Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Midcentury Vintage Danish High Back Yellow Bouclé Armchair Lounge, 1960s
Located in London, GB
This high-backed Danish style yellow bouclé armchair, is a wonderful example of midcentury European design. The aerodynamic design and curves on the wood frame makes it an easy addit...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Armchairs, Prestigio Line, by Daciano Da COSTA for Metalúrgica Da Longra
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of armchairs, Prestigio Line, was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra, in Portugal, in 1962. "In contrast with the existing habits of the country, this s...
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair and footstool set by D'URBINO and LOMAZZI
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Armchair and footstool set by D'URBINO and LOMAZZI
A very comfortable and timeless armchair and footstool set in ecru by Italian designers Donato d'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Zano...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of armchairs, Germany or France, circa 1960 / 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 1960s armchairs, entirely upholstered in mirror-polished aluminum plates, riveted to a wooden frame.
The aluminum has been repolished, the upholstery completely redone and co...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Hollywood Asymmetrical Tufted Hollywood Chairs in Smoked Topaz Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of 1940s Hollywood asymmetrical lounge chairs were realized in the United States, circa 1940. They feature conical front feet and splayed back feet in ebonized waln...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic pair of mid-century, rattan arm chairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina. Crafted from finely woven rattan, these chairs are a sculptural masterpiece that redefined seating with i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
F506 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable Artifort model F506 lounge chair.
Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's.
The chair is just restored with new fabric and n...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s bamboo ARMCHAIR in the style of Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vintage Bonacina style armchair made of bamboo and faux leather dating from 1960.
Beautiful object constructed from curved bamboo cane and bound with wicker. The original seat was m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Oyster Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful set of the famous Artifort Oyster Chair with a Ottoman.
This very comfortable chair is designed by Pierre Paulin in the beginning of the 60's.
This particular set is als...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Design Chrome Coffee/Side Table by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- Made of chrome, smoked glass
- Chrome parts re-polished
- Good original condition
- maker: Kodreta Myjava
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Leather Chairs Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- UK, circa 1970s
- marked by manufacturer
- very good original condition with patina
- repaired leather on lower bottom parts, not seen
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Audoux-Minet Rattan Armchair Set - Bouclé fabric - France 1960
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating pair of armchairs meticulously crafted from rattan and graced with bouclé upholstery, designed by the renowned French duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Thi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed through...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of the Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Reilly-Wolff & Associates Attribution, Armchair, Metal, Leather, USA, 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and beige leather armchair attributed to Reilly-Wolff & Associates, USA, c. 1951.
Seat height 15”.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Armchair For Cassina
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, this comfortable armchair has the same distinctive good looks as the Back-Wing chair introduced in 20...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina
A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfect ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Dijnn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1965
Located in Barcelona, ES
Djinn armchair and ottoman designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for the french company Airbone and in production from 1965 to 1976. The Djinn series are an icon of the lifestyle of th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Modern Viko Baumritter Style Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Viko Baumritter attributed Wide Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring sturdy framework, angled spindle backs, sculpted solid Oak armrests and dowel legs. With upholste...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Oak
1970s Pair of Armchairs in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Boucle Fabric
- Carefully refurbished
- wooden frame with maple veneer finish
- height of seat 41 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Maple
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This original chair is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands.
The Ribbon Chair is a pi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tiki armchairs - Busnelli - Italy 60s
By Busnelli
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian Tiki armchairs - Busnelli Edition - Italy, 1960s
Wooden frame, Plesten monocoque, restored foam padding, new textured fabric upholstery from Lelièvre Paris in white ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
NOT A 2000 SERIES
Since its first appearance, the Up Series, designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce, has been one of the most talked about examples of modern furniture design. The excep...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair, France, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured line...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1960s Pair of Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs for TON, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Repolished
- Sturdy and stable
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Marked by label
- Rare type.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pop Art Style Blue Velour Upholstered Hand Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Pop Art-style 'hand' chair with royal blue velour upholstery and a backrest comprised of five 'fingers' resting on a circular pedestal...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular metal, and was the work of Charlot...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, set of eight armchairs, model '5762', lacquered black wood, red brown leather, Belgium, design 1957
These armchairs are designed by ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Brazilian Modern “Z” Armchair in Hardwood and Boucle, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern “Z” Armchair in Hardwood and Boucle, Jose Zanine Caldas, c. 1950s, is nothing less than ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
Exuberant Green Print Fabric Swivel Lounge Chair by Selling of Monroe Ca 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 1970's swivel, lounge chair by Selig of Monroe. The chair is in it's original bright and colorful upholstery, which is in very good clean c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' armchairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s
This Bridge Etudiant armchair, designed by the designer duo Jacques Chambron ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Vodder Vintage armchairs for France & Daverkosen, original label
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage recliner armchair by the renowned Arne Vodder, crafted for France & Daverkosen in the 1950s, stands as a testament to timeless des...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Vintage Fiocco Armchair by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair Fiocco produced by Busnelli, born in 1970 from the design of Gianni Pareschi.
