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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

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 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
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina Jeans from the historic Roy Roger's® archive inspired the armchair upholstery and the s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

FT14 Armchair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1954
Located in Barcelona, ES
FT14 armchair designed by Cees Braakman in 1954 for Pastoe, Netherlands. Teak wood frame with new upholstery with Checker fabric for Maharam by Alexander Girard.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Velvet, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and red velvet by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in the fifties is absolutely gorgeous! The vintage armchair is ma...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood, Ebony, Velvet

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabrics
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa. With an elegant design inspired by the Jean-Michel Frank Style this sofa exudes a stylish yet serene feel. The upholstery in beige ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Ebony & Leather Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nelo Sweden swivel lounge chair by Takashi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen, in black leather with matching ottoman. Heavy well-made set with bla...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

20th Century Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs by ISA Bergamo 50s White Upholstery
Located in Turin, Turin
The I.S.A. (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) manufacture also known as ISA, ISA Bergamo and ISA Italia was founded in the late 1940s near Bergamo in Ponte San Pietro. It produced a s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - high of seat 48 cm
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, the Maralunga armchair is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality. Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design armchair, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position. The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti. REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY Maralunga 40...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers. Unfortunately it has no label but it i...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood, Rattan

Pair of Rare Mid Century Lounge Armchairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - extremely confortable. - Seat Height 40cm - Cleaned
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Guillerme & Chambron Double Cup Armchairs, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare solid oak armchairs by Guillerme & Chambron with swiveling drink trays on either side. Very comfortable with their new latex cushions upholstered in Pierre Frey Bouclé with cont...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Contemporary Italian Zanuso Style Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely pair of Contemporary Italian armchairs. In the style of Marco Zanuso. Upholstered in off-white bouclet.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by John Tabraham for Kallenbach, South Africa, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed in 1960's by John Tabraham for Kallenbach, South Africa. Rare model of large proportions designed by the midcentury South African designer...
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1960s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Oscar Tusquets, Mid-Century Modern, Black Ash Gaulino Spanish Easy Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona design, circa 2010. Solid ash lacquered in black with seat in black hide. Gaulino chair which, desi...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Ash

Vintage Brutalist Oak Razorblade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A stunning pair of Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchairs in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, these chairs are in original condition with...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Model "Kurul", Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, reupholstered in quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. Model "Kurul". Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames, 1970. Black leather has beautiful patina. All original. Measures 30.5" tall 26.5" wide 28" deep, seat height 16"
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Yellow Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Open Arm Chairs Offered is a very cool Pair of Mid-Century Modern Red. The chars are Atomic Yellow and feature a Chrome base. The chairs have the ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Vintage Leather 413 ‘Cab’ Chairs by Mario Bellini, Model 413, Cassina, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Striking set of four original Mario Bellini ‘CAB’ chairs, designed in 1977 for Cassina. These iconic chairs are crafted in nude, vegetable-tanned leather that has developed a natural...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cowhide, Leather

Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956 Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Couple of Brown Velvet English Style Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of English style armchairs made in the 1950s in a beautiful brown velvet. The armchairs have 4 feet to support the seat: the two at the back are made of a beautiful, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Centuri Modern Two armchairs in painted metal and fabric Design Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of armchairs with black painted metal tubular structure, backrest and seat with padding and fabric covering in turquoise tones. Please watch the video and photos carefully, than...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of wood and bouclé armchairs, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of wooden and bouclé armchairs, 1950s. These two fantastic armchairs were made in the 1950s.  The upholstery is new bouclé lying on a wooden frame with elegant bronze feet. This...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1950s Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs with Ivory Bouclé Cushions
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs with Vienna straw cane backs and ivory bouclé cushion seats. This rarely seen vintage handmade armchairs exude elegance and charm i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954
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 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Sormani Carlo De Carli Pair of Armchairs Black Leather Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Sormani Carlo de Carli pair of armchairs back leather Italian design, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Chrome

ELO Armchair Lounge chair In/Outdoor in Metal, Rope and Wood arm by Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
A pair of ELO armchairs were selected for the terraces of the 60s iconic Wolff House in Los Angeles Hollywood Hills by master architect John Lautner with new interiors by the award-winning studio Clive Wilkinson Architects. ELO chair is designed to provide a different experience for the user's backrest inspired by the shape of stretching and gymnastics equipment...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - very confortable
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair is produced in the 90's. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. There are 2 avai...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs France, circa 1950’s Manufactured by Vibo Vesou Iconic and timeless classic design that only gets better with age Cant...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

