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
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$10,987 / set
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegan...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian flowers pair of armchairs Paolo Buffa design multicolor.
Cotton blend fabric, with spring flowers motifs, bright and extraordinary c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,253 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo "Papasan" Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo "Papasan" lounge chair with a beautiful patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM or Mid-Century Danish Modern armchairs or lounge chairs with tapered legs & brass sabots in the style of Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Beautiful condition, keeping in min...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s - New upholstery
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Signed Gunlocke Sculpted Walnut Armchair
By Gunlocke
Located in West Chester, PA
Genuine Gunlocke solid walnut chair with orange uphostery and sculpted arms. Signed with metal tag embedded into the back leg and all three paper labels.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used in the 1930s, when modern Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. It was at its height in ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Easy Chair Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair in patinated brown leather and metal frame is a timeless piece of furniture designed by the renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell and manufactured by Vatne Møbler in th...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair/Round Chair' Dining Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Møbelsnedkeri, PP Møbler, 'The Chair/Round Chair' dining chairs, teak, Denmark, 1949
An important pair of Hans J. Wegner dining chairs made in 194...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Brazilian Modernist Armchairs , 1950
By Ava
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Brazilian Modernist armchairs, 1950.
The side edges are solid exotic woods, reminiscent of modern, dynamic architecture. They have an AVA brand stamp, with similarities to J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$30,127 / set
Fine Set of 8 Italian White Decapé Wood Chairs, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of eight Italian white decapè wood chairs with white upholstery seats.
Made in Italy 1970'. The wood is in perfect vintage condition. The upholstery is in very good condition onl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau Leather Lounge Chairs by, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s
Magnific set of two lounge chairs manufactured by Poltr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jindrich Halabala Patinated Bentwood Armchairs with Original Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala patinated bentwood armchairs with original upholstery, 1940s Czech Republic.
A pair of two Jindrich Halabala bentwood armchairs with original upholstery from the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak With Slatted Backs in Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
These beautifully designed lounge chairs hold a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in the ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs in the style of Guglielmo Veronesi, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Guglielmo Veronesi, Italy, 1950s.
An elegant pair of chairs, very stylish, that will add a touch of style to your home space.
The ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been ref...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Black Red And Blue Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Black Red And Blue Armchair For Cassina
A variation of the iconic 1918 chair by G. T. Rietveld, the Black Red and Blue wood armchair grew out of the Dutch mas...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
$5,927 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Pair of Rosewood Armchairs “Sirocco” by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of mid-century armchairs is an embodiment of Scandinavian design excellence, crafted by the esteemed Arne Norell, with a provenance rooted in 1960s Sweden. They showcase th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sheepskin, 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful period 1950s armchairs upholstered in Scandinavian sheepskin. Very minor wear and stunning in its shape and proportions.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design and sophisticated elegance. Inspired by the natural curves of a cashew, its enveloping silhouette and premium upholstery make it a standout piece of unparalleled comfort in contemporary interiors. A favorite lounge chair among designers, Caju seamlessly combines artistry and design, becoming a timeless addition to any living space.
The Caju armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production. Production being this one either 1957 or 1958. Believed to be under 100 of these ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
"Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic piece of Italian design. Characterized by its distinctive and innovative form, the chai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Solaria Armchair By Arrben 1980s
By Arrben
Located in Čelinac, BA
Solaria chair bu Arrben 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair in red fabric. Model: Alky. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern brown leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich brown leather. This practical and f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$2,530 / item
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Khaki Brown Horseshoe Lounge / Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchairs with khaki brown fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from walnut attributed to Oswald Härdtl, Vienna, 1950.
A beautiful freestanding lounge...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Vivai del Sud Armchair Italian Design 1970 Bamboo Black Flowers Multi-Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud armchair Italian design 1970 bamboo black flowers multi-color.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
$1,701 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Zebra Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Zebra Velvet 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, NL circa 1965
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful pair of dark brown mid-century swivel Tulip armchairs by Pierre Paulin. Made around 1965, this design classic comes with the still original brown woven special fabric showi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair with ebonized frame and newly upholstered seat and backrest in grey velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchari For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchari For Cassina
In 1959, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco
Albini designed Tre Pezzi, a c...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$8,612 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Danish Teak GM11 Armchair by Svend Aage Eriksen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Teak GM11 Armchair by Svend Aage Eriksen, 1960s.
