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 legendary 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.
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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Recognized Seller Listings
Bauhaus Style Visitor Lounge Chair in Black Leather, Germany 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classic modernist chair. Reminiscent of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair. In original leather upholstery. Ergonomic sit.
Seat depth is 18".
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The arm...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Armchair, United States, 1958
Located in New York, NY
This deep armchair, designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar, features sleek, modern lines and soft edges. Likely refinished with lime at a later date.
Bibliography:
Dunbar Janus ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Italian Modern Armchairs with "Tusk" Legs by Paolo Buffa (attr.), Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of architectural armchairs is generally attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo B...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Armchairs in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1950s
Elegant armchairs in a soft pink velvet upholstery. A beech frame with armrests holds the seat and backrest that is highlighted with v...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Carlo de Carli Pair of Armchairs mod. Sella for Sormani, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
After classical studies and a degree in Architecture, Carlo de Carli worked for a year in the studio of Gio Ponti, whom he succeeded in 1962 at the Milan Polytechnic in the chair of Interior Architecture, Furniture and Decoration.
His work as a designer closely linked to theoretical thinking, puts the person at the center of the project, privileges the process of forming spaces and objects rather than their being, and opens to their mutual relationships.
Here we have a pair of model Sella armchairs...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Delicate Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, teak, Italy, 1950s
An extremely elegant pair of armchairs, made in Italy in the 1950s. The seat is beautifully made and embodies a splendid constructi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Pop Art Style Blue Velour Upholstered Hand Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Pop Art-style 'hand' chair with royal blue velour upholstery and a backrest comprised of five 'fingers' resting on a circular pedestal...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
1930s Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Set of Four Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The ar...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This chai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, painted plastic and steel "Little Tulip" chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1965.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with 'Victorine' Table & 'Thibault' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, table 'Victorine', in oak, France 1960.
This wonderful table shows great craftsmanship and a strong appearance, that clearly characterizes th...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Bamboo Armchairs by Lyda Levi, 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning bamboo armchairs designed by Lyda Levi in 1970 ca.
The armchairs can be paired with the combined pouf.
Also can match with the whole set including two sofas, a set of 10 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Zanuso Style Armchairs in Boucle, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant Italian chairs re-upholstered in Roger & Goffigon bouclé on brass bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bejra Möbel Tibro Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bejra Möbel was a Swedish manufacture operating in the first half of the 20th century in the Swedish town of Tibro, a well-known centre of the furniture industry in Sweden. Furniture...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Solid Walnut Angular Scissor Leg Armchairs, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of solid walnut chairs in the manner of Zaninne Caldas with an interesting frame-locking mechanism and construction. Cushions can be made in COM at additional cost.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship which is especially true for Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers, Fritz Hansen. This beaut...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Green P32 Chairs for Tecno, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
The P32 is one of Osvaldo Borsani founding pieces in his line of groundbreaking designs for Tecno along the D70 & P40. The frame is of tubular design and very lightweight for ease of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Guillerme Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid Repos', oak, wool, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3237, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964
This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', ye...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
20th Century Carlo Mo Pair of Seating Mod. Chip in Wood for Tecno, 90s
Located in Turin, Turin
Famous sculptor, Carlo Mo was born in Piovene Rocchette in 1923. He then studies in Genova, and then in Pavia at the Univeristy. After the Second World War he travelled to Africa. In...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen,
Denmark, 1930s.
Mahogany, leather upholstery, and brass.
This example was produced after 1930.
The design detailing of this magnificent chair...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe in Udine, Italy circ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Armchairs in Grey Fabric and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Hausmann for De Sede, armchairs, fabric, steel, Switzerland, design 1954
This comfortable armchair is designed with a chromed iron frame that functions as a basket for the cushions on the inside. The thick back and seat cushion provide an excellent standard of comfort, especially in combination with the foam filled separate cushions. A clean and beautiful design manufactured by Swiss master...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Cocktail Chairs with Dark Glazed Cherry Wood Legs, Europe, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called “cocktail chair” is a smaller type of upholstered chair with an elegant shape, that looks especially stylish as a feature chair in any room, or next to a mid-century so...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
European Armchairs Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
What connected European seating models of the mid- and later 20th century was that comfort and functionality were often the main priority. As this pair of armchairs exemplifies, stro...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Italian Pair of Armchairs with Bentwood Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1970s.
