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
New Outdoor Armchair in Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a structure made of steel with protective cataphoresis treatment, finished in brown epoxy paint.
Outdoor use.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mario Bellini Model 684 "Piccola Tentazione" Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Highland, IN
Mario Bellini's model 684 "Piccola Tentazione" was designed for Cassina in 1973. Piccola Tentazione translates as "Little Temptation". Created in the same period as his iconic CAB c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Vintage Pink Blush Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Large Italian Modern 'Vela Alta' Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian Modernist Vela Alta ("Tall Sail") lounge chair designed in the 1970s by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti.
Composed of a durable, metal, upholstered frame with exposed ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
1970s Beech Chair with Adjustable Height, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Height of seat 49 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Wingback Chair, Design and Manufacturing by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wingback chair - Design and manufacturing by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chair comes with it´s original manufacture label. It´s tapered legs feature brass casings. The chair ne...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Lounge Armchair with Soft Salmon Velvet and Pink Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Silk
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest designed by Paolo Buffa
Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition
Italy, 19...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic “Zeca” armchair was designed by the pioneering Brazilian designer, Jose Zanine Caldas. Made of solid wood, this armchair was named af...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair. This chair features a steam bent bamboo frame.
This rare rocking chair was made in the late 1950s-1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK
Located in Kramfors, SE
Safari chair by Elias Svedberg for NK – Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. The chair is a part of the Trivia series and was designed and manufactured during the second part of the 20th century. It is an authentic Mid-Century Modern Swedish design chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Gray Alpaca Wool Armchairs and Stools, 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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français.
Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$46,850 / set
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Set of Four Pamplona Chairs
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1965
'Pamplona' armchairs in black lacquered wood and brown upholstery. A characteristic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$5,940 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Modernist armchair in chromed steel tube and imitation leather from the 40's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French modernist armchair from the '40s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, seat, back and armrests in beige imitation leather (original fabric). Beautiful vintage condition, with tr...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Edward Wormley Lounge chairs model 4872A for Dunbar, 1948. Gray, Brass Legs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948. Expertly reupholstered in a light gray wool blend fabric. The original legs are made of solid brass. T...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage bamboo and wicker ARMCHAIR
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
This rare vintage bamboo and wicker armchair dates from the second half of the 20th century. Its very beautiful shape, skillful weaving and side magazine pocket make it a unique piec...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$942 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977. Italy
A true icon of Made in Italy, Cab is the first chair in the world characterized by a self-supporting leather structure inspir...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb 312 Armchair for Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect slipper chair by Paul McCobb 312 Armchair for Directional in Maharam Mode: Saltwater. Reupholster in new fabric and foam. Great chair with clean understated lines.
These c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norells in Sweden
By Norells, Arne Norell
Located in Skanninge, SE
These chairs are being sold as pairs. The stated price is for one pair of chairs. Four pairs (eight chairs) are available.
Wonderful condition on all eight chairs. They are as good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair (Gilt) by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Vintage Karl Springer style Chair by Jimeco. Designed by Enrique Garcel.
Loss and damage to the Applied Gold Leaf . Will require some restoration. As well as the creation/u...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s - New Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s - New Upholstery
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona, Pair of armchairs, Maxalto, 1975
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) Artona
A pair of walnut wood and brown leather armchairs, each with rectangular armrests on four conforming feet with a curved back on squ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Regan Chestnut Leather Armchair
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern armchair is made of chestnut wood, a tan leather seat, and brass hardware. Made by Regan Furniture Corp. Good condition with ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Danish Armchair, 2items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signsof use
- wooden armrests
- heigh of seat 38 cm
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$801 / item
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Chair Wood: Oak, Upholstery: Sand For One Collection
By Kasper Salto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salto and Sigsgaard Council Chair Wood Types: Oak, Upholstery: Nevada Leather Sand For One Collection.
The Council Chair, designed in 2011 by Kasper Salto & Thomas Sigsgaard, was s...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$6,547 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Sapporo armchairs for Mobil Girgi 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in bari, IT
Pair cognac-colored leather armchairs designer Sapporo for Mobil Girgi 1970s production.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin
$5,303 / set
Erik Worts Model Form Canvas Safari Spanish Pine Lounge Chair 1977 VINTAGE IKEA
By Erik Worts, IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare Canvas Lounge chair was designed 1977 by Erik Worts for IKEA.
