Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage bamboo armchairs, 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs in bambou with seating cushions in fabric by Dédar.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Ligne Roset Red Togo Fireside Chair by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. This armchair is incredibly versatile and can be used al...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&BItalia, Mocha Mousse, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, mocha mousse velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The search for a new shape for up...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Beech Chair with Adjustable Height, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Height of seat 49 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman with wool upholstery designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959 is nothing less than spectacular!
The "Paulistana ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Leopard Print Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory. They are made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 arm...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of 2 Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy14
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of Italian "Perla" armchairs was designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and manufactured by ISA in the 1950s. The dark lacquered wooden legs support a massive furniture body, which...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair, Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Art Deco Danish high back recliner, armchair with a headrest made of hand carved Walnut, designed by an unknown carpenter in Copenhagen, in good condition. The tall...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Velasquez Slipper Chairs by Mimo Padova. Italy, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of large slipper chairs armchairs model Velasquez by the italian design editor manufacture Mimo J. Padova. New upholstery with a bouclé fabric. In t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Jetsons swivel armchair by Gugliemo Berchicci for Giovannetti in a stunning grey leather with a white glossy structure. Jetsons is a hammock, it's a chaise-longue, it's a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This sculptural armchair has been recently reupholstered with lovely and high quality Pierre Frey wool and alpaca blend fabric from Paris, France.
Like all iconic...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by John Tabraham for Kallenbach, South Africa, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed in 1960's by John Tabraham for Kallenbach, South Africa. Rare model of large proportions designed by the midcentury South African designer...
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1960s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Modular sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 5
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, green linen, Italy, 1971, Set of five
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: al...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Italian Armchair in Green Velvet with Wooden Feet Gio Pont Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian armchair in green velvet with wooden feet Gio Pont Style 1950s high back
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Oxblood Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
The Siesta Chair, designed by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling in 1965, is a quintessential example of Scandinavian modernism, celebrated for its minimalist aesthetic and exceptiona...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair.
Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting.
Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Two Midcentury 366 Armchairs in Leopard Print Velvet, Jozef Chierowski, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960's
Elegant pair of Harvey Probber pull-up chairs with solid mahogany frames and signature saber legs. Fully restored to original s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern original mauve hopsacking & chrome tubular pair of chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Beautif...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of unusual shaped armchairs upholstered with a bouclette fabric.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Memphis Milano style chairs by Belgo Chrom from the 1980s.
Also a beautiful deskchair
The green fabric is Alcantra, the backside is decorat...
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1880s Belgian Antique Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland.
Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair.
Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Chromed Metal Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, circa 1970s.
Sleek, low lounge chair with chrome-plated metal frame, tubular legs, and unique arm and backrests typical of acclaimed f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965Chrome steel base , detachable cushions with bone white leather upholstery. This pais Is an original Mies Van der...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Textile
Louis Sognot Style Pair of Curved Bamboo Armchairs, France 1950's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bamboo loungers in original patina, COM upholstery available. Two pairs are available. Price for one pair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of leather chairs with stained oak legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered in terracotta coloured leather. Model 2207. Designed 1963.
Manufactured and marked by Fr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Koehler. These feature their original grey flanel upholstery and ready for use. Manufacture labels
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Armchairs by José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira, Portugal 1960’s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking pair of armchairs was designed by renowned Portuguese designer José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira in the 1960s. A testament to the elegant minimalism of mid-century mod...
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Cesca Armchair 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chairs with armrests 1980s.
Labeled MADE IN ITALY by bene.
Height of armrests is 69 cm.
Original condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. This rare and coveted piece showcases the fusion of two cultures, with its base made of tubular steel and black lacquered metal slats, topped with Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood veneers in an unusual bentwood design.
Zalszupin's innovative use of molded laminate wood allowed him to create the curves he desired, without the need for costly manual processes. This resulted in a beautifully unique armchair, part of a series composed of a sofa and armchair, that has become a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Brazilian modern design.
The lounge armchair's backrest is composed of profiled hardwood veneer slats, giving the piece a light and organic structure that elegantly accommodates voluminous cushions. Its "U" form seat rests on chrome-plated steel legs with tubular feet, while the armchair's rosewood-reinforced slat back adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.
