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
Number in Set: Set of 2
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Home and Garden series, wooden structure, goose down cushions, padding and covering in original textured fabric of the time, kept in excellen...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Van Os Pair of Armchairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
G. Van Os for Van Os Culemborg, pair of armchairs, beech and fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This pair of easy chairs is designed by Dutch designer G. Van Os in the 1950s. These lou...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic chair with pouff Mod. Margherita in curved wicker and cushion covered in ivory boucle' fabric. Designed in 1960. by Franco Albini for Bonacina .Suitable for outdoor and indoor...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
“Laila” Armchairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chairs, Distressed Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chairs, Distressed Brown Leather
Pair of Jean Michel Frank style arm chairs. Weathered, heavy gauge distressed leather wrapped on pa...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti, rare pair of Wingback Armchairs for ISA, Italy, 1950s (customizable)
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Gio Ponti, Rare pair of Bergere Armchairs for Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
A very rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs, retaining their original green velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
1940s Rare Pair of Oak Armchairs by Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Spring seats
- Very comfortable
- The color is actually brown
- The substance has signs of usability
- Structurally solid.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use
- Made of solid palisander wood
- Armrests 61cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Denis' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Denis', fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This ‘Denis’ lounge chair is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Cha...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair Of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs By Everest Vintage Retro MCM
By Everest
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs by Everest
A stunning and extremely rare original pair of Everest armchairs purchased from Harrods in the 1970s. The beautiful stri...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Set of four elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the o...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
- dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Steel, Leather & Wood Unknown, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Steel, Leather & Wood Unknown, 1960s, Brazil are gorgeous.
The frame of these chairs is made with steel and the seat and backre...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed in style of Marco Zanuso's "Lady Chair". Chairs are upholstered in forest green vinyl and feature elegan...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs, Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs, Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Michel Arnoult, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today this Brazilian Modern Armchairs made in Hardwood & Fabric desgned by Michel Arnoult, 1960s are nothing less than spectacular!
They were designed in the 1960’s and ar...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Hardwood
Pair of MCM Green Velvet Armchairs after Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of MCM green velvet armchairs after Marco Zanuso. So stylish and great for today's modern designs!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Safari" Armchairs in Rattan and Leather by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of "Safari" armchairs in curved rattan and leather designed by Tito Agnoli and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
The armchairs are fully original, they feature a s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of mid-century armchairs 'Laila' by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This iconic pa...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Julius Small Chair, in Light Bronze by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Small Chair, Brass Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The JULIUS small chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs. The type of chairs you would see at the famous Colony Hotel in West Palm Beach. Original quilted floral fabric so reminiscent of the 19...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, sprung upholstery and feather cushion, velvet upholstery, original of the period.
A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of brazilian martial art, capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Brown leather and metal chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Modèle: Soriana. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 41 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Burkhard Vogtherr 'Felix' Cube Lounge Chairs for Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Italian furniture maker Arflex. Exposed metal frames give a modern style to these soft armchairs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll is circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial material and scul...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
CARL-JOHAN BOMAN, Armchairs, one pair, Oy Boman Ab 1950-tal, Finland
Located in Säffle, SE
Rare pair of Carl-Johan Boman armchairs.
Price is for the pair.
Currently upholstered in mustard coloured fabric.
Fast shipping from Sweden, all over the world. White glove packa...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armchairs, original fabric, label
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine sinking into the comfort of a vintage armchair, surrounded by the timeless elegance of mid-century design. Now, imagine not just one, but a pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armch...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass
Pair of armchairs 'Laila' in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This icon...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of upholstered lounge chairs circa 1950 having floating arms and new fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of upholstered lounge chairs circa 1950 having floating arms and new fabric resting on wood feet.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Rosenthal Hombre leather armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Two Hombre leather armchairs in the popular design, black wooden frame and black leather in very good condition. The leather of the cushions and backrest shows hardly any signs of we...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Saporiti leather lounge chairs, Vittorio Introini, Italy, 1965
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
A voluptuous chrome steel frame carrying a cognac leather fleece.
