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
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
NEW! Dooq! Modern Colin Armchair in Red Velvet and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Drawing from the essence of organic modernism of the 1970s, the Colin armchair is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance. Its sculptural design features soft, rounded solid wood legs th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Set of Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Set of twelve elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Tiger Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet.
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Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960
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Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarpa Ba...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
A rare Original Teak Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa 1955, India
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An extremely rare Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa1955. From Chandigarh. Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557 « Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure ind...
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in the 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholstered i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952
Design, form,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Originally designed in 1946 by the renowned French designer René Gabriel, this pair of lounge chairs is a refined example of the post-war French reconstruction movement. With a focus...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Mid-century Armchairs Isa Bergamo Yellow Velvet Brass Feet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of 1950s restored armchairs with lemon yellow velvet , solid brass feet, Isa Bergamo production.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Armchair Dedar Jamu Jungle, type B-6148 Radomsko, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Club Armchair B-6148 from the Radomsko Curved Furniture Factory
Designed and produced in 1960s in Poland.
Timeless form and comfortable ergonomics. The line of the backrest and ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Made in Italy, 1940s.
One of the most iconic and important models of mid-century Italian design. The frame of this armchair is ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
“Fauteuil de Paquebot” Chair, France 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This iconic “Fauteuil de Paquebot” (also known as a “boat chair” or “cruise chair”) is a striking piece of mid-century design with historical significance. Originally used as deck ch...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchairs
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description:
This exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs embodies both luxury and comfort, making them a perfect addition to any sophisticated interior. Upholstered in rich ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Leather Lounge Chairs France, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century leather armchairs manufactured and designed in France 1960s. It is in perfect vintage condition, minor patina on leather parts. These amazing lounge chairs would make an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Patinated Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chair" Spain, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chair," Spain, 1960s
At first glance, this chair presents a bold and rugged aesthetic; however, upon closer examination, one can appreciat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair With Arms For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair With Arms For Cassina
Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dinin...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane
Midcentury pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s.
The chairs are crafted from light wood, with beautifully sculpted lines that reflect Buffa's mastery of traditional craftsman...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Parsons Style Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Great vintage parsons style armchair with ottoman. Hardwood frame with great build quality. Ship this right to your upholsterer, it can take a print!
DIMENSIONS
CHAIR, 30"...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Orphisme Multicolored Velvet Armchair by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility.
The chair has undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Chair in Style of Marco Zanussi
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian arm chair great Italian design in style of Marco Zanussi. Wood frame and the hand painted upholstery material.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For On Collection
The Nørgaard Chair, is designed to fit into the honest and uncompromising architecture that became FRIIS & MOLTKE’s hallmark. Th...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in the 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upho...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-Century Armchairs Designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Armchairs Designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
This rare and unique pair of armchairs, expertly designed by renowned Czech architect Jan Kalous, was ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
DOOQ Armchair Odisseia with Kelly Wearstler's District Fabric and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia armchair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Designer: Unknown
Origin: Spain
Material: Solid teak wood
Era: Circa 1960
Condition: Original condition with minor wear consis...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of McGuire Boho Rattan Target Back Armchairs with Ottoman
By John McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of John Elinor McGuire lounge armchairs in honeyed brown bamboo and rattan, beautifully formed with square backs detailed by X splats with target motif concentric circles in g...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Leather
Hoop Armchair by PALANGE & TOFFOLONI
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972.
Black lacquered wooden frame with the original leather upholstery. This is model G23. Seat height: 35 cm...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Adolf Wrenger Large Bouclé Beech Wood Armchair Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Wrenger Armchair original, labelled, newly upholstered, Germany, 1950
A very rare wingback armchair with new wool Bouclé upholstery and in very good condition. Adolf Wrenger, ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair with curved backrest and rounded shape, Italian design from the 50s. The armchair has been completely renovated in our laboratories, with new padding and springs for maximum...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Gio Ponti Cassina Pair of Armchairs for Hotel Royal in Naples '50s
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.
Located in Milano, IT
Coronado armchair in tobacco-colored leather by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1974, rare with original label and certificate of authenticity.
