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 legendary 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.
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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Brown
Pair of Farstrup "Casa" Danish Mid Century Armchairs
By Farstrup
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern "Casa" Easy chairs by Farstrup. Crafted in solid dark beech wood, the frame is designed with curved lines, open armrests, and slatted backres...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maker’s armchair by Lawson-Fenning. The Maker's Armchair is a solid walnut or oak frame chair with a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and ba...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Continental Mid-Century Style Tufted Leather Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century style bentwood armchair featuring curved arms and a brown leather button tufted cushion & headrest supported by a canvas sling back and seat, resting on four...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maker’s armchair by Lawson-Fenning. The Maker's Armchair is a solid walnut or oak frame chair with a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and ba...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Armchairs Beechwood + Fabric by Baumann Argos Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A fine, refinished and reupholstered Pair of Baumann Armchairs Beechwood, with Creme Color Fabric circa 1970.
These stunning and high quality pair...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Throne Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage high back throne chairs with walnut frames. Great form for your living room.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Imposing Modernist Pair of Leather and Walnut Club Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1970s
A massive, voluptuously comfortable pair of geometric club chairs in walnut and black leather. A three-paneled rectangular armature in walnut veneer, with rounded edges...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Escandi Leather Armchair by Newel Modern
Located in New York, 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
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Pernille Easy Chair Designed By Bruno Mathsson Made By DUX From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Pernilla armchair, designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Dux during the 1960s, represents a piece of Scandinavian furniture design. This chair, with its distinctive curv...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the honour of making a series of some of his products. Among the first pieces was “Farmor”, which soon became the most popular armchair model.
In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to Sjögren's Upholstery Workshop in Tranås to develop new models for his furniture program. That was when this “Grandma” chair...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Decorative armchairs from the 1950s in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of original 1950's armchairs, completely well restored We have used a stain resistant velvet with classic prints in the mid 20th century Italian manner, a great result for somet...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1950s
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of teak armchairs. Foam seat covered with vanilla-colored fabric with removable cover. Measure: Seat height 38cm. Slight wear and tear due to time and use of the chairs.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very elegant pair of mid-century reconstruction chairs that were sourced in the south of France, post-war design.
The design is reminiscent of Re...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Green Leaves Jacquard Dante Armchair, H. Lis, 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...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Two Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chairs, by Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best project from the past.
About the designer:
Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Modern Leather Armchairs: Mustard Yellow Upholstery with Black Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the epitome of modern design with our finely handcrafted leather armchairs. Constructed for the ultimate blend of comfort and style, these chairs stand firm on carved oak ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa .
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , ple...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Six Pinewood Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Six armchairs in pinewood by the Danish architect Rainer Daumiller, produced by Hirtshals Sawmill during the late 1970s.
Constructed in solid wood and with round curves, these chair...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Brazilian Modernist Rosewood & Leather Easy Chairs, circa 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Generous proportions and luxurious finishes set this fabulous pair of Brazilian Modernist lounge chairs apart from the rest. The frames are crafted from gorgeous solid rosewood, with interesting sculptural chamfering at the legs. The tufted cushions are finished in beautiful caramel-colored leather and fastened by fringed straps which give just the right amount of Bohemian flair.
Though these chairs are unsigned, they bear many similarities to contemporaneous designs by Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, and Jean Gillon.
As one of the world's leading producers of rosewood, the nation of Brazil has long held close ties to the furniture industry. Yet, it was not until the second half of the 20th Century when the South American country - long known solely as an exporter of raw materials - became a design powerhouse in its own right. During this time, designers such as Percival Lafer and Sergio Rodrigues drew upon a unique shared cultural aesthetic and a rebellious spirit to create some of the coolest and most sought-after furniture of the Modern era. Brazilian Modernist furniture...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist White Oak Tub Arm Chair in Blue Faux-Leather
Located in Shippensburg, PA
WORN MODERNIST WHITE-OAK TUB CHAIR
Circa mid-20th century, unmarked
Item # 306WQP27M
One of our personal favorites currently in the shop is this exceptional modernist tub chair. It showcases a solid oak structure with a captivating patina, boasting open curving and tapered arms. These arms not only retain their historical surface but also infuse warmth into the overall design. The chair is elegantly upholstered in a faux-leather vinyl that remains in excellent condition.
