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
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability.
This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in LEWES, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
P126 Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s, set of 2
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of fabric and metal office chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Height-adjustable. Seat height minimum 38 cm, maximum 44 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
For shipping, request...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$3,019 Sale Price
20% Off
Cantilever Armchair by Miroslav Navratil from the 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This well-known cantilever armchair by Miroslav Navratil from the 1960s has been completely restored
and is now waiting for it's new owner to choose his favorite fabric. The armrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
The Gunlocke Company Style Wood Frame Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in Tweed
By Gunlocke
Located in Chicago, IL
The Gunlocke Company Style Wood Frame Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in High End Tweed Fabric
Seat your guests in this white leather and dark brown wood cube chair. The arm rests ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian sculptural lounge chair upholstered in Boucle. The chair has a sculptural shape with solid walnut legs.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.
Pair of early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in a dark brown stained beech. These model 2252 were designed by ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Similar American Modern Lounge Chairs, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Similar American Mid-Century mahogany Lounge / Easy Chairs with beige upholstry with 1 having a high back and 1 having a low round back (ADRIAN PEARSALL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Armchair by Fritz Neth
By Fritz Neth
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Selling a stunning “Madame” armchair designed by Fritz Neth in the 1950s for the German manufacturer Correcta. An icon of mid-century design, this armchair stands out for its organic...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$41,275 / set
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery.
A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines.
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About the designer:
In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$5,778 Sale Price / set
30% Off
American Mid-Century Walnut Armchair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Solidly constructed of walnut, this armchair joins American craftsmanship with rounded mid-century lines. The seat and backrest have been upholstered in a soft chenille and the feet ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$975 / item
Pair Italian Modern Mahogany Armchairs, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Modern armchairs with mahogany frames and channeled beige upholstery, resting on tapered and splayed mahogany legs. (SILVIO CAVATORTA)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Condition: Goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Lounge chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier, 1950s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of rattan chairs with black metal legs designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol and manufactured by Edition Rougier in the 1950s. Seat height: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Important Vintage Italian Wingback Armchairs, PAIR
By ISA Bergamo
Located in North Miami, FL
These incredible winged armchairs, restored to perfection, feature new abstract floral pattern fabric, wood and brass sabots, wings and rolled armrests. NOTE: there is a matching settee...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$15,000 / set
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht XL Outdoor Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Xl Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A furniture icon, designed by a 20th century master.
The Utrecht armchair b...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$6,843 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,470 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Monteverdi-Young Armchairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of walnut frame armchairs by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young, with original tufted leatherette upholstery. Frames have been refinished.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,730 / set
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer these pair of armchairs in the style of Clara Porset, made in cedar wood and recently restored, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cedar
$5,000 / set
Armchair Green P55 by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Tecno, Office Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
By Giorgetto Giugiaro for Tecno, a beautiful armchair with wheels
Produced in Italy in the 1980s. Easily usable in any environment.
Original Te...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury White Velvet and Beech Wood Italian Club Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refined fabric and linear shape for a pair of 1950s Italian armchairs.
This extraordinary pair of 1950s chairs are upholstered with velvet combined by our upholstery atelier. These ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Chiavari Armchairs in Beechwood and Caned Seat, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Chiavari Armchairs in wood and cane.
Beautifully kept.
Italy 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$3,773 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 2 CH37 and 2 CH36
Located in Oirlo, LI
The dining chair by Hans J. Wegner is made with great attention to detail in a simple and functional design.
This design from 1962 demonstrates the influence that American Shaker fu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
1970s Pair of Beech High Back Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition including the fabric upholstery
- High of seat 37 cm
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Early Danish Art Deco Aage Hansen Tall Back Armchair Beginning of Modernism
By Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice early rear beginning of Mid-Century Modern era tall back Danish lounge armchair. Very comfortable spring loaded seat. Retains original...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting Armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base with ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Danish Vintage Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Danish vintage leather armchairs. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, and they are extremely com...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,270 / set
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
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
Mid-Century Papa Bear Lounge Armchair Model 91 by Svend Skipper, 1960s.
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This stunning armchair was imported from Denmark and was originally in a dull, damaged turquoise fabric that was worn with the foam crumbling at the touch. We have fully transformed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Teak
Set of 4 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 4 "Mastro" dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1980's.
A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in an architectural appearance.
The simple but solid frames are constructed out of black painted metal.
Both seat- and backrest have their original high quality canvas covers, finished in the characteristic way like all original Scarpa chairs...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back fra...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful space age armchairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti.
Newly upholstered with the original color brown fabric.
Simp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1930s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1930s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala is a remarkable example of timeless Art Deco design, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. The chairs feature...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$9,493 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous pair of vintage modern armchairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame with a thick padded removable seat cushion. The wide seats, angled back rest, and stylish low arm...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attr Gerrit Rietveld, Mid-Century The Netherlands
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attributed to Gerrit Rietveld, The Netherlands 1960's
Provenance: I received this information when purchasing from the previous owners. The wooden frame...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, High Point, NC. This chair is very comfortable and stylish at the same time. Beautifu...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century Oscar Chair, in a Bouclé Fabric, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Chair, in a Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar chair allures for its sensual and free...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
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
Mid-Century Teddy upholstered Armchairs the style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two Armchairs with Tapered Wooden Legs in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
These mid-century armchairs feature tapered wooden legs and have been newly upholstered, refle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of lounge chairs designed as part of the "710 Series" by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll (Germany, 1972). Aptly named the "Conversation Chairs" due to their thoughtful, functi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Leather Armchairs by L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous pair of black leather and chrome armchairs that elevate any room with modern comfort. Made in Brazil, these chairs are rare, unique and in gently used condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Black Vinyl & Brass Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
President armchairs by Jacques Adnet, in their original Vinyl on brass legs.
Sold in pairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Design Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs on dark stained frames with straight armrests and upholstered seats. The armchairs were reupholstered and the gray bouclé was accentuated with black piping all arou...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,481 / set
1980s Rattan Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Europe
- Minor signs of wear
- suspension seat
- height of seat 45 cm
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
Poul Kjærholm started his working life as a cabinetmaker’s apprentice, unlike many of his fellow designers of that time who were generally trained as architects. After completion of ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern lounge chair with matching ottoman features a classic, high-back profle in the manner of Paul McCobb or Milo Baughman with a fully upholstered, double cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and classic Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Armchairs with structure entirely in rattan with bands to hold it all together, with cur...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Two ''Back-Wing Armchair', Patricia Urquiola by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. T...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$19,647 Sale Price
30% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition
- The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good
condition
- can be used immediately
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,302 / set
Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, Italy, 1960s.
Eccentric pair of lounge chairs in black leather. The stitching of the leather seating creates a nice checkered pattern. A comfortable ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$4,450 / set
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$5,415 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" DUX of Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" made by DUX of Sweden around 1960. Original fabric in beige velvet.
Good condition
DUX launched a number of generously increased upholstered seatin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Jacob Kjaer United Nations FN Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Jacob Kjaer United Nations "FN" chair with original finish and leather. Originally designed in 1948 for the UN headquarters, New York. Original leather, does show age an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Armchair, model 300-190, designed by H. Lis, Poland, 1960s.
By Henryk Lis
Located in Chorzów, PL
"Lisek" armchair, Poland, 1960s. Model 300-190 designed by Henryk Lis.
The frame of the armchair is made of beech wood. The characteristic feature of this model is the turned, taper...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
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