It is fully original and well-preserved. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Tiger Mountain Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
A masterful modern armchair. An expert re-edition by Cassina starting with the mo...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Thonet - Circa 1950s - Chartreuse Boucle
By Thonet
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage midcentury modern bentwood armchair by Thonet. Laminated bent birch wood frame has been fully restored. All new foam, strapping and nubby soft yellow green boucle.
Clean and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf Kurul armchair skilled crafted by EG Møbler in Denmark
The chair is made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comfortable and "h...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pedestal Armchair with Swiveling Chrome Base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a low, rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a polished chrome pedestal base and swivels 360 deg...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Balassa Brazilian style Armchair by Ipoly Furniture Company, 1970s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Designed and manufactured by Ipoly Furniture Factory in the 1970s, the iconic Balassa Brazilian-style armchair is a timeless piece that perfectly combines clean design with high-qual...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Paolo Malchiodi Wingback Chair in Yellow Ochre Fabric and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paolo Malchiodi for a private residence near Florence in the late 1940s.
With its sensual, organic curves and strikingly positioned tapered legs, t...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Augusto Bozzi Attributed Armchair in Nude White Bouclé, Saporiti, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced in Italy during the 1950s, with its design attributed to Augusto Bozzi, who created several very similar metal-framed lounge chairs for Saporiti durin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Yrjö Kukkapuro Saturnus Chair & Stool in White & Black Leather, Haimi 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernistic lounge chair and stool set from the Saturn (Saturnus) series by one of the most celebrated contemporary Finnish designers Yrjö Kukkapuro, aka The Grand Old Man of Finni...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
NEW! Dooq! Modern Colin Armchair in Red Velvet and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Drawing from the essence of organic modernism of the 1970s, the Colin armchair is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance. Its sculptural design features soft, rounded solid wood legs th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Armchairs, Bamboo, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, iron and green velvet armchairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 29” H x 24.9” W x 19.625” D
Seat Height: 18.75”
All upholstered furniture ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Sprij Meubelen, Vlaardingen, Netherlands, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
A set of organic shaped walnut armchairs made circa 1950 by Sprij Meubelen in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. Mid-Century Modern design and the self-evident quality of that era.
The ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s
A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli.
The ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Designer: Unknown
Origin: Spain
Material: Solid teak wood
Era: Circa 1960
Condition: Original condition with minor wear consis...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rope Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Portland, OR
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope in a grid pattern. Fantastic condition, frames have previously been restored. Sold ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Vintage European Modernist Armchairs, c. 1930s–1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Vintage European Modernist Armchairs, c. 1930s–1950s
This elegant pair of armchairs reflects the refined transition between Art Deco aesthetics and the functional simplicity...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Beech
A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
A couple of big, stylish lounge armchairs that feature round lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—designed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s
These Mid-Century Modern large armchairs are from Brazil, dating back to the 1960s. Expertly crafted from soli...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
Armchair by Mario Bellini, 1935
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
This armchair from the CAB Collection, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, has a steel frame and is covered in hand-stitched black leather.
Two pieces available.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina
With a real passion for the mountains, Charlotte Perriand designed the iconic Doron Hotel armchair in 1947 for the Méribel Les A...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer.
Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product.
The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool.
Very beautiful and comfortable item!
Here set of 10 chairs is available.
All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare.
Change of dimensions are also possible.
Please ask for more informations.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet, Linen
Set of Two Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by Charlotte Perriand, a real mo...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Wood
Mid century modern Milo Baughman model 951 flat bar chrome armchair, USA 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Milo Baughman model 951 flat bar chromed steel armchair, USA 1970s.
Great quality heavy chrome, the seat has a sleek pitched back lean.
Newly reupholstered in Zimmer+Rhode Pilgrim.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Niels Møller - Chair model 71 - teak - leather seat - 50s - Denmark
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Niels Møller Chair Model 71 in Teak with Leather Seat from the 50s
Beautiful vintage Danish Scandinavian chair by Niels Otto Moller model 71, in teak. Beau...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950.
They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs and priced as such.
Great comfort set of 4 Oak arm-chairs with newly upholstered fin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
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.