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
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this pair of captain...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Model from the balestra series. Fully upholstered ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage armchairs At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs in lacquered wood. Seating and cushions entirely restored and reupholstered with a green fabric.
Italy, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chairs Karin Mobring, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Cognac leather safari lounge chairs Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s.
Karin Mobring designed this Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair in 1972. I...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair in dark teakwood and tan ostrich upholstery.
A bit wider and more substantial than typical Scandinavian Modern chairs, having a distinctive sculptural Silhouette that is both comfortable and appealing.
Similar styling to works by iconic Danish architect Arne Hovmand Olsen and modernist designer Ib Kofod Larsen, featuring a beautifully molded and angled backrest with pierced open splat, richly figured teak veneered backrest with silver-tone spacers, frame and armrest in solid teak with attractive grain detail, flared and sculpted arms, rising on tapered legs joined by elegant low side runner stretchers. The large seat is upholstered in Fine quality tan ostrich leather upholstery.
Overall a superb example, elegant, sophisticated, and comfortable, with high quality materials, craftsmanship, and beautiful details.
Dimensions: (approx)
33" High, 23" Wide, 21.5" Deep (at center)
Seat height: 17.25"
Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a lounge chair, office desk chair, placed in the corner of a room as a decorative statement piece, living room accent chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Teak
Set of Two Mid-Century Melange Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Poltronova Armchairs with Ashtrays, Italy 1960s
By Poltronova
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Poltronova armchairs with red lacquered frame, veneered armrests and three-piece seat covered with black leather. In the armrests are embedded small ashtrays.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Model 31 Armchair Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A model 31 armchair designed by one of Finland's most prestigious Modernist designers and architects, Alvar Aalto.
The model 31 was designed by Aalto during the 1930s whilst he was working alongside his wife and partner, Aino Aalto, on the Paimio Sanitorium. Aalto won the commission for the tuberculosis hospital in 1929, and over 4 years built a gesamtkunstwerk, "total work of art", dedicated to physical and mental wellness in every capacity possible. Aalto described the sanatorium itself as a "medical instrument", prioritising ventilation and heliotherapy (sun exposure), with furniture functioning a core part of this finely tuned instrument.
The low seat and gently reclining form of the model 31 is indicative of the environment of restfullness which Aino and Aalto sought to construct at Paimio. Much like the eponymous "Paimio Chair", the most recognised design from the project, the model 31 shares the scroll-like expression created by the continuous seat and back. However, unlike the "Paimio Chair" the model 31 has a cantilevered construction created by the sweeping curves of the laminated birch frame, inspired by the original "Freischwinger" by Mart Stam from 1926.
This particular armchair was once owned by British artist and designer, Max Clendinning, and his partner Ralph Adron...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding set of eight geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Two Gianni Moscatelli "Cheval" Chairs, Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set designed by Gianni Moscatelli from the 70s was made by Formanova. It is covered with pastel yellow leatherette, which is in good condition. The set has wheels, which...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Silver Tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Chairs are about 20 years old. A special edition of a classic chair design! Blue leather seat cushions. Finis...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Wood and Cane, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in wood and cane, 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chair for Formanova, 1968
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of eight.
These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rara e bellissima coppia di poltrone in velluto marrone disegnate dallo scultore italiano Franz Sartori per Flexform, Milano, Italia, 1965
Sartori è meglio conosciuto per le sue scul...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Chrome and Leather Armchairs by L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous pair of black leather and chrome armchairs that elevate any room with modern comfort. Made in Brazil, these chairs are rare, unique and in gently used condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in The Hague, NL
This important pair of armchairs was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in Como, Italy in 1954. The very rare P71 was one of the first designs produced by Tecno after ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Variant Pair of Armchairs P32 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1950
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare variant pair armchairs P32 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950, whit brass legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary "Flowers" Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unusual pair of "Flowers" armchairs upholstered with an off-white fabric.
Contemporary.
Origin: France.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A RUSTIC-MODERN BRUTALIST ARMCHAIR by Adrien AUDOUX & Frida MINNET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A small low armchair in clear wood and rope, Modernist, Constructivist, Brutalist, Rustic Modern, structure in cylindric light and dry wood holding a seat and a back woven in rope wi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of armchairs, Germany or France, circa 1960 / 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 1960s armchairs, entirely upholstered in mirror-polished aluminum plates, riveted to a wooden frame.