Remarkably well-built and substantial in weight, it is crafted to endure numerous lifetimes. The chair remarkably comfortable. It serves exceptionally well as a stylish office chair...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Milo Baughman American Purple Velour Upholstered Flat Chrome Bar Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a pinstriped raspberry purple velour fabric. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Similar chair in beige / taupe...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Armchair in Cognac Brown Patinated Braided Leather and Oak, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid oak made in Europe in 1960s.
Nice grain of the oakwood and thick woven, or webbed patinated leather strap back and seat in warm cogna...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair
By Marden Manufacturing Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid Century occasional chairs by Marden Manufacturing, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Solid wood freshly updated with an ivory color paint. Features lattice like sides, ladder ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Brazilian Mp-5 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-5 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises an iron structure covered with golden Caviuna wood and an inde...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
Pair of Paul Laszlo Mid-Century American Geometric Upholstered Armchairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century (1950s) American armchairs with flat right-angled arms, padded backs upholstered in a brown tone geometric patterned fabric, seat wrapped in light brown canvas fi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Rare Pair "Giulia" Armchair Model 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1957
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare Pair Giulia armchair Model 877 by Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina 1957.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Nicos Zographos Rare Stainless Steel & Leather Armchairs Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This set of four armchairs was designed in 1966 by Nicos Zographos for the General Fireproofing Company, which dissolved in the early 1990s. This set is very rare, being of the armch...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
This item has a wonderful patina due tu age and use.
In the seat and in the back as well a piece of rattan is ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern UltraSuede And Oak Sabre Leg Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stately, mid-century modern armchairs feature tannish celadon ultrasuede upholstery with high, sweetheart backs and slender oak arms and sabre legs. A truely elegant seating ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Oak
Italian Modern Armchairs with "Tusk" Legs by Paolo Buffa (attr.), Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of architectural armchairs is generally attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo B...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Pair of Rosewood Armchairs “Sirocco” by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of mid-century armchairs is an embodiment of Scandinavian design excellence, crafted by the esteemed Arne Norell, with a provenance rooted in 1960s Sweden. They showcase th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tropitone Lounge Chair Set
By Tropitone
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A clean outdoor set by Tropitone, Ca. consisting of a pair of lounge chairs with ottomans and a matching side table. Very good original condition, original paint and matching rubber ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best project from the past.
About the designer:
Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Lounge Chairs in Pine, Luxus, Sweden, 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of large, great and rare easy chairs by Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Executed by Luxus in Sweden 1970. Solid pine and original upholstery. Extremely comfortable...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair Set by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The "Ekstrem" lounge chair is not merely a chair, but rather a stand-alone object.
It represents one of Norway’s first postmodern designs.
It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier...
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with lamina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
Model 103 Lounge Chair Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
Located in Neuss, NW
Model 103 Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen. High-quality frame made of solid teak with original seat and backrest made of cognac brown thick leather.
Quality Feat...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Peacock Armchair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo Peacock armchair.
Signs are due to age and use. Cost for restoration on request.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Purple Armchairs in Velvet Him and Her
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The pair is part of a duet called: Him and Her, in fact the different sizes of the pair are de...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli are a stunning example of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Created in the 60s, the chairs are a testament to Scapinelli's singular styl...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-century modern Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-century modern Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm - 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Walnut
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 ...
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Superb Pair of "Cobra" Armchairs by Walter & Moretti, France, 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of "Cobra" armchairs from the famous Walter & Moretti brand, France, 1970s.