Original vintage GM 11 chair in solid teak and black leather designed by Danish architect Svend Åge Eriksen for Gl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Laurina Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Southampton, NJ
The “Laurina” armchair by B&B Italia, designed in the 1970s by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, is a standout piece of Italian design. It seamlessly combines minimalist aesthetics with excepti...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Beta Wassenaar Philippe Starck Style Armchairs w/ Black Upholstery & Wood Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original Beta Wassenaar Philippe Starck style armchairs feature organically shaped wood armrests. The seats and back are upholstered in soft black f...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Comfort Designs Chrome Flat Bar Armchairs, 1970s USA Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Adrian Pearsall Comfort Designs Chrome Flat Bar Armchairs, 1970s USA Pair
Offered for sale is a substantial yet sleek pair of flat bar chromed steel armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of brutalist armchairs from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The feet and structure are made of solid walnut, with beautiful details and craftsmansh...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H-269 Armchair, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive Art Deco H-269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala from the 1930s with filigree frame made of curved ash wood. The chair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fa...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
“Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric att. to Martin Eisler, 1950’s Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this “Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric att. to Martin Eisler, 1950’s Brazil s nothing less than awesome!
The model of this chair is called “Costella” and has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama
By Lama
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are part of the history of European functional modernist chairs that collapse and can be...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,970 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Set of Two Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchairs by J.Halabala Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the eye-catching Silhouette and comfortable design has an enduring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern original mauve hopsacking & chrome tubular pair of chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark. Very decorative piece made with leather and steel.
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear consistent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Niels Otto Moller Model #56 Teak Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern Danish teak and leather dining/side chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller model #56, fully restored and re-upholstered...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,800 / set
Uniquely Sculptural Pair of Brazilian Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
This exceptional pair of sculptural armchairs is intricately handcrafted in Brazil from high-grade solid rosewood, showcasing dark grain patterns and prominent dark veins. The artisa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Charlie Armchair with Bouclé Latte Structure and Natural Wood Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Wingback Armchair with Oak Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Around the middle of the 20th century Danish furniture design began blending the streamlined elegance of modernism with the inviting charm of skilled craftsmanship. This period celeb...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Leopard Print Chairs, 1960s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German chairs produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. This is a limited edition and a part of "into the wild" collection of our restored products. The chairs are after a thoroug...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of two armchairs and one 2-seater armchair, Audoux-Minet
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Set of 2 armchairs and one 2-seater armchair in the style of Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s
Carved solid oak frames with woven rope back and seat.
Very elegant. Can be used indoors and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
$5,251 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of very refined armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2817
Pair of very refined armchairs with wooden structure and satin upholstery.
Italian manufacture, in the style of Gio Ponti. ca.1950.
55 X 70 H 82 seat 40 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Satin
1970's Italian Pair of Chairs Armchairs Velvet purple Wrought Iron Surrealist
Located in Milano, IT
This pair of “Arrow” chairs, dating from the 1970s circa, is a striking example of Italian surrealist and super modernist design. Named “Arrow” for the wrought iron arrow that pierce...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Niko Kralj for Stol "REX" Ergonomic Beech Bentwood Folding Armchair, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early single Niko Kralj Stol Rex blonde beech bentwood folding chair. Featuring molded beech plywood with contoured back, curved wide seat, detailed with cutouts to seat and back. De...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Chrome Round Tubular Armchair by Royal Metal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-century set of two armchairs features heavily made, chromed, round tubular steel frames with original cream coverings. The arms of the chairs feature modern streamlined shapes connected to the legs that flow front to back with phonic resin armrests.
Made by Royal Metal Manufacturing...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,075 Sale Price
36% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair, 1960s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair anonymous designer in the 1960's.
This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special stainless steel legs to a com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Lounge Chairs with Hardwood structure and Webbing, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Two Lounge Chairs with Hardwood Structure and Webbing, France, 1950s
This pair of mid-century French armchairs combines a visually stunning structural design, expert caning ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chrome Italian Lounge Chair with Ottoman (attr. Otto Gerdau)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage lounge chair features ribbed vinyl upholstery and sleek chrome frame. Uniquely shaped armrests offer upholstered padding, while the Mid-Century style of the piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Green Leather DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co., dates back to the 1960s. Featuring a fiberglass shell with origina...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,199 Sale Price
30% Off
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ - Lusch & Co., Germany
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ designed by Lusch Erzeugni and produced by Lusch & Co., Germany. Tubular enameled metal base with laced sling suede leather seat pad.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Shell Dining Chair, Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, 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
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.