The Presidencial lounge chair is in very good vintage condition and has received new upholsteries in suede. Its sleek and modern design makes it a perfect addition to any space, whether in a home or office setting. While the armchair can be displayed without its original cushions, it also comes with a custom cushion for added comfort and style.
Overall, the Presidencial armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Belt Strap Leather Arm Chairs by Alberto Marconetti
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of side chairs by Italian designer Alberto Marconetti, Italian, 1960s. Design .crafted in Iron, oak, leather. Sculpted oak and iron with iron hooks and rings as accents.
Bas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini in White Bouclé Iconic Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Bambola armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B in 1972. They belong to the Le Bambole collection and are upholstered in white bouclé wool. This design was awarded the Co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
MP-71 Armchair with ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-71 armchair, from 1973/1974, is a derivative from MP-61 – his first piece with a visible fiberglass shell structure.
The MP-71 comprises a visible fiberglass shell that swives on a base also made of fiberglass. The upholstery follows the same principle as the MP-61, with laminated foam applied directly to the shell.
Móveis Lafer...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cedar
Matching Pair 1970s Emerald Green Mohair Hex Lounge Chairs "Flair" Bernhardt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of stylish 1970s hexagonal lounge chairs "FLAIR" by Bernhardt ind, retains they're original lavish emerarld green mohair fabric upholste...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in the 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholstered i...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier, "Commander" Armchair, 1973
Located in PARIS, FR
Dating back to 1973, this "Commander" armchair surprises connoisseurs of Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin, best known for his creations in rosewood, veneered or thermoformed, such ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century American Lounge Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of capacious lounge chairs features a distinctly American 1950s silhouette with tapered black metal legs and a tufted back cushion. The frames have been reupholstered in a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This original chair is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands.
The Ribbon Chair is a pi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber, chrome frame with floating armchair. Gorgeous example of timeless modern styling, and in an enviable pair.
Chrome is in excel...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory Chair Company. Newly reupholstered in contemporary MCM dot patterned fabric in a b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Contempo Lounge Chairs, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed and produced in 1977 by the master Percival Lafer, this pair of lounge chairs is a true testament to the designer's ingenuity and passion for both form and function. Lafer's...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chairs each featuring a square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Made of steam-bent rattan poles, the sofa features decorative wic...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the result of representati...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester
Six 20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Striped Armchairs with Wooden Frame, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 20th century was period when some of the most popular, and iconic design movements emerged. The Art Deco movement for instance, elevated the status of everyday objects through bo...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Grand Repos armchair by Jean Prouvè, produced in 1980 by Tecta
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Ravenna, IT
Grand Repos armchair by Jean Prouvé, designed between 1928 and 1930 and produced by Tecta in the 1980s. The seat retains all the elegance and functionality of the original design. Th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Douglas armchair by Pierre Folie
By Pierre Folie
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
One of the rarest armchair from the 1970´s by Pierre Folie for the Jacques Charpentier edition. This iconic armchair in stainless steel and leather is in perfect conditon
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ward Bennett Set of Four Rare Landmark Variation Chairs for Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional set of four rare Landmark Variation chairs designed by influential American designer Ward Bennett in the 1970s. Manufactured by Brickel Associates and originally retailed...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Unique Zet Armchair, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The oak wood has been cleaned,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Feltri Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in KUTNO, PL
The legendary Italian designer's unlimited imagination has conjured up everything from onion chairs to otherworldly structures
The Feltri armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce is a one-of-a-kind piece, coveted by collectors.
None of Gaetano Pesce's furniture has an internal support structure.
The frame of Gaetano Pesce's Feltri chair...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Felt
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chairs for B&B Italia, green linen, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Jindrich Halabala Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The seat height is 45 cm
- The fabric is partially destroyed
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lounge Chairs in Solid Hardwood, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Mid-century Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jean Gillon Mid-Century Lounge Chairs: A Masterpiece of Brazilian Modernist Design
This pair of mid-century lounge chairs by Jean Gillon exemplifies the designer's unparalleled abili...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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.