Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Italy 1950s

Perhaps the most significant achievement of mid-century European designers and cabinetmakers, at the height of mid-twentieth century modernist design, was their ability to humanize w...

This beautiful armchair features a modest and elegant design. From the stunning and decorative slat back to the expert woodworking, this armchair has the best qualities of mid-centur...

Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...

Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...

The Mid-Century Modern era is notable for its blending of Classic modern design elements with a slightly more updated feel. This beautiful pair of Italia lounge chairs has a Classic, comfortable style that is a prime example of the best qualities of what is referred to as Modernism in European design. Several key factors define the Italian approach to design: respect for craftsmanship, quality materials and finally, an elegant, high-end look. Upholstered cabinetmaker chairs may seem similar at first sight; however, each model’s individuality becomes evident upon closer inspection. In these chairs’ case, their thick, welcoming shape and the sleek, tapered wooden feet Stand out immediately. The design has achieved a perfect balance between form and function, in which aesthetics and utility come together in a purely Mid-Century Modern manner. The fully upholstered wooden frames rest on dark lacquered wood legs. The feet are splayed to support stability, while their stylish dark colour contrast to the elegant, light upholstery. The backs are relatively low, enhancing the stylish look along with the thick arms, backs, and seat cushions. Together these design elements create a modern look with the beloved organic, curvy aesthetic. The exceptionally soft, textured fabric highlights the bodies’ rounded edges and sheer volume. Italy was especially passionate about furniture and product design during the mid-century, an area where the country remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. As a result, Italian modern furniture...

Throughout the Nordic countries, there's a long history of pride in the craftsmanship of using natural materials like wood. This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the q...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s

Chic pair of Italian armchairs, circa 1950s. Newly restored with blonde finish. Wood frame and aubergine raw silk bottom tufted upholstery. Measures: Seat height 17" Seat depth 20".

Mid-Century Modern small armchair, Italian production in the 1950s, completely restored and upholstered in Boucle fabric. It fits very well in a bedroom or living room.

Small Mid-Century Modern armchair, Italian production from the 1950s, completely restored and upholstered in Boucle fabric. It fits very well in a bedroom or living room.

Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1950s.