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Pair of Tall Sculptural American Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of tall sculptural American Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Elegantly restored and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Ultrasuede, Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Arm Chairs in Holly Hunt Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Arm Chairs in Sculptural Walnut and Holly Hunt Boucle Upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Single Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Walnut, Mahogany
Located in Stamford, CT
Single Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Walnut & Mahogany Upholstered Mid
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural rocking chair in the style of Gio Ponti. This chair features solid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Adrian Pearsall Angular Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simply scrumptious pair of Adrian Pearsall angular and sculptural lounge chair. I really feel like
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut and White Boucle Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs. Chairs have solid walnut legs, seats are recovered in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Sculptural Walnut Brass Lounge Chair Gio Ponti Style 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Troy, MI
1950s lounge chair in the style of Gio Ponti Sculptural walnut frame with brass tipped feet
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sculptural Pair of Adrian Pearsall Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Pair of sculptural walnut Adrian Pearsall Lounge chairs. This pair will need re
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall .Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Chair Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pair Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered side chairs. The chairs have sculptural walnut frames. Also
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage sculptural walnut lounge chairs, designed in the United States, circa 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bouclé, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs
H 34 in W 30.75 in D 26 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern walnut lounge chairs designed in the United States, circa 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
H 30.25 in W 29 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair manufactured in the United States. This chair features a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century modern walnut lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
George Nakashima, Rare Sculptural Pair of Conoid Chairs in Walnut, Signed, 1989
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima (1905–1990) An exceptional pair of Conoid chairs by Pennsylvania studio craft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy 1950s Beautiful Italian armchair dating back in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Bosteels Meubelen sculptural dining chairs in walnut Belgium 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic and unique set of six dining chairs designed and manufactured by Bosteels Meubelen in
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Kroehler in the United States, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous completely restored Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chair. This piece has been
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
By Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly restored Mid-Century Modern rocking chair most likely by Baumritter. Comb back style with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Broyhill Walnut Dining Chairs Six
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut Broyhill brasilia dining chairs designed by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Sculptural 3-Leg Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
for sale anywhere! The chairs are remarkably stabile for only having 3 legs and are very sculptural in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of IB Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural lounge chairs style of IB Kofod-Larsen. Has a walnut
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sleek Sculptural Midcentury Danish Style Walnut Lounge Chair Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
. Available here is truly a rare, FABULOUS, ICONIC Danish style Walnut Mid Century Lounge Chair in the manner
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Fab Sculptural Midcentury Danish Style Walnut Lounge Chair Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
. Available here is truly a rare, FABULOUS, ICONIC Danish style Walnut Mid Century Lounge Chair in the manner
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century 2249-C Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs Model 2249-C designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Pair Of Adrian Pearsall ‘Captains’ Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Southampton, NJ
A sculptural pair of ‘Captains’ chairs Model #916-CC having walnut frames, striking Maharam's Paul
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cotton, Walnut

Sculptural Chair, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sculptural chair in walnut probably a special order.
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Chair, circa 1950
Sculptural Chair, circa 1950
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Studio Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather with Sculptural Walnut Base USA 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
American Studio Lounge Chair with Sculptural Walnut Base, USA 1960s. Newly upholstered in a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern High Back Walnut Lounge Chair in the style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Sculptural Tall Back Lounge Chair in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Carsons Inc. of High
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
elegance and mid-century modern flair. Meticulously crafted with sleek lines and brass sabots for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural High Back Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dramatic vintage pair of tall back lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Lovely Adrian Pearsall Barrel Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut barrel back lounge chair. The upholstery is in decent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

20th Century Italian Single Large Vintage Sculptural Walnut Center, Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculptural center chair made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing and rare Adrian Pearsall wing back chair with sculptural walnut base. Gorgeous from all
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Sculptural Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair in the design of Vladimir Kagan. Great form throughout the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Rocking Chair
Sculptural Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 31 in D 43 in
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Unique Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Studio BBPR, circa 1950
By Studio BBPR
Located in New York City, NY
Distinctive, sculptural lounge chairs designed by famed architectural studio B.B.P.R. B.B.P.R. was
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of restored Adrian Pearsall tufted sculptural walnut scoop chairs. These rare
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining chairs. The set consists of two
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pierre Cardin 2 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pierre Cardin, pair of dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1970. This sculptural chair is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Giacomo Buzzitta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Basel, BS
era appropriate. Additional information: Materials: Walnut Color: Brown Style: Mid-Century
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Sculptural Upholstered Italian Form Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of eight walnut with upholstered seats and backs dining chairs in the style of Gio
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sculptural Arm Chair
By American of High Point
Located in Clermont, FL
Geometric Bentwood Style Mid-Century Chair custom made by HighPoint Furniture NC. Angular framing
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20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Arm Chair
Sculptural Arm Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Sculptural Craft Rustic Dining Chairs
By Conant Ball, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern solid wood sculptural Craft rustic dining chairs. Early American style
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs By Robs johns Gibbons
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous roomy pair of Sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Robs Johns Gibbons from the early 60s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody, c. 1960s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
An iconic design by Lawrence Peabody. The chair is found in pink vinyl with contrasting black well
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Set of 2 Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Leather & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall Style, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
This gorgeous set of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs has recently undergone a comprehensive and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s. Sculptural frame with walnut
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
Mid Century Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 31 in D 29 in
Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Argelato, BO
Pierre Cardin (1922-2020), Set of six dining chairs in walnut and leather, Italy, 1970s. Four rare
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pierre Cardin, 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Argelato, BO
Pierre Cardin (1922-2020), Set of four dining chairs in walnut and leather, Italy, 1970s. Four
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Italian Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian sculptural lounge chair upholstered in Boucle. The chair has a sculptural shape with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bouclé

Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs in Boucle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage Art Deco walnut lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Lacquer

Sam Maloof Early Sculptural Claro Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Sam Maloof
Located in Coronado, CA
stunning, highly figured claro walnut. Six of the chairs were built in the 1960s and two chairs were added
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Midcentury Sculptural Chair In Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut you’re looking for. An item from our selection of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jamestown Royal, Fairfield Chair Company and Malatesta and Mason produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Sculptural Chair In Walnut?

Prices for a piece of midcentury sculptural chair in walnut start at $1,475 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $6,450.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.