Armchair in Pine with Cowhide Seating, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored modern shapes and forms. These designers experimented with new materials and constr...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cowhide, Pine

Gio Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Armchair for Cassini, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti armchair for Figli by Amedeo Cassina Manufacturing label. Designed for Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento, 1950s. The armchair has two comfort positions thanks to a simpl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Studio BBPR Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, White Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs; design and production attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Vintage Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm Good condition . Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and beautiful decoration.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina mod. Margherita 1951
Located in Taranto, IT
Franco Albini's Margherita armchair for Bonacina is an elegant example of 20th-century Italian design, embodying the perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic innovat...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Dan Johnson “Viscount” Cognac Leather and Brass Accent Armchair for Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern “Viscount” armchair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig in Denmark circa 1950’s. This elegant design features a newly refinished wa...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1963. Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A mod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plywood, Wood, Bentwood

1960s Henning Kjærnulf Razorblade Armchair in Solid Oak for EG Møbler, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - high of eat 44 cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, freer ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Italian Midcentury Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Set of Two, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
ISA Bergamo is a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer of the 20th century known for its exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to producing high-quality pieces. This pair of 20th-century vintage Italian club...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid Century Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Conversano, IT
These fabulous shell armchairs are an authentic testament to Italian 1950s design, reflecting the distinctive style of Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino. They showcase the iconic scallo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Le Corbusier LC2 Italian edition 70's armchairs black
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Le Corbusier “LC2” Italian edition armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, black leather seats and backrests (original fabric). Very good vintage condition...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Fiberglass

Presidential Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier, Brazil, 1959
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The "Presidential" lounge armchair stands as an iconic masterpiece of Brazilian modern design, crafted during the 1960s by the renowned Polish-Brazilian architect and designer, Jorge...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Paul Frankl Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Bamboo and rattan armchair by Paul Frankl, 1960s Paul Theodore Frankl (1887-1958), born in Vienna in 1887, together with his friend Joseph Urban was among the first modernist designe...
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Armchair “Senior” in Metal & Suede, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The “Senior” armchair, crafted by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by l’Atelier in the 1960s, features an inverted T-shaped chrome steel frame that supports both the seat and backres...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Spanish Club Chair with Plywood Armrests and Original Upholstery, Circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Club Chair with Plywood Armrests and Original Upholstery, Circa 1980 Type: Club Chair Material: Plywood armrests and original fabric upholstery Origin: Spain Manufacture ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

A Pair of Woven Rope Armchairs by Audoux-Minet, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet were a French design duo who worked together during the mid-20th century. Known for their innovative use of natural, sustainable materials, including ro...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
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 80's by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair is a pi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory Chair Company. Newly reupholstered in contemporary MCM dot patterned fabric in a b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Cherner Armchair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally introduced in 1958, the iconic molded plywood armchair by Norman Cherner is found in collections worldwide. Reissued in exacting det...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Gae Aulenti Velvet Armchair from the 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage armchair by Gae Aulenti from the 1960s. The armchair has a tubular steel frame, which makes it much more stable.The armchair is upholstered in jute and its cushions are made...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Carlo de Carli Bicolored Armchair Model N. 802 by Cassina, 1954
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo de Carli armchair, model n. 802 manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The armchair was reupholstered and cov...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Silk, Velvet, Fruitwood

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architectu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Armchairs, USA circa 1950-1960 Original Fabric Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vintage armchairs, USA, circa 1950-1960 original fabric, fabric in very good condition, with all small defects good condition.
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of King Tubby Rattan Armchairs by Platt & Young for Driade, Italy, 1990s
By Platt & Young, Driade
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern style pair of King Tubby rattan wicker armchairs or lounge chairs by the designer Platt and Young for the quality and famous italian desi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of alky chairs in red fabric. Seat height: 37 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

Brazilian armchair by percival laefer in black leather and solid wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
60's armchair by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer Solid Jacaranda structure, black leather cushion (original). Excellent vintage condition, please note a few chips on the varnish of...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Armchair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s, set of 4
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Set of 4 solid pine cubical armchairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. Beautifully detailed with the well known wood joints on the frame, the backwards seat and the floatin...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Elm

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Armchair upholstered in velvet and boucle fabric
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian armchair reupholstered in Nobilis plum cotton velvet and Dedar Lucilo boucle fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet

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.

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