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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
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 Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer. Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool. Very beautiful and comfortable item! Here set of 10 chairs is available. All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare. Change of dimensions are also possible. Please ask for more informations. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar Schwarzwald...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Upholstered in Red Mohair, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of French Brutalist armchairs from the 1960s exemplifies the bold, architectural character of the movement, where raw materiality and sculptural form took precedence over o...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Original 1960s produced in Europe, Poland. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renov...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Mid-Centuri Modern Two armchairs in painted metal and fabric Design Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of armchairs with black painted metal tubular structure, backrest and seat with padding and fabric covering in turquoise tones. Please watch the video and photos carefully, than...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ribbon Easy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s (2 available)
Located in Hilversum, NL
A true design icon, the Ribbon easy chair (Model F582) was created by renowned designer Pierre Paulin in 1966 and remains a sought-after classic today. Its sculptural, flowing shape,...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gianfranco Frattini Armchairs Model 831 for Cassina, '50 in Cavallino
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Incredibile coppia di sedie modello 831 di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, anni Cinquanta. Questi modelli di sedie sono eccezionalmente rari. The fantastic design by renowned Ital...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

Mid-Century Nichols and Stone Maple Comb Back Maple Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century maple comb back Windsor armchairs by Nichols and Stone. Measures 23.5" w x 21"D x 32.25"H.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Petit Confort by Guilerme & Chambron, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Classic petit confort armchair by G&C in oak in original finish and freshly reupholstered. 30x30x36 Seat height 15, Seat 20x22, Arm 22
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Stone Grey Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of mid-century Aino Aalto club chairs from the 1930s-40s manufactured by Huonekalu- and Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The chairs are made of oak and feature a beautiful br...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Parsons Style Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Great vintage parsons style armchair with ottoman. Hardwood frame with great build quality. Ship this right to your upholsterer, it can take a print! DIMENSIONS CHAIR, 30"...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production signed and dated (1981) collectors example of the Time Life 'Executive' chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is covered in soft and beautiful black ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Solid Oak Armchair by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant single all-oak armchair by Guillerme & Chambron featuring an openwork backrest. Original cushions. Sturdy, wear and local stains on wood as shown on pictures. This chair wil...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Paire de fauteuils Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Created in the 1950s–60s by the iconic duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, founders of the furniture company Votre Maison in Lille, these armchairs embody the excellence of po...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
Located in Bern, CH
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, 1960s. Rare version with five part enameled tubular metal base with sling suede leather seat pad. Nicely patinated. Designed by Jorge Ferra...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Foam

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
$3,103 Sale Price / item
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Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Nickel

Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Large Danish Club Chair In Floral Tapestry, Denmark, 1940'S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Danish club chair from the 1940s exudes vintage romance and refined craftsmanship, newly restored to highlight its sculptural form. Professionally reupholstered in a richl...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Tapestry

Pair of Green Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century 'Strax' Stacking Arm Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Strax' stacking arm chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 1980s. Molded black plastic seat and back rest with tapered Birch legs designed to stack and interlock to make...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plastic, Birch

Mid Century Yellow Chenille Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchairs have been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery material has been used - yellow upholstery fabric...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Pair of bouclé armchairs, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of ultra-design armchairs attributed to architect-designer Paolo Buffa. Manufactured in the 1950s, this pair of armchairs with their dynamic, graceful lines embodies the spirit ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Shell Beige Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina With a real passion for the mountains, Charlotte Perriand designed the iconic Doron Hotel armchair in 1947 for the Méribel Les A...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, aluminum band, c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Peaked Wingback Armchair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ergonomic in its structure, this mid-century armchair showcases the best characteristics of post-war Italian design. These postwar boom years of the 1950s through the 1960s were a gr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia Vintage Le Bambole armchair created by Mario Bellini in 1972 for B&B Italia. An iconic model with a generous, rounded design that ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchairs from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Ebonized Caned-Back Lounge Chair in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Directional, USA, 1950
Located in Deland, FL
This striking Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional in the 1950s, blends bold craftsmanship with timeless style. Crafted from walnut with a sleek ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Mid-Century White Boucle Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams, boucle upholstery it's Italian boucle of the highest quality. A boucle fabric whose uniqueness is added by its particularly pronounced weave. The fabric is made of recycled polyester. It is characterised by high resistance to light. The fabric is composed of yarns of one colour but of different thicknesses. Isla perfectly combines with smooth structures, we can easily match it with multicoloured weaves. The fabric fits Scandinavian and rustic style, combined with chrome or black accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina A masterful modern armchair. An expert re-edition by Cassina starting with the mo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Ash

1930s Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
1930s Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Thonet Iconic 1930s Jindřich Halabala bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, reupholstered in natural ivory-to-cream sheepski...
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1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid-Century Pattern Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid-century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Blue Wool Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery a...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti/Casa e Giardino Pair of Armchairs 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960 Designer: Unknown Origin: Spain Material: Solid teak wood Era: Circa 1960 Condition: Original condition with minor wear consis...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B). Item ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Mid Century Pattern Velvet Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Velvet, Beech

Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952 Design, form,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Leontigre Jacquard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Mid-20th Century French steel armchair features steel slats that form the seat and seat back. The seat rests on legs made of two opposing ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
This model, called "Concha" (which means "Shell" in Portuguese) and designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, features a hardwood frame upholstered in teal mohair. Four slender, toothpick-like l...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
Located in Decatur, GA
"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-century Beech and Straw Armchairs Basque Spanish circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century pair of open armchairs Spanish from the Basque area, made circa 1940. Beech and straw, with few colored straw. Atypical design with rounded armrests and straw on the sea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pedestal Armchair with Swiveling Chrome Base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a low, rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a polished chrome pedestal base and swivels 360 deg...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Club Chair with Plywood Armrests and Original Upholstery, Circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Club Chair with Plywood Armrests and Original Upholstery, Circa 1980 Type: Club Chair Material: Plywood armrests and original fabric upholstery Origin: Spain Manufacture ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Red 1970s Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Accent Armchair Chair for Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
For sale is a single sleek RED vintage Vico Magistretti beauty, the "Carimate" chair by Cassina. The chair model originated in the 1960s in Italy. This here is an original 1960s Car...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style: Design Classics, Midcentury Moder n Materials: Leather, Chrome Color: Black, Chrome
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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
$1,867 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers. Unfortunately it has no label but it i...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Rattan

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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