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
Rare pair of Italian armchairs with elegant scrollwork
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a world where time seems to slow down, where elegance and craftsmanship intertwine in a dance of refined beauty. Here is a pair of exquisite 1950s Italian armchairs, each a tes...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,307 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Pair Of Okay Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi with Black Leather and Steel
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The "Okay" armchairs designed by Adriano Piazzesi are a prominent example of Mid Century aesthetics and Italian design. It showcases an elegant and modern design, with clean lines a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Low Beech Armchairs with Leather Seats by Otto Schulz, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs by Swedish-German designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of his repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and masterfully crafted hardw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Poul Hundevad Safari Armchair Denmark, 1950
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare and stylish Safari armchair designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Denmark, 1950. This solid Oak chair comes with it's original natural leather sea...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chrome plated (CR3) steel. Padded seat and backrest in polyurethane. The armrests are wider at the front and tapered towards the back.
In this version of the sling chair, designed in 1928 for the Villa Church...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$3,423 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Russel Woodard Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Patio Wire Chairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Newly powder coated in bright white is a beautiful matching set of sculpture wire lounge chairs designed by Russell Woodard in the 1950s. Suited for outdoor patio or inside use. The ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs after Paul McCobb or Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and interesting set of dining chairs made by Heywood Wakefield. A very nice minimalistic look created out of solid walnut. Armchairs measure H 40 W 23 D 19.
In the sty...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak armchair with red upholstery, France 1950s
Midcentury oak armchair manufactured and designed in France 1950s. This armchair has th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Esko Pajamies armchair model 'Pele' for Lepofinn Finland 1960 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Esko Pajamies 'Pele' armchair for Lepofinn Finland around 1960 Signed
Wear due to age and use. Minor stains oak structure in good condition , original fabric worn need to be changed....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculpted wood arm chairs with green velvet cushions. The backs are curved with spindles, and arms that go around the back and down to the seat.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,500 / set
Pair of Mid-century Design Rocking Armchairs, 1980's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric,Wood
Wood has aged patina
Original condition
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Dronten, NL
Early all original grey leather Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufactured circa 1960 by Gavina in Italy. Made in beautiful grey saddle leather that complime...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Clara Porset 'Butaque' Armchair in Original Cognac Leather and Cypress Wood
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, armchair 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
Made around 1947, these chairs hail from Mexican origins and are designed by Cuban-born furniture and interior designer Clara Porset (1895-1981). Known as Butaque chair...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cypress
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and black leather (faux) design by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955.
Gorgeous organic design style sculpted in s...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, t...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Suede Armchairs and Footrest, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Superb and very rare set of 2 armchairs and footstool designed by Luciano Frigerio and produced by Frigerio Desio in the 70s. The conditions are excellent, as shown in the photos, th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$4,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Mario Papperzini Vintage Set of Four Outdoor Dining Chairs for John Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of four outdoor dining chairs designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini in the United States circa 1950’s. This set features four chairs made of hand-hammered iro...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Italian Armchair, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfortable and cosy armchair, fabricated in Italy in the 60’s.
This lovely chair is covered with cute and high quality wool fabric, Pierre Frey Judith.
The chair is completel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Baseball Armchair and Footstool
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian armchair with leather pouf, in baseball style relating to the Mid-century period.
The armchair has a convex spherical shape, echoing the stitching of a baseball, w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$2,645 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969,
Reupholster in new leather.
Polyuretane, leather, steel.
Excellent condition.
A true icon of style, Soriana,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$17,008 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Italian Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern armchair has the ability to recline, offering extreme comfort in any seating arrangement. The plush off-white velour upholstery covers two overstuffe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
$2,170 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Modern Lucite And Leather Lounge Club Chair By Polflex Artegna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian mid-century modern club lounge chair by Pol Flex Artegna features thick clear Lucite side panels with chrome details. Burnt orange Italian buffalo leather straps wrap ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Papa Bear Armchair & Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
The celebrated Papa Bear chair with matching footrest. Dimensions listed are for chair.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Fjord Chairs in Red by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, 2002
Located in Budapest, HU
The Fjord chair, created in 2002 by designer Patricia Urquiola for Moroso's collection, is inspired by the Scandinavian atmosphere. The ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Other
Charlotte Perriand model 21 armchair Steph Simon France 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Steph Simon in France in 1950. This armchair model no. 21 is also known as Chamrousse. Perriand's inspiration for thi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests.
Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Gray Alpaca Wool Armchair, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique alpaca wool armchair, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman with wool upholstery designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959 is nothing less than spectacular!
The "Paulistana ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin dining room set, 6 keyhole back armchairs #26406 and pedestal table, 1989
Complete with six iconic Pierre Cardin keyhole back arm chairs #26406, each one signed in gold script on the back of the chair.
Each chair measures: 17” W x 22” D x 43.75 H
The leather seat measures 15”x 17"
The arm height is 27.5" , the seat height is 19”
The six chairs are available without the table for $7,500.00, LU1943319416722
The set is completed with a Pierre Cardin black lacquer and brass pedestal dining room table 72" x 42" Beveled glass top, Signed in script on base.
