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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
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs – A Stunning Tribute to Mid-Century Modern Design Step into the world of iconic modernism with this exceptional ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs

Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning model 209 armchair or desk chair in leather and mahogany designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Søn, in Denmark during the 1960s. The armchair is signed on the botto...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s
Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s

Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s

Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs France, circa 1950’s Manufactured by Vibo Vesou Iconic and timeless classic design that only gets better with age Cant...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs

Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is regarded as ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, aluminum band, c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base

Pr Mid Century Woven Wicker Arm Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic pair of mid century woven wicker tub chairs, executed in the style of Franco Albini. The chair are in very good, clean and ready tones condition, showing only light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Pr Mid Century Woven Wicker Arm Chairs
Pr Mid Century Woven Wicker Arm Chairs

Pr Mid Century Woven Wicker Arm Chairs

Very Stylish pair of Italian 1950ies chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Smart pair of Armchairs in a most perfect blonde wood patina, upholstered in faux shearling. Very comfortable, stylish and versatile pair with a great visual presence.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Very Stylish pair of Italian 1950ies chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa
Very Stylish pair of Italian 1950ies chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa

Very Stylish pair of Italian 1950ies chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa

Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian armchair in cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane

Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower
Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower

Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower

Pair of Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchairs, 50s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of reclining armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchairs have been restored and upholstered in avio blue velvet with a gray mouse tail finish. The elongate...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchairs, 50s
Pair of Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchairs, 50s

Pair of Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchairs, 50s

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017
By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Geiger International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of chairs was designed with a masterful eye. The solid maple wood construction has very modern and sleek lines, twisting and turning. The pieces of the frame meld together,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017
Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017

Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Arm Chair A nice looking reproduction of the iconic Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair in Black with caned seat and back. Seat is reinforced with upho...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair
Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair

Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian brown leather and chrome armchairs, 1980s, set of five.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five

Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five

Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs in Oak and Wool, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak armchairs by G&C, refinished and reupholstered with latex cushions. Very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs in Oak and Wool, France 1960's
Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs in Oak and Wool, France 1960's

Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs in Oak and Wool, France 1960's

Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Iconic vintage chair "Cab 413" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first produced in 1977, renowned for the innovative freestanding leather structure, inspired by the relationship between ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977
Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977

Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977

Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The oak wood has been cleaned,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe

Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe

Pair of Hans J Wegner Armchairs, Model GE 370, Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set upholstered in buttery beautifully woven soft leather.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hans J Wegner Armchairs, Model GE 370, Getama, Denmark
Pair of Hans J Wegner Armchairs, Model GE 370, Getama, Denmark

Pair of Hans J Wegner Armchairs, Model GE 370, Getama, Denmark

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed through...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of armchairs designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970's. The chairs feature a thin frame construction with white naugahyde upholstery. Very clean all original condition.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Armchair, Italy, 1980s This elegant vintage lounge - armchair, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s, showcases the sophisticated yet inviting design sensibi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair

1950 Armchair Design, Geometric Shapes High Back Italian Design
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950 Armchair design, geometric shapes high back, Italian design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950 Armchair Design, Geometric Shapes High Back Italian Design
1950 Armchair Design, Geometric Shapes High Back Italian Design

1950 Armchair Design, Geometric Shapes High Back Italian Design

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the timeless aesthetic of Thonet-style design, blending classic craftsmanship with a m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
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

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory Chair Company. Newly reupholstered in contemporary MCM dot patterned fabric in a b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beechwood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen

Set of Eight Warren Platner Armchair.
By Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Warren Platner armchair, newly upholstered. 3 armchair with the knoll logo . Very good vintage condition, please see video .
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Warren Platner Armchair.
Set of Eight Warren Platner Armchair.

Set of Eight Warren Platner Armchair.

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare easy chair reupholstered in sheepskin by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s, Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s
Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s

Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s

Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introduce a bold statement piece to your interior with this Mid-Century Brutalist lounge chair, crafted from solid pine in Sweden during the 1970s. The chair’s strong, geometric de...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s

Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of streamline Paolo Buffa armchairs, Sculpted wood parts. Ref: I mobili di Paolo Buffa p. 23.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Gaivota", c. 1960
By Ricardo Fasanello
Located in PARIS, FR
This iconic armchair, designed by Brazilian visionary Ricardo Fasanello, is a true masterpiece from the late 1960s. Constructed with fiberglass and polyester resin and upholstered in...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Gaivota", c. 1960
Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Gaivota", c. 1960

Ricardo Fasanello, Armchair "Gaivota", c. 1960

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

1950s Refurbished Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished - The seat height is 43cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Refurbished Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1950s Refurbished Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1950s Refurbished Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa . If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , ple...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair ha...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Committee Chair is introduced in the original version and in a fr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina

20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa. In Walnut with a hand polished Shellac finish in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

Vintage Leather Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use - Profesionally reupholstered some time ago - Heigh of seat 49 cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Leather Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Vintage Leather Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century arm chairs upholstered in their original seafoam green nubby woven fabric . Sitting on solid walnut frames and legs these are sturdy and very comfortable for lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Baby version. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Set of two armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1960s.
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
This is a pair of armchairs designed by the architect Jaroslav Smidek and produced by the TON company during the 1960s, the armchairs have wooden armrests made of bent wood and fabr...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of two armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1960s.
Set of two armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1960s.

Set of two armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1960s.

Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and size of the chair. Available in three sizes: Standard: 64 width, 85 depth, 70 height, 37 seat height XL: 66 width, 89 depth, 75 height...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...
Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...

Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...

Vintage Mid Century Modern Leather “Safari” Chair after Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE LEATHER "SAFARI" CHAIR After the 1928 design by Wilhelm Kienzle, probably manufactured circa 1980 unmarked Item # 305USQ06P-2 In 1928 Wilhelm Kienzle designed the "Safari...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Leather “Safari” Chair after Wilhelm Kienzle
Vintage Mid Century Modern Leather “Safari” Chair after Wilhelm Kienzle

Vintage Mid Century Modern Leather “Safari” Chair after Wilhelm Kienzle

Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning pair of fully restored armchairs by Paolo Buffa, designed in the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These chairs showcase Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmansh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Cherry

Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950

Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950

Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Rocking Chair Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
By Verner Panton, Ycami Collection
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age design armchair or lounge rocking chair model Dondolo in metal, leather and wood feet by the Iconic Danish designer Verner Panton for the italian editor ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Rocking Chair Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
Rocking Chair Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s

Rocking Chair Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s

American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Troy, MI
American craftsman armchair in the style of Sam Maloof A tall interpretation of the Low Back chair in Walnut featuring an ergonomically sculpted seat and Maloof's signature joinery...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof
American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof

American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury rattan and bamboo Italian armchair. This item was produced in Italy during 1960s. The seat is made of thin rattan elements while the structural elements are made of bam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 archite...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina

Mid-Century Modern Armchair “Senior” in Metal & Suede, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The “Senior” armchair, crafted by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by l’Atelier in the 1960s, features an inverted T-shaped chrome steel frame that supports both the seat and backres...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Armchair “Senior” in Metal & Suede, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair “Senior” in Metal & Suede, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair “Senior” in Metal & Suede, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s

Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Papa bear chair. High lounge and library chair designed and made by a Danish furniture manufacturer in the 1950s. The chair is in the s...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s

Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll

Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2

Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, model 6575, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1946. The original frame is crafted from wood, with plush cushions upholstered in brown l...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575
Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s

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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