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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architectu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Four Italian Rattan/Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very stylish and rare. A great set of 4 that is very cozy. 39cm chilly seat height.  
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (b. 1922) for L'Atelier, circa 1960s. Constructed with Brazilian ro...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern armchairs newly upholstered in a premium, taupe, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Quality handmade beech frames, traditional sprung seat, feather / fibre loose seat ...
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2010s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco reclining lounge chair with oak frame, leather back and upholstered fabric seat. Back of the chair reclines by moving wooden dowel down the notches ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak, Fabric

Jacques Adnet Black Vinyl & Brass Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
President armchairs by Jacques Adnet, in their original Vinyl on brass legs. Sold in pairs.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama
By Lama
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are part of the history of European functional modernist chairs that collapse and can be...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

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...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech, Velvet, Linen

Pair of Mid Century Vintage Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm Good condition . Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and beautiful decoration.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish armchair produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s in the Bending Furniture Factory in Radomsko. This is a limited edition marked with the B-310 VAR symbol. The armchair is ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rara e bellissima coppia di poltrone in velluto marrone disegnate dallo scultore italiano Franz Sartori per Flexform, Milano, Italia, 1965 Sartori è meglio conosciuto per le sue scul...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - very confortable
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of lounge chairs designed as part of the "710 Series" by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll (Germany, 1972). Aptly named the "Conversation Chairs" due to their thoughtful, functi...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman This is...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Orchidee Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne with Ottoman France, 1968
Located in Chicago, IL
Orchidee Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1968. Original upholstery is excellent condition. Sofa sold in separate lis...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

1950s Marco Zanuso Reclining 'Lady' Lounge Chair in Leatherette, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - rare model
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs in the style of Bonacina The set can be completed with a side table as shown in the photos. Price on request Fabric cus...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The LC3 implements the logic of modernity s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
The Iconic 20th-century collectible vintage Lady chair was designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in Italy in 1951. The very comfortable design features splayed expertly polished brass ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Brazilian Modern “Jangada” Armchair & Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern “Jangada” lounge chair with stool in hardwood & leather by Jean Gillon designed in the 1960s is absolutely gorgeous! The chair's name, "Jangada," was named after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil. The “purplish” tone of the wood chair contrasts nicely with the iconic caramel leather upholstery, adding to its luxurious and elegant appearance. The upholstery took three months to make and was done by some of the best upholsters in Rio de Janeiro following Gillon’s upholstery methodology (as is showcased in the vintage publications attached). Remains of the manufacturing seal can be seen in the wood base. The nets are new. Owning a "Jangada '' lounge chair is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This chair is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design. Beyond its physical beauty and unique design, the "Jangada" lounge chair also embodies the Brazilian spirit, an specific aspect of Brazilian Modernism that can be seen in other brazilian icons like Sergio Rodrigues, the Tres Pies chair of Joaquim Tenreiro or the Canoa sofa of Liceu de Artes e Oficios. The gorgeous set is showcased in our showroom next to a Novo Rumo rosewood credenza, a bar cart designed by Geraldo de Barros and the convo looks nothing less than spectacular Size: H32.5, W36, D41.5, SH15.5 (in) H82.5, W91.4, D105.4, SH39.4 (cm) Jean Gillon is a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studies at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood

“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern “Moleca” Armchair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues designed in 1959 is absolutely gorgeous! The "Moleca'' lounge chair i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Model "Kurul", Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, reupholstered in quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. Model "Kurul". Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style: Design Classics, Midcentury Moder n Materials: Leather, Chrome Color: Black, Chrome
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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury bent bamboo Rattan and Cane Armchairs, Set of 2 Minor flaking of the clear coat in a few places on each chair (see images) No structural damage A few small spots ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

2x Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff grün kord samt
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne dunkelgrüne Maralunga Sessel in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designkl...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Fabric

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handmade in his studio in Paoli PA in 1951, by one of the most celebrated American artist and woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the be...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair in red fabric. Model: Alky. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

2 Le Corbusier and Charlotte Periand LC7 swivel chairs in grey leather 1993
Located in Zemst, BE
2 Iconic LC7 swivel chairs by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier. She created this model of chair in 1927. These 2 chairs date from 1993 and were made by Cassina. Laquered metal a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

'Albenga' Armchair by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Arflex, 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
'Albenga' Armchair by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Arflex, 1955
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Mid-Century ‘Plexus’ Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Plexus chairs, designed by Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s, a striking embodiment of Scandinavian modernism, blending functionality with elegant, organic ae...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Cane, Foam, Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Armchair, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood,Fabric The chair is suitable for reupholstery The wood is good condition Original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
ChairWorks Camel-Tone Upholstered Reclining Swivel Armchair and Ottoman, circular tripod bases, each labeled "ChairWorks Taiwan Ltd." to underside. Chair: 39" H x 32" W x 26" D, seat...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paddle Armed Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall 2291-C Chair
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern 2291-C lounge chair was realized by the legendary designer Adrian Pearsall in the United States circa 1960. It features subtly angular front legs and d...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Chester Lounge Chair Nguyen Manh Khanh, Aerospace Collection Quasar France, 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chester lounge chair Nguyen Manh Khanh, Aerospace Collection Quasar France 1968. PVC, chrome-plated steel. Rare, important piece. Measures: 24 H × 42 W × 36 D in. Printed manufacturer's mark to reverse ‘Aerospace Quasar. Made in France’. Hailing from Hanoi, Vietnam, Quasar Khanh...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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PVC

Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1950s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in grey / brown sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide. .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Sheepskin

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning pair of fully restored armchairs by Paolo Buffa, designed in the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These chairs showcase Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmansh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Cherry

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order Dimensions armchairs Height:- 80.5cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 86.5cm Seat height:- 41cm Dimensions ottomans Height:- 42cm Width:- 65.5cm Depth:- 53.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, MUST READ! The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. Design Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman. The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil. History The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wooden armchair with seating and backrest upholstered with a mohair fabric by Pierre Frey. Création by Studio Glustin. France, 2024.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, 1971, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchairs for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, set of two. The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Grey Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An iconic and timeless armchair, the "Farmor" (Grandmother) model, designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1950s and produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden. This piece is among Malmsten’s most ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Leather, Pine

Vintage Stamped B34 Mart Stam 1-06g Marcel Breuer Leather Armchair Made in Italy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully stamped, original Mart Stam 1-06G, Marcel Breuer S34 armchair in brown leather circa 1980’s I have a mat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be ab...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Other

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Cassina labels to the underneath. Price...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood, Fabric

Philippe Starck 'Miss Dorn' chairs for Disform, 1982 - set of four
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1982. Black coated tubular steel frames and round cylindrical black leather seats. The combination of their primary shapes and hard l...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century french lines on this ''egg" chair upholstered in brown bouclé, on four conical walnut legs ending in brass spheres.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Dirk Van Sliedregt Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare set of Dirk Van Sliedregt rattan lounge chairs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Paolo Piva, 4 Leather Armchairs, Edition Wittmann, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paolo Piva, 4 leather armchairs, Edition Wittmann, circa 1980.
Category

1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Arm Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare armchair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, circa 1940s. The base consists of two square-shaped sides and the chair's legs. This design is very recognizable from ...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956 Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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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