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
Large Scale Jean Michel Frank Style Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury large scale upholstered armchair and ottoman, in the style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1950. Armchair has a contemporary squared form with loose back and seat cushions, ar...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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 ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s to bring ho...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$9,213 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century American Wicker & Cane Pull Up Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American wicker and wood pull up chairs with a curved horseshoe-form crest rail supported by two back posts branching out in Y-shaped formation, caned circular se...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Armchairs from TON, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pair armchairs was produced by the Czechoslovak company TON in the 1960s. The beech elements have been cleaned from the old surface and painted in a walnut stain and finished wi...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,299 / set
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern
A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s.
These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity.
They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project.
The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
A.R.P Guariche, Motte, Mortier Pair of Armchairs, France 1955
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of armchairs designed by studio A.R.P founded in 1950 by Pierre Guariche alongside Motte and Mortier. A lacquered steel base made of square tubing support an upholstered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
$2,422 / item
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo.
This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have a leather bucket type seat, which is supported by a solid wood base, and legs, on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,771 / item
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' armchairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s
This Bridge Etudiant armchair, designed by the designer duo Jacques Chambron ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Finnish Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the Nordic countries, there's a long history of pride in the craftsmanship of using natural materials like wood. This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the q...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair - Vintage Scandinavian Chai
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Art Deco Danish high back recliner, armchair with a headrest made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The tall backrest of the Scandinavian lounge, side chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
$8,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Percival Lafer MP-37 Armchair in Jatobá Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
An outstanding example of Brazilian modernist design, this MP-37 armchair by Percival Lafer embodies the designer's signature blend of high-quality craftsmanship and innovative aesth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surrou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, in the 1970s, these chairs represent a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the c...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
Marco Zanuso Maggiolina armchair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2671
Marco Zanuso
Rare "Maggiolina" armchair with steel structure, lperplex armrests and original suede upholstery.
Early manufacture by Zanotta, 1948.
Biblical Italian Desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
John Vesey, Arm Chairs, Wrought Iron, Cane, USA, 1950s
By John Vesey
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wrought iron and cane side chairs designed by John Vesey and produced by John Vesey, Inc. circa 1958.
Seat Height (inches): 15.13"
All items ship from High Point, North C...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Sold by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s, this pair of chairs with armrests presents a very interesting design. Its one-piece seat and backrest are connected by two side pieces of solid ros...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$13,552 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of American Mid Century bamboo turned arm chairs, 1950's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of vintage bamboo turned hardwood arm chairs joined with bamboo lashings and fitted with upholstered seats.
American, mid-20th century.
Dimensions: 22” W x 22-1/2” D x 33” H
19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Hardwood
Le Corbusier 1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, Villa Church For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, Villa Church For Cassina
A padded armchair, distinguished by a structure in trivalent chrome-plated steel with the seat and backrest eleg...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Satin
$4,838 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Erik Buch, Armchair in Rosewood & Bouclé, Captains Chair, Ørum Møbelfabrik, 1960
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern armchair with gentle curves, called the Captains Chair.
Made in solid rosewood and reupholstered in a luxurious Bouclé, Tiree 1002 (Sand) from BUTE fabric. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 oak bridges Fumay. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960.
the price is for 1 armchair
6 armchairs are available
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair.
The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague.
Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,704 / item
Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions, retaining the original black leather upholstery.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
$5,400 / item
1970s Pair of Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa with Rubelli Fabric by Luke Edward Hall
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Pair of Armchairs "Coronado" by Tobia Scarpa with Rubelli Fabric by Luke Edward Hall. This fabric is from Rubelli's "Return to Arcadia" collection designed by Luke Edward Hall....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality boucle (color 04...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Early Karin Mobring Model Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing original condition chair.
The design and the look and feel of this rare chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from all angles". And what is particularly important for a chair, that it is very comfortable to sit in as well. Which it is. In this world people have very different thoughts about IKEA furniture and they are all right. Simply, because people all have different ideas about designs and quality and durabilty etc. The reality is that IKEA has never been bigger or more popular (worldwide) and especially some of the earlier design will be the antiques of the future. This rare, stylish and comfortable, midcentury modern chair from the early days of Swedish Ikea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
Midcentury Swivel Leather Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Labeled
- leather with patina, refreshed, impregnated.
