Set of Upholstered Solid Wood Mid-Century Armchairs, Europe 1960s

In the midst of the swinging 1960s a remarkable design style emerged, a kind of mature mid-century modernism that captivated the essence of the era's design trends. These lounge chai...

Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was guided by the famous maxim: “Form follows function.” For midcentury designers, materials were used for their own distinct; often a piece of furniture would combine only two materials or colours – creating tension and harmony without fuss or superfluous ornament and these fully upholstered lounge chairs are perfect examples of this sentiment. The duality of two materials and colour scheme create an elegant, self-supporting, and enticingly functional design. The combination of solid wood and high-quality upholstery is traditional in mid-century design for a good reason. The two materials complement each other by highlighting their unique material qualities. This pair falls into the category of the so-called biomorphic midcentury: furniture that relished in organic, curved, smooth surfaces, design that was moulded into the shapes of natural occurrences, and which was a lively contrast to the more austere machine aesthetic...

These unique, elegant lounge chairs take stylistic inspiration from both French period and Italian modern seating designs. The design incorporat...

Known as “Functionalism” in its Nordic home, the Scandinavian modern style developed in the first half of the 20th century following a new aesthetic that prioritized clean lines, and...

This pair of upholstered armchairs was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A pair of sedate armchairs upholstered with a soft sand boucle fabric, featuring a slightly reclined back and ...

This pair of 1960s Czech armchairs provide the perfect nook in which to watch the world go by. The seat, generously cushioned and set at an inviting recline, seems to float like a cl...

A pair of wooden upholstered armchairs created in 20th century Europe. With a dignified yet relaxed posture, these sumptuous chairs invite one to recline in distinguished style. Crea...

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery