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
Italian 1960s dining chairs in straw and wood in the style of Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid set of eight rustic Italian 1960s dining chairs in straw and wood in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
One of the versions of the iconic model dated 1918. The structure is in black-stained beechwood with white contrasting parts. Seat and back in green lacquered multiplywood.
The black red and blue (Zeilmaker version) born from Rietveld’s chromatic experimentation
While researching the origins of the red and blue model in collaboration with the Rietveld heirs, it emerged that the key idea of the first prototypes was based on the concept of spatial organization expressed through the monochrome tones of its elements. The first version was in fact produced in 1918 in completely unpainted wood.
In the following years Rietveld proposed various examples, either monochrome or painted in different colors, depending on the requirements of his customers and the interiors for which the chairs were intended. As such, it comes as no surprise to find this 1920s version, presented as part of Cassina’s MutAzioni selection, created for the school teacher Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and backrest.
It was Rietveld’s ever-increasing involvement in the De Stijl movement that led him to also use primary colors on this model in 1923, and as such the chair became a veritable manifesto for the emerging neoplastic movement. Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in the 1950s following its chromatic evolution.
The various owners of the different examples used the chair as an abstract-realist sculpture in their interiors and, in some cases, as a simple tool for sitting on, adding cushions to make it more comfortable, just like Cassina offers for the black red and blue today.
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About the designer:
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful armchair: sleek, organic and timeless. These attributes are met with high quality materials and the famous craftsma...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Pair of Green Funkis Easy Chairs with Oak Frame, Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The principle of Functionalism, or Funkis, by its Swedish name, can be summed up in Louis Sullivan's famous 1893 definition; "form follows function". Its key feature is that practica...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati for Vittorio Bonacina, 1950. Carminati was a student of Gio Ponti. Ponti and Carminati originally designed t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern "620" Easy Chair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The seating system Dieter Rams designed in 1962 for Vitsoe is just as timeless as his famous Shelving System. The modular principle allows for extreme flexibility.
This chair has b...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Brown leather armchair Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1960 / armchair / Coronado / Tobia Scarpa / B&B Italia / leather / mid-century / vintage / Italian design
This extremely comfortable Coronado armchair was designed by Afra ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Silvered and Leather Chairs
Located in London, GB
These two chairs are designed and executed with the sleek, minimal design of French modernism. They are crafted with chic, curving silvered metal which takes an X-form. Between the s...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Oak armchair made in France but designed by Parker Knoll, British
By Parker Knoll
Located in Oxford, GB
A Great Combination of French and British Design and craftsmanship.
The chair is beautifully made with a very distinctive 1950s design. Parker Knoll moved some manufacturing from G...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Bamboo, Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs, ca 1960
Located in New York, NY
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini pair of Italian folding campaign chairs, comprised of bamboo with brass stretchers and detailing and caramel leather sling seats. (The chairs fold wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs by Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Medesano, Parma
Experience the fusion of steel and alcantara from the 1970s, with this exclusive pair of armchairs by Saporiti. Saporiti is an Italian furniture company, founded in 1950 by Mr. Sergi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
DOOQ! New! Modern Dining Armchair Aimi in lacquered wood, Macchiato fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Discover Aimi, our avant-garde armchair designed to redefine elegance and comfort. Visually light yet exceptionally comfortable, Aimi boasts a remarkable design that effortlessly ble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Armchair in Red Fabric, Denmark, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair in Red Fabric, Denmark, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – Denmark
Design Period – 1960
Production Period – 1960
Style – Midcentury / Danish design
Mater...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Contemporary Italian Cantilevered Armchairs
Located in London, London
Armchairs
Beech frame
Fabric seats
Cantilevered seats
Fabric options available
Made in Italy
Contemporary
Will be made to order if not in stock
These contemporary Italian armchairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair Adrian Pearsall for Craft Assoc. Upholstered Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. highback walnut lounge armchairs. Featuring an ergonomic, organic modern design in solid American Black Walnut with newer Burgundy a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian company Celina Decorações, based in Rio de Janeiro, signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s.
These armchairs in Rosewood have loose cushion...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Silk
Rope Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless elegance in design: A pair of cantilever Rope Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, crafted in France circa 1940. Featuring a sculptural beech bentwood frame and i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Midcentury Chairs by L.K. Hjelle Stol & Møbelfabrikk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning matching pair of accent/armchairs by L.K. Hjelle. They both feature curvaceous arms with simple clean lines throughout. Solid teak build very sturdy.
Conditio...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Midcentury Gray Alpaca Wool Stools, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique alpaca wool stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of t...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Capitol Complex Sofa designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Capitol Complex Sofa is the small sofa designed by Pierre
Jeanne...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Horst Brüning Sedia Lounge Chairs for Kill International, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of Sedia lounge chairs by Horst Brüning for Kill International, shell and loose cushions upholstered in leather, outfitted with a swivel frame with a four-star alumini...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1973 Modell TORO
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional, unique armchair made of faux fur was designed by Milanese architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016).
He designed the Armchair Toro in 1973 for Azuce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Midcentury Petrol Blue Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Petrol blue 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 one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair have been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery material has been used - petrol blue upholstery fabric...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Solid Walnut Modernist Lounge Chairs by Gunlocke Chair Co.