It brings in the living room the same note of vivacity and brio of a colored ribbon ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Fushia Corolla Mayflower Seat by Roche Bobois, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Flower-shaped lounge chair designed by Fabrice Berrux
for French firm Roche Bobois.
Part of " les Contemporains" collection by Roche Bobois.
Out of ...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1950s Dutch Stick Back and Rush Seat by De Ster Gelderland
Located in London, London
Armchair by De Ster Gelderland
Stick back and rush seat
Dutch 1950s
This armchair features a classic mid-century modern design with a Dutch influence. The high, gently curved stic...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950
Great comfort chair in newly upholstered, restored condition. The walnut armrests of this Bergère arrmchair featur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla creme sheepskins that beckon you to stay awhile...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, 1960s.
Dimensions: H=100 cm; W=75 cm; D=72; Height seat = 40cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rare Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Adalberto Dal Lago, Italy, 1974
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Adalberto Dal Lago and produced by Germa in 1974. Featuring a bold sculptural form, these chairs stand out for their distinc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s.
This is an original set with chromed legs, they are produced in the 80s.
...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1970
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia, 1970.
Polyurethane padding, original cotton fabric.
The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979.
Le Bambol...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Leather Armchairs "Oskar" by Harri Korho for Inno, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two leather chairs made by Harri Korhonen for Inno, made in Finland in the 1990's.
Made of leather and metal.
Fully functional, in ori...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Armchair for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Leather Armchair Korium Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi.
Sophisticated, stylish and very comfortable is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1980...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, DEDAR Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design and sophisticated elegance. Inspired by the natural curves of a cashew, its enveloping silhouette and premium upholstery make it a standout piece of unparalleled comfort in contemporary interiors. A favorite lounge chair among designers, Caju seamlessly combines artistry and design, becoming a timeless addition to any living space.
The Caju armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Big Texan' Brown Leaf Pattern Upholstered Lounge
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Big Texan' form oversized lounge / armchair with brown leaf patterned fabric upholstery with removable back and seat cushions. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNIT...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare and important pair of 1940s armchairs designed by Silvio Cavatorta. Made by hand in the Cavatorta workplace in Rome. Presumably reupholstered at some point in the past. Fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
CAB 413 Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Vorst, BE
CAB armchair model 413 designed by Mario Bellini in 1976-1977. Legendary chair design of the 1970-1980s.
The Cab chair, a groundbreaking design, is the first self-supporting chair m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Armchair/Leda Lux, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Two pieces in stock
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric,wood
Measures: Seat height 43cm
Manufacturer Hikor Písek
Good Original condition.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s
Chaise longue or armchair mod. P3 entirely in rattan. The structure is composed of a single component...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in The Hague, NL
This important pair of armchairs was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in Como, Italy in 1954. The very rare P71 was one of the first designs produced by Tecno after ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the result of representati...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester
Vintage bamboo and wicker ARMCHAIR
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
This rare vintage bamboo and wicker armchair dates from the second half of the 20th century. Its very beautiful shape, skillful weaving and side magazine pocket make it a unique piec...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Armchair or Desk Chair in Curved Beech and Grey Fabric, Denmark 1970s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful armchair in beechwood with a deep grey upholstery. This stylish chair was designed by Finn Juhl and produced in Denmark during the 1970s.
In fantastic condition. Entirely ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage Model 49 Teak and Black Leather Side Chair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK & BLACK LEATHER MODEL OD-49 SIDE CHAIR
By Erik Buch for O.D. Møbler Denmark, circa 1980s
Item # 202XHQ13L
An iconic chair to the period, Erik Buch's "Model 49" ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair, 1960s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair anonymous designer in the 1960's.
This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to a complete new ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Jacob Kjaer United Nations FN Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Jacob Kjaer United Nations "FN" chair with original finish and leather. Originally designed in 1948 for the UN headquarters, New York. Original leather, does show age an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Cherner Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner. Originally introduced in 1958.
The armchair elegantly combines a unique molded plywood shell of tapering thickness, a solid bent walnut arm an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These four elegant mid-century Italian armchairs are not only comfortable, but incredibly elegant. Their unique design features a slightly sloping domed back and a scalloped front th...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Folk Art Equipale Ostrich Chair Leather Mexico 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This unique Folk Art chair from 1970s Mexico is a true testament to traditional craftsmanship. Handmade with an intricately woven wooden frame, it is elegantly covered in genuine ost...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Miles Love Seat Zebra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miles is a series of seating furniture designed by MER Arkitekter in collaboration with Dusty Deco. The series includes among others, the Miles Love Seat Zebra. This generous armchai...
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2010s Bulgarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Spruce, Plywood
Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.