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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Recognized Seller Listings
Pair of Patinated Oak “Wishbone” Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF PATINATED OAK "WISHBONE" ARM CHAIRS
Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark circa 1960s
Item # 204JIP27P
A lovely pair of Hans Wegner's iconic "Wishbone" arm...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Handcrafted Wood and Woven Straw Armchairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Although the designs of the mid-century era were wide-ranging in style, they often shared such characteristics as clean lines, organic shapes, and functionality. These elaborate armc...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Inc. White Leather Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a tapered back, square profile, and white leather upholstery, resting on four tapered black painted wooden legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CUSTOM CRAFT...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Paint
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Beige Plaid and Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge chair and footstool set with walnut frames and beige and orange plaid fabric upholstered seat cushions. (Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Set of Twelve Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and Vibrant Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, black lacquered oak, fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding set of twelve geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that is s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Carved Oak Accent Chair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair has a charmingly peculiar look that makes it a perfect accent chair. It is familiar and cosy, yet also unique in its appearance thanks to the creative overflow that cha...
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1930s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, Italy, 1972.
This set of armchairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characteristic shapes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Easy Chair in Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
A sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron that is very well executed and made of solid, carv...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Ten 'Elisa' Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, set of ten armchairs model 'Elisa', velvet, fabric, lacquered beech, Italy, 1960s
These wonderfully constructe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Spanish Lounge Chairs in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, leather, brass, Spain, 1980s
A highly delicate pair of club chairs with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Set of Four Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
This set of four Danish armchairs has multiple features. The vivid grain of the warm pine wood contributes to the natural expressivenes...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, plywood, Netherlands, 1960s
A set of innovative and durable chairs: these strongly curved dining chairs crafted from plywood. These...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Cubic Lounge Chair in Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s.
Geometric shaped lounge chair composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frame that function as an armrest is based on a square shape,...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Italian Swivel Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of swiveling armchairs, Italian, with the original ivory vinyl upholstery and lacquered steel base.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonin Suman for TON, +80 armchairs model E4309, lacquered beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1977
A large set of dining chairs that were designed ...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Marco Zanuso Single Martingala Armchair, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A Martingale armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. It takes its name from the pleated feature on its back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mies van der Rohe MR20 Leather and Chrome Armchair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHROME STEEL AND LEATHER MR20 ARMCHAIR
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, circa 1970s
Item # 205RSJ14P
An iconic chair by Mies van der Rohe, this fine chromed steel and saddle leather MR20 armchair remains in excellent vintage condition. Likely manufactured in the 1970s, it retains the original leather and a vibrant chromed surface. Note the lack of exposed screw joinery and the seamless rail, as opposed to the lower quality and generally later variations with screws at the shoulders. The chair features a wonderful "spring" when sitting in it, almost simulating a rocking chairs motion. The brown leather lacing is replaced.
These were acquired as a set of 3 chairs from an individual estate and are being sold individually. The images reflect shots for the leather condition for each of the three chairs - if you have a preference of one chair versus another, reach out and we can make sure the correct chair is selected (if still available). If you need more than one chair, check the "available" quantity to see how many remain available or just reach out for details if you need more than one.
We also may still have available a pair of MR black leather...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Club Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, leatherette, beech, brass, France, 1940s.
This classically sculpted armchair features a seating that is designed as a shell, which embraces the sitter wonderfully. The c...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands, circa 1958. This striking model was numbered FM07 and is part of the iconic Japanese series designed by Braakman.
The design is marked by the straight lines of the black frame and the more geometric shapes of the upholstered seat, backrest and armrests. A modern and minimalist design that is visually attractive from all angles, while at the same time very comfortable to sit in.
The chairs have been completely restored and are in excellent condition. The pair has been reupholstered in a beautiful ecru 'Iris' fabric by Tibor Reich...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feat...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Contemporary Modern Beige and Gray Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of contemporary modern square form armchairs with sloped low backs, upholstered in an alternating, geometric pattern of beige and gray half-spheres and resting on ebonized bases...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s.
Geometric shaped lounge chairs composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frames that function as armrests are based on a square shape,...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Elegant Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, leatherette, oak, brass, Europe, 1960s.
This sculptural pair of armchairs resembles the design by the architects of BBPR. The model with a wide seat has a characteristic,...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners. The el...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marcel Breuer’s Wassily Design Style Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair in the manner of Marcel Breuer’s famous Wassily design. This chair is made of white leather and chromed steel in the iconic chair design.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Regent' Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair model 'Regent', fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1960
Admirable ‘Regent’ lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Armchair, Oak, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, oak and fabric armchair designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Beech and Wicker Czechoslovakian Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Less famous than their Western European contemporaries, Czechoslovakian prolific creators were no less talented. They were asked not to design artistically but to create furniture fo...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why.