The aluminum has been repolished, the upholstery completely redone and co...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Edward Wormley Style Midcentury High Back Beige Upholstered Maple Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern high back armchair with a maple frame and beige back and seat upholstery. (attributed to EDWARD WORMLEY)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Petrol Blue Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. Original Vintage amazing furniture. The whole armchair is covere...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' armchairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s
This Bridge Etudiant armchair, designed by the designer duo Jacques Chambron ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modernist Occasional Chair
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
This modernist silhouette features a lightweight aluminum frame and recycled hemp upholstery.
Dimensions: 36" D x 32" W x 36.5" H
Seat Depth: 23.5" Seat Height: 15"
Modern desi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Pink and Yellow Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Giorgetti Progetti Leather Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980s by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled and stamped on the bottom.
In dar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Ecru & Brown Zebra Print Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two ecru and brown zebra upholstered accent chairs. These chairs would make a cozy and contemporary addition to any sitting room, living room, or bedroom. They are a late nine...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Wool
Iconic 'Natura' Easy Chair by Karin Mobring designed in Sweden, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charming Swedish Mid Century Modern lounge chair in solid pine, upholstered in beautifully patinated leather . Designed by Karin Mobring, model "Natura" in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Poltrona Gio Ponti Modello Dezza per Frau Italia 1970s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Polrona Frau Gio Ponti Dezza con tessuto originale danneggiato , macchiato e da sostituire-
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580.
This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966.
These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair For Cassina
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair For Cassina
Icon of Italian design in the 1950s and symbol of the utmost stylistic, material and technological innovation, the Lady armchair by Marco Zanu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1950s Upholstered With Lilac Wool Armchair By Carl Malmsten For O.H. Sjogren.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish armchair designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren. The chair has been reupholstered with this eye-catching pastel lilac wool and restored in a later period and th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Oak
Pair of Italian Upholstered Chairs and Footstools
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Period Milanese Style armchairs and foot stools, in the school of ISA Bergamo. These chairs and the entire set may have been produced by Fede Chieti or ISA. They have been co...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1970
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia, 1970.
Polyurethane padding, original cotton fabric.
The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979.
Le Bambol...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid. Sturdy construction, superior quality, sculpted walnut, extremely comfortable.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th century Scandinavian elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940.
A fine example of Swedish design with comfort in mind. Shell back shaped with additional head cushion suspended by ro...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Midcentury Armchair in Pink Fabric & Oak by Tatra, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The original label is still attached. The chairs are a well known and comfortable model produced in Czechoslo...
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1960s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'N' Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'N' Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas, 1960s
Pair of armchairs in solid wood, upholstered in fabric.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Leather Safari Armchairs and Rattan Bonacina Attributed Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Couple Leather armchairs and Rattan Bonacina Attributed Tito Agnoli, We replaced the dogs because they were very ruined and broken, so we preferred to ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, 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
770 Armchairs by J.A Motte for Steiner, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Andre Motte for Steiner 770 large lounge chairs, extremely comfortable and lightweight, ideal entertainment chair
A second pair available for COM.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious model 1705 easy lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Zinc
1930s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czech Wooden Armchair, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned designer J. Halabala. This exquisite piece showcases a perfect blend of mid-...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Guerin Leather Accent Armchair by Hancock & Moore
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Genuine Leather Accent Office Guerin Armchair by HANCOCK & MOORE
This listing and price are for th...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Green Velvet Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and classy, ebonized cone-shaped wooden feet, great design, great beauty.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
pre-owned Gio Ponti D.154.2 armchair in light blue suede fabric
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, Germany
Gio Ponti's designed the D.154.2 armchair for one of the projects closest to Gio Ponti’s heart, the villa of the Planchart collectors in Caracas (1953-57). It fully encapsulates Pont...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden. One of the most striking p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Original 1960s Crinolette Chair Designed in 1962 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
Located in Surrey, GB
Original 1960s Crinolette chair designed in 1962 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Asko label on the base. Very good original condition.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
John Vesey, Arm Chairs, Wrought Iron, Cane, USA, 1950s
By John Vesey
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wrought iron and cane side chairs designed by John Vesey and produced by John Vesey, Inc. circa 1958.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by Charlotte Perriand, a real mo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Wood
Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Anel", C. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Le fauteuil "Anel" est certainement la pièce plus emblématique du designer brésilien Ricard Fasanello.
Fabriqué en fibre de verre et résine de polyes...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Chair
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and iconic 'Costela' chairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and produced by Forma, Italy 1960. This is the Brazilian version of the Costela chairs, produced by F...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, in the 1970s, these chairs represent a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1930s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this exquisite Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala. Renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship and timeless design, this armchair is a true c...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.