The frame is in aluminium and the seat in fawn-colored leather.
The chairs are signed on the aluminum base.
Their particularly original shape makes them typical of the period, yet with a rare singularity.
About Walter & Moretti: In 1972, brothers Pierre and André Bos founded Walter & Moretti in Toulouse (France), producing a number of lighting fixtures, objects and furniture. A confidential production, a catalog of only thirty or so pieces, known only to the initiated. It reflects an era, a global reflection on the Industrial...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition
Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chair Patio Rohe Noordwolde Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rattan chair by Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands, 1960s.
The seat shell was made of rattan and the tube steel base was black lacquered.
The metal feet features...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 16
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of sixteen.
These chairs represent ti...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Canoa Armchairs by Gelli, Mid-Century Modern- 60'
Located in Houston, TX
Currently available for acquisition, these exquisite examples of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern , known as the "Gelli Armchairs," epitomize the ingenuity and design prowess of their era. Crafted from a harmonious fusion of hardwood and linen, these armchairs stand as a testament to the artistic vision of their time. The combination of Brazilian hardwood and gray linen creates a captivating aesthetic, while the seat and backrest are luxuriously enveloped in white suede. This particular model, aptly named "Canoa" (Canoe), draws inspiration from the distinctive canoes indigenous to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Meticulously re-upholstered and with the wood refinished, this set of armchairs exhibits a remarkable state of preservation. The passage of time, evidenced by the subtle marks that adorn the surface, only enhances its character, further attesting to its authenticity. Both armchairs bear the manufacturer's plaque discreetly positioned beneath the seat and are sold as a cherished pair.
These Brazilian Modern marvels effortlessly integrate into a variety of environments, from Mid-Century Modern and contemporary spaces to the boho chic or opulent Hollywood Regency-styled homes. The timeless allure of these pieces is demonstrated through vintage and contemporary publications, showcasing their enduring popularity across the years.
"Gelli Móveis...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Abalone, Linen, Hardwood
Rare Bramin Danish Modern Rosewood + Leather Armchair, 1959
Located in Kensington, MD
Excellent and scarce armchair by Jorgen Matz and John Sylvester for Bramin of Denmark. 1959 design. Made of afromasia (in the rosewood family) and leather. Lovely sculpted arms and c...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Due Poltrone '65 Slipper' Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone anni '70 con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto grigio appena rinnovato, base in metallo cromato. Ottime condizioni.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charles Dudouyt easy chairs, straw and wood, France, 1940s, set of two.
Recalling the turned chair model, Charles Dudouyt created these carved chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence the low seats. Using playful geometries and construction, he crafted the wooden structure in Art Deco forms. The seats' original straw is preserved and creates a charming contrast with the dark wooden structure. The legs are joined by crosspieces, enhancing the squared shape of the design. Dudouyt enriched the typical French straw chair...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Vintage Model 403 Hallway Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Cape Town, WC
The Model 403, or Hallway Chair, is a stackable chair originally designed for a Finnish medical centre in 1932. Finnish modernism finds its structural motif in the form of the Model ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
A pair of art deco armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pair of bridge chair attributed to Porteneuve circa 1930
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of the most popular lines of modern Brazilian furnitu...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Robert Kayton Assoc. Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Robert Kayton & Associates (American, XX) mid-century modern arm chair manufactured by the Kingston Manufacturing Co. Kingston, NY and with m...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
20th Century Carlo de Carli Pair of Armchairs mod. Sella for Sormani, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
After classical studies and a degree in Architecture, Carlo de Carli worked for a year in the studio of Gio Ponti, whom he succeeded in 1962 at the Milan Polytechnic in the chair of Interior Architecture, Furniture and Decoration.
His work as a designer closely linked to theoretical thinking, puts the person at the center of the project, privileges the process of forming spaces and objects rather than their being, and opens to their mutual relationships.
Here we have a pair of model Sella armchairs...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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