1940s. A beautiful and rare lounge chair by Bas van Pelt for 'My Home'. A great design in solid wood with a w...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Rope, Wood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter

$1,295

H 27 in W 26.25 in D 32.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter

By Viko Baumritter

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Pair of White Wash Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor

$5,500 / set

H 32 in W 30 in D 31 in

Pair of White Wash Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor

By Michael Taylor

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1980s Pair of “Douglas” Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor. Constructed of white washed wood and rush with new down filled off white chenille f...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Rush

Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.58 in W 30 in D 28 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Wayne, NJ

Lovely chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig. It features stunning sculpted arms new Removable / Washable Cushion cover. The webbing is in good condition. The Selig emblem is pr...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass

$13,191 / item

H 23.23 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in

Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass

By Coralla Maiuri, Giorgia Zanellato

Located in Roma, IT

This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...

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2010s Italian Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

$4,900 / set

H 26.5 in W 31.25 in D 27.5 in

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of dark walnut wood with aged brass detail lounge chairs from the “Far East” collection by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. The frames are in beautiful original c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Steelcase

$1,200Sale Price / set|59% Off

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 30.5 in

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming pair of streel-frame arm chairs built in 1965 by Steelcase Inc. Chairs feature angular, black-painted steel frames, walnut armrests and new saddle-brown vinyl embossed with a classic, western-inspired, paisley motif. With their architectural lines, unique upholstery...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Italian Lounge Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa

$3,500

H 32 in W 24.75 in D 33 in

Italian Lounge Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lounge chair attributed to Italian designer Paolo Buffa. The chair features a textured linen upholstery with dark green piping at each side. The birch frame showcases beautiful bentw...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Birch

Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs

$8,200

H 30 in W 23 in D 34.25 in

Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare pair of Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 lounge chairs constructed from tubular chromed steel frames and with their original brown saddle lea...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Previously Available Items

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus

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H 33.25 in W 26.25 in D 28.5 in

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This lounge chair features...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

Michael Van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine Lounge, 1940s

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H 33 in W 23.75 in D 24.5 in

Michael Van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine Lounge, 1940s

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Coronado, CA

An absolutely stunning and super uncommon lounge chair by Michael Van Beuren for Muebles, Mexico, circa 1940s. Solid wood construction with woven palm. The chair has been lightly ref...

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1940s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber, Pine, Feathers

Michael van Beuren High Back Lounge Chair for Domus

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H 34.25 in W 25.5 in D 31 in

Michael van Beuren High Back Lounge Chair for Domus

By Michael van Beuren, Domus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This lounge chair features...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus

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H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 29.5 in

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This lounge chair features...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Cord, Mahogany

Pair of Mexican Modernist Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren, circa 1940s

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H 34 in W 22 in D 32 in

Pair of Mexican Modernist Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren, circa 1940s

By Michael van Beuren

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pair of Mexican modernist lounge chairs by Michael van Beuren, circa 1940s. Cotton canvas in great condition, normal wear on wood as seen in images. Dimensions: 22"x32"x34"x12"seat ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Wood

Michael van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine and Woven Palm Lounge Chair, 1940s

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H 29.25 in W 25.25 in D 31.5 in

Michael van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine and Woven Palm Lounge Chair, 1940s

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Coronado, CA

An uncommon and stunning lounge chair designed by American Bauhaus designer Michael van Beuren in Mexico in the 1940s. Warm pine frame with original handwoven palm fiber seat and bac...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Mexican Modern Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren for Muebles

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H 35 in W 23.75 in D 24 in

Mexican Modern Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren for Muebles

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Coronado, CA

This absolutely stunning and super uncommon lounge chair was designed by Bauhaus trained designer Michael van Beuren for Muebles, Mexico in the 1940s. The chair is constructed of solid pine, with the seat and back beautifully wrapped in woven palm...

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Natural Fiber, Pine

Pair of Mahogany Folding Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus of Mexico City

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H 29 in W 21.75 in D 31 in

Pair of Mahogany Folding Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus of Mexico City

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A pair of folding chairs by Michael van Beuren for his company Domus of Mexico. Made from mahogany and woven rattan cord. Chairs are made to have their back support fold down. Ci...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Mahogany

Mexican San Miguelito Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren

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H 32.49 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in

Mexican San Miguelito Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Mexican San Miguelito chair attributed to Michael Van Beuren, circa 1950 in primavera wood and leather ribbons.

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Michael van Beuren Original Lounge Chair for Domus

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H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in

Michael van Beuren Original Lounge Chair for Domus

By Michael van Beuren, Domus

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...

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1950s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Cane

Michael van Beuren “San Miguelito” Chair

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H 34 in W 21.5 in D 27 in

Michael van Beuren “San Miguelito” Chair

By Michael van Beuren, Domus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

San Miguelito chair by Michael van Beuren for Domus, circa 1940s. The San Miguelito or Miguel chair was named after van Beuren’s Spanish moniker, “...

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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Modernist Armchair by M. Van Beuren Set of 2 Pieces

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H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Modernist Armchair by M. Van Beuren Set of 2 Pieces

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

Modernist armchair by M. Van Beuren. These pieces are called "San Miguelito", created for indoor or outdoor terrace towards the end of 1950. This origina...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Michael Van Beuren lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael van Beuren lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael van Beuren lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs by Michael van Beuren were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Alexander Diaz Andersson, Leon Leon Design, and Senal. Prices for Michael van Beuren lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $5,735, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,750.