Measures: 30” x 72” x 42” beveled edge/ The base alone measures lower column is 19”x 30” base, the measures top 16” D x 26.5" W x 29.5 H
The Table is available without the 6 chairs for $7,500.00, LU1943319416742
Or the entire set can be purchased on this listing for $12,500.00
Provenance: Some chairs have the original Inventory labels, all chairs are signed in Gold Script 'Pierre Cardin'
'Frame #26406, walnut, black and brass...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Rosewood Armchairs by Casulo, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of armchairs with slatted structure was manufactured in the 1960s. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewood and were reupholstered in a bouclé fabric by our ex...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A light, compact chair designed and presented ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$3,176 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Danish, Pair of Easy Armchairs
Located in London, GB
c. 1970's
Solid pine
Made in Denmark
H75 x W67 x D68 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Kaare Klint Safari chair - Rasmussen Edition of canvas and leather. With later canvas.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Outdoor Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Outdoor Armchair For Cassina
Already in the interior decor line, Cassina introduces a solid teak outdoor version of the iconic Doron Hotel design arm...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$5,423 Sale Price / item
30% Off
20th Century Stateville Chair Co. Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Stateville Chair Co. Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Armchair with nail head Trims. Measures 24" in width, 26" in depth, 34" in height. Seat height is 18.5", Arm height...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Leatherette, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties decade is gorgeous!
The Z armchair, crafted from solid ivory wood or...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$19,678 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Chair, Dark Green Velvet, by Mieczyslaw Puchala, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala in a classic edition. Dark wood combined with a green fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chair has undergone a full carpentry and upho...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Paolo Deganello 'Aeo' Chair for the Archizoom Group by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Paolo Deganello for the Archizoom Group in 1973 as an unorthodox interpretation of the modern design armchair, the audacity of its shapes is echoed in the experimental use of materials. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The AEO chair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned f...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$6,002 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$9,508 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchairs
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description:
This exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs embodies both luxury and comfort, making them a perfect addition to any sophisticated interior. Upholstered in rich ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$5,433 / set
Paolo Piva, 4 Leather Armchairs, Edition Wittmann, circa 1980
By Wittmann, Paolo Piva
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paolo Piva, 4 leather armchairs, Edition Wittmann, circa 1980.
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950
Great comfort chair in newly upholstered, restored condition. The walnut armrests of this Bergère arrmchair featur...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
DOOQ Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Armchair with Brown Velvet details Malibu
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Bouclé
Teak Lounge Chairs USA 75 Folke Ohlsson by DUX
Located in Göteborg, SE
One of the most wanted vintage armchairs! The model is called USA75 and is designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Right now we have two in stock so you can get a pair!
The armchair is f...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of 1950s recliners
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1950s reclining armchairs with fabric upholstery and brass feet.
The armchairs have been fully restored, new upholstery and new cover that echoes the color and texture of th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,185 / set
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. This rare and coveted piece showcases the fusion of two cultures, with its base made of tubular steel and black lacquered metal slats, topped with Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood veneers in an unusual bentwood design.
Zalszupin's innovative use of molded laminate wood allowed him to create the curves he desired, without the need for costly manual processes. This resulted in a beautifully unique armchair, part of a series composed of a sofa and armchair, that has become a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Brazilian modern design.
The lounge armchair's backrest is composed of profiled hardwood veneer slats, giving the piece a light and organic structure that elegantly accommodates voluminous cushions. Its "U" form seat rests on chrome-plated steel legs with tubular feet, while the armchair's rosewood-reinforced slat back adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.
The Presidencial lounge chair is in very good vintage condition and has received new upholsteries in suede. Its sleek and modern design makes it a perfect addition to any space, whether in a home or office setting. While the armchair can be displayed without its original cushions, it also comes with a custom cushion for added comfort and style.
Overall, the Presidencial armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 2 Danish modern dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen, imported by Moreddi, circa 1960s. Armchairs with wonderfully shaped armrests & curved backs for extra com...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
$1,600 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Mid Century No.515 armchair by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet/TON
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
An iconic beech wood armchair designed by renowned Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl for the Thonet successor, Ton, in 1950. Produced under catalog number 515, the chair has been ful...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Jens Risom C-120 Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this handsome 1950's model C-120 Jens Risom armchair in exceptional all-original condition. The chair features an exposed, solid walnut frame with an elegan...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Swivel Cube Armchair Chrome Peach Boucle Vintage Midcentury Postmodern
Located in London, GB
A classic swivel armchair design of French midcentury modern period very much in the manner of Dunbar and Milo Baughman.
This cube armchair is beautifully upholstered in a luxurious ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in red leather and white shell designed by Joe Colombo, model Elda. Seat height 40cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Restored 1950s Jindrich Halabala Armchair with stool in Handwoven Thai Silk
Located in Wien, AT
Restored 1950s Halabala Armchair in Handwoven Thai Silk
This iconic and exceptionally comfortable armchair from the 1950s has undergone a full restoration, including re-lacquered arm...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
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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.