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
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Splendid pair of armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2607
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol
Splendid pair of armchairs in lacquered rattan and curved metal.
Prod. Edition Rougier, Holland, 1950ca.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
NEW! Dooq! Modern Colin Armchair in Grey, Brown and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Drawing from the essence of organic modernism of the 1970s, the Colin armchair is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance. Its sculptural design features soft, rounded solid wood legs th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern garden armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Pair of straw and rattan chairs or armchairs. The seat and back are square with woven straw interiors and woven rattan...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This lovely Mushroom Chair is made in the 80's.
It is covered with the original Kvadrat Tonus wool ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Velvet Chair Bordeaux Red Black Wood
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A chair made out of ribbed wood with strong lines. The structure is lacquered in opaque black, and its design is a take on vintage lines covered in red vel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair No. 2, France, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A nice oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured linen....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
Located in South Charleston, WV
Italy, Singer & Sons 1955. Genuine originals. Walnut. Price for the pair of armchairs. 23 wide, 28" tall and 28" deep. Seat height 16". Professionally restored in our dedicated commercial workshop with the wood enriched with oil and completed with professional grade satin oils to the top of the wood, these chairs will hold their natural look of walnut for decades and look even better as they age with patina over time. Flawless joinery, sculpted, subtle rounding and graduation of every component. These have not been purchased separately, they were originally purchased together and are a set and exactly identical. No stain used. No polyurethanes or other plastic like coatings. Brand new foam and cushions using...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Set of Four Pamplona Chairs
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1965
'Pamplona' armchairs in black lacquered wood and brown upholstery. A characteristic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of MP-81 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-81 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of seats and backs...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-Century Red Carimate Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century armchair Carimate designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Italy in the 60s
Made of solid wood and leather in good vintage condition with traces of use and age on the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, the Maralunga armchair is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design armchair, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Escandi Leather Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
2 "Escandi" Contemporary Scandinavian / Mid-Century inspired armchairs constructed of sustainably harvested FSC-Certified walnut with stylishly tufted leather upholstered seat and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Leather
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Armchair For Cassina
A design armchair known for its minimalist lines and unpretentious materials, poised betwe...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, 1956
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame with rosewood finish, leather upholstery, and die-cast aluminum...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, DEDAR Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design and sophisticated elegance. Inspired by the natural curves of a cashew, its enveloping silhouette and premium upholstery make it a standout piece of unparalleled comfort in contemporary interiors. A favorite lounge chair among designers, Caju seamlessly combines artistry and design, becoming a timeless addition to any living space.
The Caju armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Early Eames DAX Shell Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Eames DAX fiberglass with iron X base. Beautiful fibrous texture possibly in Greige/Tan Light (?). Due to the fading and the light color it is a little...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cintro Style Walnut Armchairs with Saddle Tan Leather Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
2 Contemporary Mid-Century-inspired "Cintro" armchairs constructed of sustainably harvested FSC-certified American Walnut hardwood, upholstered in saddle tan leather, fastened with b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Ligne Roset Red Togo Fireside Chair by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Two LC1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Jindrich Halabala Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished
- The seat height is 45cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs with Wheels in Hardwood & Velvet, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed for Brasilia’s iconic Palácio Itamaraty, which houses the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil, the "Jimi" armchair is a testament of Brazil's history. With i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Armchair Convertible to Daybed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage armchair that can be converted to bed.
Original fabric upholstery in very good vintage condition.
The wooden parts were carefuly refurbished. When unfolded, the daybed measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pop Art Style Blue Velour Upholstered Hand Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Pop Art-style 'hand' chair with royal blue velour upholstery and a backrest comprised of five 'fingers' resting on a circular pedestal...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Arne Vodder Vintage armchairs for France & Daverkosen, original label
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage recliner armchair by the renowned Arne Vodder, crafted for France & Daverkosen in the 1950s, stands as a testament to timeless des...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, restored 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The ch...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set Campo & Graffi Garden Armchairs in Metal and Wicker Italy Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set Campo & Graffi garden armchairs in metal and wicker Italy design 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Midcentury Swivel Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
-made of metal, fabric, leather
- made in Germany
- good original condition.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Macaron, One Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of Macaron.