The Model name is FORM.
It was produced only for a short period of time only 1 Year in 1977.So it is absolut...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Pine, Canvas
Franco Albini, 'Margherita' armchair
Located in London, GB
for Bonacina
c.1960s
Bamboo
Available as a pair
H97 x W85 x D79 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood.
These armchairs were man...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Large Grey Boucle Fabric Wingback Armchairs with Ergonomic Armrests, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome armchair.
New upholstery in white boucle fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Completely Restored Dan Johnson for Viscount Mid-Century Brass Armchair 1950s
By Kodawood, Dan Johnson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dan Johnson "Viscount" for Kodawood, distributed by Selig, armchair or desk chair, circa 1950s. Refinished in dark ebony stain with new foam, orange leather and polished brass. Arm h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric. They measure 54't x 30.5"...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Danish Modern Viko Baumritter Style Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Viko Baumritter attributed Wide Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring sturdy framework, angled spindle backs, sculpted solid Oak armrests and dowel legs. With upholste...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Oak
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Yellow Boucle, Jorge Jabour, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these beautiful chairs with armrests were designed by Jorge Jabour for Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. Each chair features a structure entirely made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bouclé
Marius & Marius armchairs designed by Mario Marenco For Arflex 1971
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 Marius & Marius armchairs designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s.
Painted metal frame, foam cushions, linen and wool cover, plastic feet.
Excellent condition, res...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$11,314 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Little Tulip" Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable armchair.
This "Little Tulip" armchair with cross base is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
This early and rare edition is fabricated by Ar...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967
Located in Almelo, NL
Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy, 1967.
This stylish lounge chair, designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of mid-20th century Scandinavian leather tub armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid-20th century scandinavian leather tub armchairs, circa 1970.
Very comfortable pair of lounge chairs. Very minor wear to re-coloured leather but no holes, or major scuffs...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Allerum, SE
Mid-century modern Danish leather armchair in Elm by Ole Wanscher. ca 1940s Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Midcentury Folding Armchair "Rex" Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical model
- iconic
- indoor and outdoor use
Category
1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Mid Century Multicolored Velvet Chairs by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Four Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility.
The chair has undergone a full carpentry ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of MP-29 Armchair
Located in Barra Funda, SP
The armchair MP29 by Percival Lafer (1960s) is a modernist statement piece. Provides a modern aesthetic and structural support. Luxurious Wood rosewood, a classic Lafer material. Up...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Jacaranda
$40,000
George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Essex, MA
George Mulhauser designed Plycraft walnut and Italian leather lounge chairs and ottomans, bent stacked laminated plywood swivel tilting walnut lounge chairs, and ottomans in the style of Eames. They are in excellent condition and professionally restored circa 1960 - 1970. Beautiful patina to the walnut wood frame, reclining black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Swedish
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson,
Sweden, 1964.
Leather and birch.
Stamped.
With its characteristically curved legs and armrests, this iconic c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark.
The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new she...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Tito Agnoli Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant armchair from the 1960s, made in Italy by designer Tito Agnoli. The armchair is made of rush and prickly pear cane, coloured dark brown. Ideal for outdoors, they can also giv...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archit...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$23,761 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of German Midcentury Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, 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 velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of ‘Lia’ Armchairs by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1962, Jacaranda and Cowhide
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful pair of Lia armchairs in very good condition.
Designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in Brazil in 1962.
The frame of these chairs is fabricated from sol...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Contemporary Gulman Armchair with Brushed Brass Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Gulman Armchair is the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting statement in any living space. With its sculptural lines, plush upholstery, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,091 / item
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Danish Leather Side Chairs, 1950
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of two Danish leather arm chairs by Ole Wanscher, matching high and low back versions, solid dark beech frames with chocolate colored, tufted leather cushions, measurem...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,600 / set
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Eight Vintage Chairs in Red Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful red velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
"MP-43 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The rare MP-43 armchair, made of Brazilian hardwood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative production of designer and architect Percival Lafer.
With its chro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
F784 “Concorde” Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
The F784 "Concorde" lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the 1980s, is a timeless piece of modern design originally developed in the 1960s.
This c...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.