Confusingly simple, but how complicated it can be to be simple, because it's about knowing when to stop, not adding...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Upholstered Solid Wood Mid-Century Armchairs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism, established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was gu...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
PAIR of original SENIOR Armchairs by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early original pair of the 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new green English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction.
Literature: Repertorio del...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian mid-century modern blue fabric and black metal armchairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue fabric and black metal armchairs, 1960s.
Pair of armchairs with tubular structure in black painted metal, with padded seat and backrest covered in blu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa with a wood frame in walnut and reupholstered in Italian blue wool.
Paolo Buffa is an Italian designer and architect. He is one of the most...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pair Conseil Red Armchairs by Pierre Guariche Meurop Belgium 1960s
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair Conseil Red Armchairs by Pierre Guariche from Meurop Belgium 1960s.
Pair of armchairs model Conseil by Pierre Guariche production Meurop Belgium 1960 .These pair of armchairs ar...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchairs "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova, Italy 1953
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchairs model "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova Italy, 1953
Available as set. Individual on request.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech 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 in 193...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of 'Space Age' Fibreglass 'Toga' Armchairs by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
A pair of armchairs, 'Toga' model by designer Sergio Mazza.
Italy, c1968.
A model is present today in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, a testament of it's timeless design....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair (no labels) in Red Upholstery on a Four Star Metal Base
Arne Emil Jacobsen, usually known as Arne Jacobsen, (11 February 1902 to 24 March 1971) was one of...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Giotto Stoppino Tubolar Chrome Steel and Leather Italian Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous set of two chromed steel and brown leather chairs. Giotto Stoppino designed these chairs during the 1970s in Italy.
This stylish Chairs have a wonderful tubular structure ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Hans J. Wegner: Pair of “FH 1788” Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner: Pair of “FH 1788” Armchairs Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Restored with new filling in original fabric cushions.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is supported...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Joaquim Tenreiro: Exceptional Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs, Brazil 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906 - 1992)
A stunning pair of armchairs of exceptional lightness and elegance, in jacaranda, by pioneer of Brazilian modernism Joaquim Tenreiro. With their slim...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mod Space Age Saarinen Inspired Red Plastic Moulded Chairs with Pedestal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space age mod Eero Saarinen inspired red plastic molded armchairs with fixed pedestal base. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. three available.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of outdoor armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic she...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchair 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchairs from the 1970s encapsulates the innovative and avant-garde spirit of Italian design during that era. With their sleek lines and bold shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of chenille armchairs, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1970s armchairs upholstered in original vintage brown chenille, very comfortable and versatile thanks to the modern line they are ideal for all kinds of environments.
Normal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Velour and Gilt Metal by Alberto Smania, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage pair of large Italian armchairs by Alberto Smania from 1970s.
The armchairs are created in very comfortable shape with new velour upholstery and gilt metal decoration.
After ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Coppia Poltrone Anni 60 in tessuto rosso
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto e base in alluminio. Restaurate.
Una coppia...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage 1970s Ample Butterscotch Brown and Oak Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sit back and relax in these amply stuffed vintage 1970s club chairs. The pair of armchairs have robust solid oak frames with a distinctive Nineteen-Laties flyspeck finish. The generously stuffed chairs perfectly suit today’s level of comfort. These chairs are supremely comfortable. Cozy up for an evening of Netflix and relax away. The arms are well padded along with the back rests, providing bountiful support. The chairs are outfitted in a butterscotch color vinyl. The vinyl upholstery is attractive and durable. Ideal for homes with pets and children. The easy to maintain vinyl is also cruelty free, unlike leather. An air of luxury is conveyed through the elegant folding and tufting found throughout the chairs. Consider pairing these chairs with our Null solid rustic coffee table and end table...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of spring-filled armchairs with skai upholstery, stained beech wood.
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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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