One armed leather chair provides comfortable seating with a side table of Its own.
Experience Style and Comfort with th...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960. Chair is original.
Measures 26.5" wide, 24" deep, 30" tall, seat height 15", seat width 24", seat depth 22"
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Dutch Stick Back and Rush Seat by De Ster Gelderland
Located in London, London
Armchair by De Ster Gelderland
Stick back and rush seat
Dutch 1950s
This armchair features a classic mid-century modern design with a Dutch influence. The high, gently curved stic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Midcentury Rare Wassily Spaghetti Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- iconic model
- very confortable
- probably made by Gavina
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Armchair/Leda Lux, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Two pieces in stock
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric,wood
Measures: Seat height 43cm
Manufacturer Hikor Písek
Good Original condition.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf Kurul armchair skilled crafted by EG Møbler in Denmark
The chair is made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comfortable and "h...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
"Amanta" Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 linen lounge chairs with fiberglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Seat height: 43cm. Stamped B&B Italia. They can be attached together. Wear due to time a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Fiberglass
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 25....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Large Scale Double-Sided Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
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 white (with a hint of cream) very soft, premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Cassina labels t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
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...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fabric
Set of Four Josef Hoffmann Armloffel Chairs Made by Wittmann, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by Wittmann of Austria
- Originally designed in 1908, these examples are from the latter part of the 20th century.
- Ebonized ash fram...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of the Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Armchair for Cassini, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti armchair for Figli by Amedeo Cassina
Manufacturing label. Designed for Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento, 1950s.
The armchair has two comfort positions thanks to a simpl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
de Ster Gelderland Pair of Dutch Armchairs with Rush Seats, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wonderfully organic Dutch armchairs in walnut with hand-woven rush seats and upholstered backs covered with a paisley design. The form is greatly considered and perfectly ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tito Agnoli was an Italian designer and the Architect during 20th century. Tito Agnoli rattan chairs are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts. Clean lines and a s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Design Chrome Coffee/Side Table by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- Made of chrome, smoked glass
- Chrome parts re-polished
- Good original condition
- maker: Kodreta Myjava
jt.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC1 Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of LC1 Armchairs by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Manufactured by Treitel Gratz.
These are in g...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940.
By Ligna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Ligna – Czechoslovakian Design, Circa 1940 – A Classic Thonet-Inspired Piece
Elevate your space with this stunning bentwood armchair designed by Ligna in the iconic style of Thonet, circa 1940. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, this chair is a striking example of timeless design and craftsmanship, blending form and function in perfect harmony. Featuring the signature curves of bentwood, a technique that revolutionized furniture design in the early 20th century, this chair is not only a piece of furniture but a work of art.
Originally designed in 1900, the Thonet-inspired design of this armchair was favored by many famous architects and designers, including Le Corbusier, who admired its elegant simplicity and ergonomic comfort. This particular example is marked with an attribution label, making it a valuable collector's piece with historical significance.
In good original condition, the chair shows minor wear consistent with age, adding to its vintage charm and authenticity. The rattan webbing has been entirely renewed, ensuring durability and a refreshed look while maintaining the chair's classic appeal. The warm, natural wood tones and elegant lines make this chair a versatile addition to any home, whether placed in a contemporary setting or as a stylish accent in a more traditional décor.
With its graceful silhouette and expert craftsmanship, this chair is more than just a seat—it’s a statement piece that will complement any room, from living rooms to studies, dining areas, or offices.
Materials:
Bentwood
Rattan (newly replaced webbing)
Dimensions:
D 58 cm x W 56 cm x H 78 cm
A must-have for design lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates classic mid-century furniture. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of design history with this exquisite Ligna chair...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel
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.