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Buffalo, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern armchairs boast beautiful walnut frames with sculpted armrests and upholstered backrests. Retains original blue wool fabric in nice original cond...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid form back rests which propel the chairs forward into a distinctive modern sensibility. The grid back form has since become an emblematic design of Rene Gabriel.
In addition, Gabriel initiated a design innovation as he was one of the first designers to design the chairs proudly displaying their means of construction and to highlight the means of construction itself as an element of style! Thus, the solid cherry wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join the arms. This gives the chairs a bold look. The chairs have been refinished and have new cushions covered in cotton.
Gabriel was one of the premiere Modernist designers in France in the post war 1940...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Cherry
Rare Giorgetti Italian Velvet Conversation Sofa "Progetti", 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare conversation sofa in solid ebonized beech and armrests in glossy Pau Ferro, the padding of the seat and back is in polyurethane foam.
Fully res...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Pair of Mahogany and Shearling Armchairs by Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Cozy and sophisticated, this pair of arm chairs are an excellent example of 1940s Danish Modern furniture design. The chairs, designed by Alfred Christensen for prolific furniture m...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Two Leopard Print Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory. They are made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 arm...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather and wood armchair with ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF. Turns on itself. Seat height: 39 cm. Ottoman dimensions: H: 42cm W: 65cm D: 59cm. Wear due to time and ...
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1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century French Armchair in Patinated Oak and Bouclé Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century French Armchair in Patinated Oak and Bouclé Upholstery, 1960s
This elegant mid-century French armchair, dating from the 1960s, features a striking solid oak frame with a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Six Sleek 1970s Polished Chrome Arm Chair Frames, Style of Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Sleek 1970s Polished Chrome Armchair Frames, Style of Milo Baughman, USA Circa 1970s
A sleek and sophisticated set of six polished chrome armchair frames, made in the USA...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Stunning & Stylish Pair of Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Solid Wooden Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing condition chairs.
The design and the look of these rare chairs reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from a...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish armchairs from the 1940s by Furniture Maker, Erik Bjørn Olsen and produced by his own firm. The chairs were originally delivered to the Danish High Court, East...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Wool
1970 Maggiolina Marco Zanuso Zanotta Design Black Leather First Edition Armchair
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brescia, IT
"Maggiolina" Armchair
Designer Marco Zanuso
By Zanotta
Italy, 1972
Black Leather and Chrome Tubolar Frame
Chaise longue designed in 1947 by Marco Zanuso, the great Milanese designer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular chair is manufactured in the 80's.
It has chromed me...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Midcentury Lemon Velvet Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two Vintage P142 lounge chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
The P142 lounge chair, designed by Italian designer Eugenio Gerli for the renowned furniture manufacturer Tecno in 1969, is a true symbol of timeless design and exquisite craftsmansh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Leather by Liceu de Artes made in Brazil during the 1960s are nothing less than spectacular!
What makes this mid-cent...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of yellow armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1944
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni around 1944 for a private residence in Milan; the fabric has been replaced and the wooden part of the feet, polished.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have since been produced in various models.
The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Alexander Girard Jacobs Coat Eames fiberglass arm shell chair by Herman Miller. There are 6 available,, ***PRICE PER CHAIR , Good original condition,, fabric no longe...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sérgio Rodrigues, Franco Armchair, c.1960
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Sergio Rodrigues Franco Armchair is a classic mid-century modern piece. The armchair features a wooden frame, often crafted from high-quality wood like jacaranda or rosewood. The fra...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Safari armchairs in bamboo and leather by Tito Agnoli 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of Safari model armchairs designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1960s with bamboo frame and light brown leather seats.
Normal marks due to age and use, leather as much as possible was...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Jack Van Der Molen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century single armchair designed by Jack Van Der Molen, circa 1950s. The frame is made from rich oak wood that exudes a warm, natural quality, with the wood's grain adding a uniq...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of leather club chairs features a unique squared shape with studded upholstery makes for a wonderful combination of style and comfort. Ple...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair 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 architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs by Jens Risom Design feature extremely thick padded seating, a floating style backrest, and sculpted arm rests. A sturdy walnut fr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchair 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchairs from the 1970s encapsulates the innovative and avant-garde spirit of Italian design during that era. With their sleek lines and bold shap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Armchair, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Comfortable
Original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Open Arm Chairs with Caned Backs by Adolfo Foltas
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of caned back open armchairs. Designed in Brazil by Adolfo Foltas
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Sofa/Armchair Poltrona 1970s
By Industria Della Poltrona
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Remarkable, very rare piece form 1970s.
Sofa/Armchair/Daybed with fabric cussions and foam.
Cussions are comfortable to sit in. You can really relax and enjoy.
Label: Poltrona
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Rare "MP-01" Armchair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of MP-01 armchairs, made of iron covered with Brazilian hardwood, designed and produced in 1961 by the master Percival Lafer, was the first piece created by the d...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of the most popular design icons, the Cone chair designed by Verner Panton in 1958, originally created as part of a complete redesign of the Kom Igen restaurant's interior. The a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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