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
Vintage Brutalist Oak Razorblade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchair in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, this chair with seat upholstered in black leather.
The oak woo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair ha...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
Model: Cité
Designer: Jean Prouvé
Manufacturer: Vitra
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Features: Includes original lab...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
1950s Jindrich Halabala Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished
- The seat height is 45cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s architect Milan Čeček Armchair Apolo 92for Interiér Praha , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia .
Designer architect Milan Čeček .
Good original condition .
Seat Height 39cm .
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Ochre Yellow Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique.
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Large French Armchair of Beechwood and Woven Wicker Cane
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French armchair or lounge chair of woven wicker cane and beechwood from the Mid Century Modern Period, featuring a comfortable back ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Beech, Wicker
Rare Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare original Djinn chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, France, manufactured by Airborne International, circa 1965. Early edition newly upholstered in high quality wool Lelievre La...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance.
This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort.
These original chairs are completely restored by...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Pair of Armchairs Piumino Italian Design Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino
Located in London, GB
A very iconic and stylish pair of 1970s lounge armchairs, Italian design by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Dell' Oca, Italy
Wonderful shape entirely moulded out...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic, Faux Leather
Mathieu Matégot pair of Anthéor armchairs 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This iconic pair of armchairs is an original creation by Mathieu Matégot, dating back to the 1950s. The armchairs are crafted from white lacquered metal. The meticulous handling of t...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Modernist Wing Chairs, by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A rare and striking pair of highly modernist wing chairs, attributed to Melchiorre Bega and produced in Italy in the 1940s. These chairs showcase a bold, organic design that was trul...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Ash
Cantilever Lounge Chair in Cowhide, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Cantilever lounge chair, created by a European cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Features wooden armrests and has recently been reupholstered in cowhide. The chair’s frame embodies C-shaped...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Nino Zoncada Italian Vinyl Leather Armchair, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This armchair was designed by Nino Zoncada in Italy in the 1950s. It has armrests and has been reupholstered in mustard yellow imitation leather. The furniture body is supported by d...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Leatherette, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties decade is gorgeous!
The Z armchair, crafted from solid ivory wood or...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Pair of armchairs and ottomans designed by Antonio Citterio, Italy 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exclusive set of two armchairs with ottomans of incredible design attributed to Antonio Citterio. These armchairs and ottomans are a beautiful and rare variant of the Scissor chair t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with brown velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thin squa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Knud A. Risager Hansen Model-31 Arm Chair for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, 1956
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame with rosewood finish, leather upholstery, and die-cast aluminum...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Mantilla
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Rubber
1960s Armchair Convertible to Daybed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage armchair that can be converted to bed.
Original fabric upholstery in very good vintage condition.
The wooden parts were carefuly refurbished. When unfolded, the daybed measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1 of 2 French Artisanal Wrought Iron and Cognac Leather Swirl Armchairs, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage French artisanal “mediterranean style” armchairs. Comprised of a black wrought iron frame which forms into swirls in the arm and backrest sections. On the frames rest thick, ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Armchair Gio Ponti designer attributed, by Figli di Amedeo Cassina , with original velvet upholstery still usable.
Measures cm: H 40/73, W 75, D 70.
Whose chair was this?
Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
FT14 Armchair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1954
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français.
Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Hans Eichenberger 'Eurochair' Leather Lounge Chairs for Girsberger, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
These two leather lounge chairs, Model ‘Eurochair’ by Grisberger, were designed by Hans Eichenberger in the 1970s. Characterized by their clean lines and minimalist aesthetic, they r...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 25....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair by Craft Associates, 2406
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage sculptural lounge chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (#2406-C). Features a walnut base with u...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs “Kilin” in Hardwood and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1973 and produced by Oca, the Kilin armchair is composed of two sides and two cross pieces of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, with...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Soriana Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Marco Zanuso Reclining 'Lady' Lounge Chair in Leatherette, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- rare model
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Pair of Midcentury Light Pink Club Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Early Eames DAX Shell Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Eames DAX fiberglass with iron X base. Beautiful fibrous texture possibly in Greige/Tan Light (?). Due to the fading and the light color it is a little...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Wood and Cane Armchair in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams brown wood and cane armchair. The chair takes its inspiration from Adrien Audoux and Drida Minet for Vibo Vesoul. It is supported in cantilever form upon...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Escandi Leather Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
2 "Escandi" Contemporary Scandinavian / Mid-Century inspired armchairs constructed of sustainably harvested FSC-Certified walnut with stylishly tufted leather upholstered seat and ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Leather
Vintage Velvet Chair Bordeaux Red Black Wood
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A chair made out of ribbed wood with strong lines. The structure is lacquered in opaque black, and its design is a take on vintage lines covered in red vel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Midcentury Rare Wassily Spaghetti Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- iconic model
- very confortable
- probably made by Gavina
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019.
Ready to ship.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Materials:
Wood, backrest and seat in Indian cane, upholstered...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a white (with a hint of cream) very soft, premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Cassina labels t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
Pair of Italian Armchairs, Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs, Ico Parisi style, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 69 cm; W=87 cm; D= 72 cm; height seat= 35 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
The Iconic 20th-century collectible vintage Lady chair was designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in Italy in 1951. The very comfortable design features splayed expertly polished brass ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Stool by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Bar stool in oak with a woven cane seat by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. France, 1950s.
The seat consists of thick, circular braided reed braids. Legs are made o...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, restored 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The ch...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Armchair with Ottoman by Paul Bode in Green Fabric, around 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
Experience timeless elegance with the Mid Century Armchair with Ottoman by Paul Bode for Federholzgesellschaft, circa 1950.
This ico...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern executive arm chair for sale. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1950's. This one was manufactured in the 1960's, and has been professional...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pale Blue Tall Italian Wingchairs, Italy 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light blue cotton upholstered armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa on cherry legs with brass accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
Located in Dronten, NL
Reclinable Lotus lounge chair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland.
Rob Parry (The Hague, 1925-2023) was educated at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague.
His most important teache...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Troy, MI
American craftsman armchair in the style of Sam Maloof
A tall interpretation of the Low Back chair in Walnut featuring an ergonomically sculpted seat and Maloof's signature joinery...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of armchairs with a solid wood frame, handcrafted and upholstered in taupe wool.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Design Chrome Armchairs by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia/up to 16 pieces
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- Made of chrome, fabric
- Chrome parts re-polished
- Good original condition
- maker: Kodreta Myjava
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Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of armchairs Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, LC1 Chair
By Cassina
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of armchairs Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, LC1 chair by Cassina, Made in Italy, 1978.
The chair was designed by Le Courbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the 1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern design. The solid Birch frame cradles a foam cushioned seat that was recently reupholstered in Knoll Maharam fabrics. The fabric is timeless and high-quality, and it suits the lighter birch wood color perfectly. This is more than just a collectible MCM chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Easy Armchair Arne Vodder for France & Son 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Danish Mid Century Modern teak & upholstered armchair, designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960.
The chair cushions have just been professionally re-upholstered to a very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Douglas armchair by Pierre Folie
By Pierre Folie
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
One of the rarest armchair from the 1970´s by Pierre Folie for the Jacques Charpentier edition. This iconic armchair in stainless steel and leather is in perfect conditon
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Komfort teak armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The two teak armchairs are in very good condition. The beautifully crafted teak frames are in excellent condition and have an attractive warm wood tone that harmonizes perfectly with...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
A pair of Gio Ponti armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Gio Ponti armchairs from the 1930’s sold with a letter of authenticity from the Gio Ponti archive. Also, a pre restoration photo of the armchairs is available.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Abalone, Walnut
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Divano Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle four uncon...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.