The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Mario Bellini Armchair mod. 684 "Piccola Tentazione" for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Single armchair model 684 "Piccola Tentazione" by Mario Bellini and designed for Cassina in 1973. "Piccola Tentazione" means in italian "Little temptation".
The armchair was conceiv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Plywood, Wood
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Stained Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Grand lounge chair in black leather and stained walnut. This chair features a solid wooden bas...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lounge Chairs in Yellow Teddy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teddy upholstery and beech, Europe, 1950s
This pair of bulky lounge chairs are furnished with wooden legs and a yellow teddy upholstery. The lounge chairs have a high...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vico Magistretti Set of Six ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of six dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, rush, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally designed in a red color for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ in Italy, a place that Magistretti himself designed. This specific model was produced for a long time and by four different manufacturers. Since Magistretti was very confident about the success of this model, he requested a patent for the construction and the joints in 1963. Due to the architectural, open frame the ‘Carimate’ chair has a strong expression. The angular frame has two curved armrests that add a dynamic appeal. Where the frame...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Straw
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1954
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Model 215” easy chair was designed by Danish designer and architect Kurt Olsen, and unifies some of the best characteristics of mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship.
...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chair 48, Maple And Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and cream fabric "Luisa" chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Louis Paolozzi Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Concorde" armchairs by Louis Paolozzi for ZOL, tall back version. It is upholstered In white bouclé over brass legs. Another set is ready for COM.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Easy Chair in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
A sophisticated Danish easy chair with beech legs. The sleek, tapered beech legs form a nice interplay with the elegant body of this ch...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Italian Wingback Chair in Olive Green Velvet
By Lev & Lev
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lev & Lev, easy chair, velvet, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This lounge chair of Italian origin is characterized by a solid construction, featuring clear lines and round corners. The design invites you to spend more time on it due to the imposing, high backrest which is slightly tilted and thick cushions. When experienced from the side, the protruding ears develop into the armrests in an undulating way. Therefore, the chair conceives a sophisticated and inviting look. A vivid olive green velvet...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Pair of 'Elisa' Armchairs in Green Velvet
By Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, pair of armchairs model 'Elisa', velvet, lacquered beech, Italy, 1960s.
These wonderfully constructed chairs are based on a solid construct...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antonín Šuman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Frames and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonín Šuman for Ton, +75 armchairs model ‘E4309’, lacquered beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1977
A large set of dining chairs that were designed by Antonín Šuman and manufactured ...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
Located in Utrecht, NL
This is a beautiful Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed model “FD 144” easy chair, made in Denmark in 1953. It was produced by France & Daverkosen Denmark.
This solid oak...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, painted plastic and steel "Little Tulip" chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1965.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic “Zeca” armchair was designed by the pioneering Brazilian designer, Jose Zanine Caldas. Made of solid wood, this armchair was named af...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, fabric, beech, metal, Italy 1960s
These beautifully constructed armchairs feature an open and clear patinated wooden frame based on simplistic forms. A nic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Louis Paolozzi Pair of Two Tone Low Back Lounge Chairs, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Concorde" chairs by Louis Paolozzi for Zol, original vinyl two-tone upholstery on a brass base.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Sculpted French Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs oak, velvet, France, 1950s.
These beautifully designed lounge chairs hold a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in the wooden frame...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
European Low Back Armchair with Upholstered Seat, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The modernist movement in Europe found its beginnings in the roots of the Bauhaus and Functionalist movements. Bauhaus design emphasized clean, pure lines, while Functionalism sought...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Red Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large set of dining chairs, colored metal, Italy, 1960s
Very large set of metal chairs in a red color. The chairs have an elegant, bold design, as is quintessential of Italian patio chairs. Curved shapes and thin armrests form the frame combined with a mesh seat and back. Because we were able to get a very large quantity of this characteristic and quirky chair...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Ebonized Oak Armchairs, France, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Frames and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonin Suman for Ton, armchairs model E4309, lacquered beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1977
These dining chairs are manufactured by Ton. The chair features a wonderful bentwood fram...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Stained Beech Frame, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort and materiality melded with a desire for Shaker-like clarity. Most notably, the vintage pieces of the 1950s, like thi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona F...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Six 'Dialogo' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, black lacquered wood, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s
The ‘Dialogo’ dining c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
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