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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Knoll Midcentury Shearling Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Timeless 1960s Knoll International lounge chairs. The chairs have been freshly restored by our upholstery with high-quality sheep wool mix fabric in white - a beautiful contrast to t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs, Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning pair of armchairs, designed by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner in Brazil during the 1960s, is a perfect example of mid-century modern style. With their clean lines and min...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Kwok Hoi Chan style rare armchair steel and blue leather France 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Kwok Hoi Chan style rare armchair steel and blue leather France 1970. rare model in tubular steel with turquoise blue cushions . Good condition. light patina on the leather
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

AND Armchair - Tile Red Velvet by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
And armchair brings warmth and comfort to your workspace with its compact dimensions and comfortable structure. It is an ideal choice for relaxing during your coffee breaks or for le...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Pair of Continental Chairs with Solid Wood Frame
Located in London, GB
Pair of mid-century continental armchairs, solid wood frame with a natural horsehair seat. The wood is either oak or beech. Dimensions: H84.5 x...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Italian Midcentury Armchairs in Soft Pink Velvet and Brass Tips, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant and beautiful pair of two Italian original mid-century armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1950s with black metal feet and shiny brass tips. Completely restored internally w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Gastone Rinaldi Attributed Modernist Armchairs With Donghia Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's iron modernist armchairs attributed to Gastone Rinaldi For Rima, fully restored and newly reupholstered in Castanets Donghia fabric, with minor wear and patina...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Mid Century, Haussmann Armchair, Cherry, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Danish Modern Sculpted Oak & Teak Arm Chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern sculpted oak & teak arm chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman StyleGrey Velvet Mid-century Cubist Modern Club Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This 1970s Cubist club chair is stately, broad, heavy, masculine and sturdy. The deep seats and thick cushions aid in comfort while providing a high seat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak, Velvet, Fabric

Midcentury Brown Fabric and Chrome Steel Chaise Longue, Paul Tuttle Style, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury brown fabric and chromed steel chaise longue. This wonderful daybed is attributed to the American designer Paul Tuttle and was produced during the 1980s. This item is wonderful because of the structure of the chair, made of chromed steel and the tobacco brown fabric cover, made in one piece and adhering on the structure. The cover can be unsheathed from the back. The piece is incredibly elegant because of the structure and will smarten a living room or a midcentury studio. Paul Tuttle started out working in the studio of designer Alvin Lustig in Los Angeles. He soon received the Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West Fellowship, an apprenticeship program with mentorship from Wright himself. Tuttle moved to Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona, and impressed Wright during his short stay of four months. Tuttle then moved back to Los Angeles and worked on furniture building by himself awhile, before serving as an apprentice to architecture firms Welton Becket & Associates and Thornton Ladd & Associates. As an apprentice, Tuttle worked on interior design. In 1956, Tuttle moved to Santa Barbara where he met Hans Grether, owner of the Swiss pharmaceutical company Doestch, Grether & Cie. Grether hired Tuttle as a design consultant shortly thereafter. In 1966 Tuttle gave a solo exhibition at the Pasadena Art Museum, cementing his position as a leading American designer. He also won the first ever Carson Pirie Scott Young Designer Award for the popular "Z" Chair in 1966. The design for the "Z" Chair, originally known as the "Rocket Launcher" would become Tuttle's most well known work. Tuttle was hired by Strassle in 1967 as a designer, and subsequently spent half his time abroad in Switzerland until he left the position in 1983. In 1978, Tuttle's work was featured in a solo exhibit called "Paul Tuttle, Designer" at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. After leaving his designer position at Strassle, Tuttle continued at Strassle on a royalty only...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Giacomino Armachair Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 1998
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful and rare "giacominbo" armchair, design afra & tobia scarpa fo Meritalia, 1998. New, never used, from a closed store. Perfect conditions, as pics, red color.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Polyester

Midcentury Baby Blue Velvet Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seat. Founded in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour. The armchairs ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Midcentury Design Armchairs Black Fabric Ico Parisi Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian armchairs of 1950, wooden feet with brass tips, have been striped in black velvet with strips always the same tint.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Beech & Leather High Armchair from Farstrup
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high armchair was produced by the Danish manufactory Farstrup Møbler during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid beech wood in a dark shade of dark chocolate. The seat and back...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Saporiti leather lounge chairs, Vittorio Introini, Italy, 1965
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
A voluptuous chrome steel frame carrying a cognac leather fleece. Confusingly simple, but how complicated it can be to be simple, because it's about knowing when to stop, not adding...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Walter Knoll "Antimott" Lounge Chair with Bouclé Cushions Germany, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Walter Knoll "Antimott" Lounge Chair with Bouclé Cushions Germany, 1950s The "Antimott" midcentury armchair, designed by Walter Knoll in Germ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Cherry

Geoffrey Harcourt Artifort lounge chair green leather, 1960
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Rarely seen lounge swivel chair in a rust beautiful green leather upholstery, design by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Netherlands, 1960’s. The chair features free hanging armrests a...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Armchair upholstered in lambskin, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a refined and stylish Mid Century Modern armchair done in beech and upholstered in lambkin, combining perfectly the off-white color of the lamb fur and ...
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1960s Croatian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Cognac Leather, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs, Cognac Leather, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca chairs 1980s Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Thonet circa 1981 Chrome cantilever fr...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
$4,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Carla Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
An ode to midcentury charm and comfortable sophistication, this stunning armchair will be perfect in an entryway, in a living room around the coffee...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Textile

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 recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair Of Vintage Italian Cotton Velvet Armchairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid Century Svend Åge Teakholz Sessel Sessel Glostrup
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Glostrup armchair from the 1960s for sale. The design is by Svend Åge Eriksen and impresses with its elegant lines and the use of high-quality teak frames...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

1950s Hacienda Armchairs in Palmwood Mexican Estate Guadalajara
By Luis Barragan, Francisco Artigas
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an exclusive armchairs, exotic palmwood stately Hacienda. Guadalajara Mexico circa the 1950s. Raw materials in an organic modern midcentury piece unparalleled quality and craftmanship. Tropical Sustainable Palm Wood. In the style of architect Francisco Artigas...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Palmwood

Senior Armchair
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Jorge Zalszupin - Senior armchair in rosewood and upholstered. Usage marks. Brazil c 1960. Dimensions: 68 x 50 H 45 H 74 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Adriano Piazzesi Armchairs in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This exquisite armchairs set by Adriano Piazzesi combines comfort, sophistication, and iconic 1970s Italian design. Upholstered in plush blue corduroy fabric and accented with sleek ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Midcentury Leopard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful leopard armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gda...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful leopard armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of industrial design and interior architecture, professor at...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Pink Velvet
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s. Massive brass with upholstered with pink velvet. In very good condition. We are able, to reupholster these ch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1960s Kozelka and Kropacek Restored Pair of Oak Armchairs, Rare Model
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - Made in Czechoslovakia
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the pieces. The void between becomes an important part of the items itself. It demonstrates different ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cowhide, Teak

Pair of 60s italian armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti in velvet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 60s. Set of armchairs in green velvet (original fabric) and solid oak legs, work in the taste of Gio Ponti. Beautiful vintage condition, with trac...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Mid-Century 366 Armchair, Mint Green Velvet, by Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Chie...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Osvaldo Borsani Style Elegant Wooden Armchair and Green Fabric, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
A rare and elegant armchair from the 1960s, the armchair frame is made of wood and the upholstery is emerald green velvet, the curved wooden arms are a distinctive feature and offer ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Emilio Sala & Giorgio Madini Bouclè Armchair for Fratelli Galimberti Cantù, 50S
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini, armchair with tapered wooden legs, Italy, 1950s This delightful high-back armchair by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini features tapered wooden legs and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Vintage Modern Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of Mid-Century Modern style armchairs combine quality craftsmanship with a unique and eye-catching design. Perfect for a home office, library, or sitting room, these chairs ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Modern Chairs
Pair of Vintage Modern Chairs
$490 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Cutout Barrel Back Chair in Pearl Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sculptural arm chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features a barrel back with two rectangular forms cut out of the back; cylindrical tapered ebon...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of Two Marco Zanuso Antropus Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1949, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Antropus was created at the end of the 1940s when Marco Zanuso was commissioned ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cube Club Chairs in Pearlescent Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs were realized in the United States circa 1970. Sitting on square ebonized walnut bases, they offer rectilinear exteriors full of right angles and dynamic geometries. The corners of the interiors are curved offering a striking formal counterpoint to the hard lines exhibited elsewhere in the piece. They have been newly reupholstered in a beautiful pearlescent Holly Hunt...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Pecorini Angular Lounge Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, high back lounge chairs, ash wood, leather, brass, Italy, 1950s Wonderfully sculpted oak chairs featuring rich brown-reddish leather upholstery. Designed by Ital...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, Cassina’s Wink armchair cleverly unfolds into ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern European Armchair with Slat Back, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful armchair features a modest and elegant design. From the stunning and decorative slat back to the expert woodworking, this armchair has the best qualities of mid-centur...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Modern Rattan and Metal Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of sculptural rattan armchairs in very good condition. The chairs have an elegant basket form seat and large rounded armrests. The frame is made from steel and is covered in ra...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Set of Dark Brown Octagonal Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Transform your space with this exceptional set of dark brown octagonal club chairs, embodying the sleek, iconic style that would perfectly suit a 1970s James Bond film set. The uniqu...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Oscar Tusquets Solid Ashwood Gaulino Easy Chair for BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD barcelona design, circa 2010. Solid natural varnished ash with seat in natural h...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Ash

Six Dusty Pink Bouclé Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dusty pink bouclé armchairs, designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The armchair will be perfect in Min...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of SF116 “Teckel” armchairs by Michel Mortier Ed.Steiner, France circa 1963
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of armchairs by Michel Mortier, « Teckel » model for Steiner, France, circa 1963 Reupholstered and covered in off-white imitation-fur fabric (sheepskin), original teak...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Teak, Sheepskin

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. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor 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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Ico Parisi Style Gray Velvet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The style is very reminiscent of Ico Parisi, an Italian designer of the mid-twentieth century.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Fabric Wood Armchair Model 814 for Cassina, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of two armchairs model 814 designed by Ico Parisi for Cassina in 1961, solid wood structure and new fabric covering, Italy 1960s Original Cassin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Green Wool Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

1970s Vintage Antonio Budji Layug Bamboo and Leather Chairs - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1970s, Budji crafted a bamboo chair that caught the attention of Bloomingdale’s in New York—marking one of the first Filipino furniture designs to gain global prominence His d...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Two 'Luisa' Armchairs by Franco Albini in Oak, Metal and Fabric, Italy, 1949
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Franco Albini, Pair of Luisa Chairs, Italy, 1949 Designed by Franco Albini in 1949 and originally produced by Poggi, the Luisa Chair is one of the most iconic works of Italian postw...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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.

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