- seat height 43cm
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Antonin Šuman Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia by Antonin Šuman, 1960s,
- made of fabric and wood,
- newly reupholstered, Carefully refurbished ,
- high of seat 40 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,004 / set
Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of typical Chiavari chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have since been produced in various models.
Made of black lacquered...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
$1,322 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Wood & Purple Fabric 1940-50s Armachair Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wonderful armchair in wooden structure with purple fabric upholstered cushions. Due to its style and high quality the armchair has been attributed to the 1940-50s Paolo Buffa's produ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Wood & Brown Upholstered Arm Chairs 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful pair of vintage mid century modern arm chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, possibly made by Dassi are circa 1950s. The distinctive design features sculptural, lacquered solid wood frames with clean, elegant lines and gentle, organic curves. Padded seats and bow-tie shaped backrests have original brown upholstery in a textured fabric with taupe brown pinstripes and thin black and pale blue...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland.
Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair.
Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paire de fauteuils vintage en rotin des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 fauteuils vintage des années 60, en rotin, très beau design, très bon état général avec patine du temps qui passe à certains endroits.
Ref 240 605
Hauteur : 80 cm
Largeur ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Chair in Style of Marco Zanussi
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian arm chair great Italian design in style of Marco Zanussi. Wood frame and the hand painted upholstery material.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
2x Gunnar Kentemo für G-Möbler Sessel Teak Holz Leder, Schweden 1960s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
2er Set absolut wunderschöner, hochwertiger und sehr bequemer, schwedischer Armlehnensessel aus den 1960er Jahren. Unglaublich schönes Design aus massivem Pali...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
A Pair of Modernist Upholstered Armchairs by Burov, France Mid-20th century
By Burov
Located in Utrecht, NL
Burov was established in 1948 as a French high-class furniture brand on the Rue Crozatier, the heart of the furniture district in Paris. Both a design house and furniture manufacture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Petrol Blue Armchairs, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of petrol blue armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type 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 - petrol blue upholstery fabric...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Adjustable Armchair for France & Søn, Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- adjustable
- very practical and confortable
- marked
- completely restored
- seat is 43 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Dark Green Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Vintage Green Armchair, designed by Edmund Homa.
The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of 2 Gianni Moscatelli Swivel chairs, Formanova. Model "Poney", Italy 1970.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 swivel chairs. Model "Poney", design Giulio Moscatelli, production Formanova in the 1970s in Italy. Base made of chromed metal, cover m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet.
It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modernist Green Sprung Rocking Chairs, Italy, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century modern rocking high back armchairs with wool button-tufted upholstery. Internal mechanism provides a subtle rocking motion for exceptional comfort and the support of a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art White Boucle Armchairs, H. Lis, Poland, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The LC1 style occasional lounging arm chairs with leather and springs straps and chrome frame are in very good condition. These are not marked but could possibly ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,450 / set
Set of Four Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson Walnut and Cane Bak Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four (4) John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Sophisticate Collection Walnut and Cane Back Armchairs. Measures 20" in width, 22" in depth and 30.5" in height. Seat h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
Finn Juhl for France and Son, Diplomat Armchair, 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
209 Diplomat Armchair by Finn Juhl in very exclusive tropical hardwood, these days a protected wood species. The wood has been refinished, and the seats re-upholstered in a green woo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
Located in New York, NY
A pair of authentic arm chairs from Chandigarh deisgned by Pierre Jeanneret. Date of manufacture is between 1955-1960. These chairs are made of solid Burma teak with caned seats and ...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
P40 armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 60s-70s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani, composed of movable elements and flexible armrests; metal frame, foam padding, leatherette upholstery.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair ha...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$9,808 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963.
It is produced by Artifort, a Dutch high quality furniture manufacturer.
These parti...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Gio Ponti attributed Armchairs Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A nicely shaped pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs were presumably recovered in the current cotton or linen fabric some years ago. Some signs of u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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