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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Knoll
Charles Pfister for Knoll 'Tuxedo' Crushed Orange Velvet Lounge / Armchair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Tuxedo' form lounge / armchair with crushed orange velvet upholstery, a square profile, and a removable seat and back cushion. (CHARLES PFISTER FOR KNOLL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Custom Diamond Bertoia Chairs for Knoll American Mid Century
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare pair of Harry Bertoia diamond chairs, with original seat pads and original chrome bases, we have the tops sandblasted and powder coated in green, they look great with ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knl set of Four Bruno chairs with arm pads, Original Gray leather with stainless steel frames.
* Seat Height (in): 17.5
* ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair by Warren Platner in metal and with original red fabric. Knoll edition. Seat height: 47 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.
Category
1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eighteen tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture.
Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the earliest tilt mechanism. All original! The original blue vinyl is soft and comfortable, with a couple small repairs I made - see pictures. The padding is soft and everything works as it should. A very sturdy and comfy chair...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tilted as desired. Measure: Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...
Category
1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Green Fabric Upholstered Grasshopper Chair and Footstool
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century 'Grasshopper' armchair and matching footstool with dark green button tufted fabric upholstery and curved birch wood frames and legs. (EERO SA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery
Originally designed in 1952, these ergonomic lounge chairs...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Brown Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-century modern Saarinen Executive Arm Chair by Knoll.
One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell.
Was introduced in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Vintage Chrome Warren Platner for KNOLL Armchairs, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in East Hampton, NY
These exceptional vintage chrome Warren Platner for Knoll armchairs have been expertly reupholstered in a creamy Pierre Frey Paris Bo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features fiberglass seat, original red upholstery, original labels, clean ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Wilhelm Knol Easy Chairs In Cherry and Original Upholstery, Germany 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern easy chairs In Cherry By Wilhelm Knoll, Germany 1960s Mid-20th Century
A wonderful set of four easy chairs from the 1960s. High-quality, solid frame in brown st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in London, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
Vintage Leather and Chrome Sling Lounge Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and spectacular leather and chrome sling lounge chair, by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition w...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 1970s Walnut Knoll Bill Stephens Arm Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Medina, OH
Set of four walnut 1970s Knoll Bill Stephens arm chairs in their original fabric. These chairs are in great condition considerings its age. There are some imperfections in the wood (...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 'Brno' White Leather and Chrome Tube Armchai
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century 'Brno' armchairs with chrome tube frames and white leather upholstery. (Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International)(Priced as Pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Beige Fabric Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with beige textured fabric upholstery and matching antimacassars, resting on four broad tapered wooden legs.(FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered L
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with textured orange fabric upholstery, resting on four broad tapered wooden legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL I...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
SET of 5 American mid-century lounge chairs with hourglass forms comprised of shaped steel rods, with fiberglass molded seats enclosed in red textured ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of 657 chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. C1960 design signed in two places by Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1 Knoll Don Petitt Model #1105 Armchair
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 vintage Knoll Don Petitt model #1105 oak armchair
Bentwood armchairs by Don Petitt for Knoll. Sculpted oak comprise legs and arms as well as the seat b...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Of Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Brno leather lounge chairs from 1971
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chair 48, Maple And Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and cream fabric "Luisa" chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Aged Knoll Style Brown Leather Armchair Chesterfield Style Buttoning Track Arms
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Knoll style brown leather armchair with chesterfield style buttoning.
This piece is good looking and super comfortable, everything compliments with the soft leather. The Knoll style makes it very stylish to add style to any living room. The colour would uplift the interior space of any contemporary or modern home. The classic colour brings out its elegance and taste. I am also selling the matching sofa in a separate listing.
Please have a closer look at the pictures because they form part of the description.
Antique and vintage/used items will show signs of wear which form part of their character. All our items are cleaned thoroughly, then a coat of wax is applied to revive the leather/wood and finally hand polished.
Dimensions (cm)
Height 83/41 to...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featur...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Bill Stevens knoll walnut arm chair
Offered is a vintage mid-century arm chair (model 1305UO) designed by Bill Stevens ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll, "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chair, circa 1965
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
"Parallel Bar" easy chair designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1965.
Newly re-upholstered with a dark blue velvet from the Kvadrat Raf Simons collec...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chairs 48, Maple and Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Luisa" chairs in maple and cream fabric, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This large set of armchairs were commiss...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc. / Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in yellow fabric. Stamped Knoll. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo) Seat height: 47cm.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Knoll Chairs
By Knoll, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Pasadena, TX
(30) Knoll 2000 "Moment" arm chairs
Designed by Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk
Taking its cue from the cantilevered form of the classic Tubular Brno chair by Ludwig Mies van...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Side Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll black walnut side chairs
Offered is a vintage Pair of Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Side Chairs(model 1305UO) ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Maple and Walnut Lounge Chair, Model 645, by Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created in 1955 by Lewis Butler, senior designer and later head of Knoll’s Planning Unit, this lounge chair, model 645, features a dynamic but clean-lined frame of maple into which are set angled planks of walnut plywood to form the seat and backrest. Upholstered pillows...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner gray leather easy chair and ottoman set of two, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. See final two images for proper dimensions...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Blue Velvet 1977, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original navy blue velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Int...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frank Ghery Hat Trick Arm Chairs for Knoll
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Ghery hat trick arm chairs for Knoll, bentwood furniture inspired by the simple bushel basket.
Gehry quotes:"These come out of m...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Wonderful lounge chair with its original soft leather upholstery in great condition. This suburb lounge chair features gray lacquered steel feet with translucent plastic end pieces. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
A set of 16 modern armchairs or dining room chairs, manu...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs Bamboo Arms
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms
5 available
Listing is for a pair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original dark red velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Bill Stevens Knoll walnut arm chair
Offered is a vintage mid-century arm chair (model 1305UO) designed by Bill Stevens ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair with Original Wool Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll arm / lounge chair designed by Florence Knoll in the early 1950's retaining its original orange fabric supported by cylindrical polished steel feet. This 1960s example, as evid...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of leather chairs. Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy.....Nice original condition, amazing quality / construction, stainless steel bases, retain original Knoll label...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Warren Platner Arm Chairs, Set of Six for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A stunning example of the 1966 Warren Platner arm chair for Knoll, these chairs are timeless and integrate beautifully with many style tables. They f...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Mod. 54-S1 by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1977
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs mod. 54-S1 by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, 1977
Beautiful, elegant and very comfortable pair of armchairs mod. 54-S1 with burgundy painted metal struct...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Custom Order Contemporary Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive arm chairs in custom order contemporary fabric.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Scoop Leather Lounge Chair By Jens Risom For Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, scoop, lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll features a minimal, black lacquered maple frame with a floating scoop seat newly upholstered in mustard yellow, textur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed for one year in very limited production run, executive lounge armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, unusual square stock aluminum bases, slightly lower back legs ma...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Full Cover Plum Knoll Tweed
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fully restored vintage Bertoia diamond chair by Knoll. (2) Available, sold separately. Our team used the original pattern to recreate a new cover in be...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Scarce Bamboo Arms
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms, 5 available
Priced per single chair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
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.
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