This lovely pair of Italian dining chairs has a strong resemblance to Augus...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs Delfino by Erberto Carboni
Located in Milan, IT
Italy, 1954
Manufactured by Arflex
Black lacquered steel, fabric upholstery
Literature: Domus n. 313, dicembre 1955, pubblicita.`
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare easy chair reupholstered in sheepskin by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s, Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Blue Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid-Repos' or 'Juliette', oak, wool, France, 1960s.
Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Juliette' lounge chair in sol...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Marco Zanuso for Arflex ‘Square’ Lounge Chair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 'Square' lounge chair, fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1962
This eccentric chair by Marco Zanuso is well-executed embodying a so...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Six Chairs 691 by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Italy, 1955
Manufactured by Cassina
Ash wood, velvet upholstery
Special mention at Compasso d’Oro, 1955
Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per l’...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The seating designs of the architect and designer, s, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Forgotten Ornäs”. His d...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Armchair 'Small Paimio' Model 42 Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair 'Small Paimio' model 42 designed by Alvar Aalto,
Finland, 1932.
Painted birch veneer and bent plywood.
Stamped.
H: 61.5 cm
W: 60.5 cm
D: 78 cm
SH: 37 cm
A...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Guillerme & Chambron 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Denis', leather, oak, France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteri...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Studio BBPR Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, White Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs; design and production attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ernst Moeckl 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs in Soft Pink
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This pair of pink 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is al...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Gold Velvet Upholstered Lounge / Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian Modern (1950s) lounge / armchairs with high wing backs and sides, button tufted and upholstered in gold velvet, resting on 4 short conical legs. (manner of...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Armchair Model 4488 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair model 4488 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen,
Denmark, 1930s.
Mahogany, ebony, cane, and black horsehair upholstery with cognac leather piping.
Klint thought...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Ebony, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Tall Back Orange Fabric Upholstered Arm / Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century arm / lounge chair with a tall back and button tufted textured orange upholstery, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (HARVEY PROBBER)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Lounge Chair with Off-White Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s.
This beautifully designed lounge chair holds a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in th...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Rare Pair of Mahogany Lounge Chairs Model 831
Located in New York, NY
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina rare pair of lounge chairs model 831 with frame in mahogany veneer and bent plywood with brass mounts, and camel leather upholstery, Italy, 1955.. The...
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1830s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair, Brass, Metal, Yellow Velvet, Gavina, Italy 1957
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957. The chair features a yellow velvet upholstery, metal, with brass feet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Maitland-Smith English Dark Walnut Oversized Upholstered Club Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury English oversized club / armchairs with dark finished walnut frames with square backs and armrests with circular cutouts, upholstered in a rust orange and gold pat...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of 3 Midcentury Danish Modern Black Leather Upholstered Armchairs, Manner O
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 midcentury Danish Modern armchairs featuring horseshoe arms unified with the backrest as one piece, oval backrest and shaped seat upholstered in black leather, standing on 4...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
John Stuart American Walnut and Brass Gray Suede Upholstered Armchair
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) walnut armchair featuring a curved back with 5 pierced slats on sabre back legs, gray suede upholstered back and seat, button tufted with black piping, p...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin American Chrome Off-White Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) chrome flat bar armchair featuring an off-white fabric upholstered scrolling headrest and seat, rounded arms unified with the ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chair in Cognac leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chair model ‘6912’, leather, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967.
This well-designed armc...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Bernard Brunier for Coulon French Rosewood "Viborg" Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century French (1970s) rosewood \"Viborg\" armchairs with low roll arms and square backs upholstered in white bouclé fabric and resting on a solid cylindrical base (2 bolts anchoring the back to the arms. (BERNARD BRUNIER...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Rosewood, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury American Gray and Beige Geometric Upholstered Armchairs, Man
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury American armchairs with shaped horseshoe arms unified with the backrest as one piece, a contoured horizontal back support, shaped back and seat cushions upholstere...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Suede, Wood, Fabric
Walter Knoll 'Piccolino' Lounge Chair in Beige Brown Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Knoll, 'Piccolino' lounge chair, leather, Germany, 1960s
This half round lounge chair by Walter Knoll is designed in the 1960s. This model is called Piccolino and has thick, ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Saporiti Italian Silver Polished Metal Beige Upholstered Armchairs
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian silver polished metal armchairs with removable seat cushions, upholstered in a button tufted pastel abstract patterned fabric, resting on a flat bar \"H\" ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare armchair was designed by Gustav Bergmann and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1960s. The organic and round lines of the design give the chai...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of ISA Mid-Century Italian Modern White Club Chairs, Attributed to Gio Pont
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Modern (1950s) club chairs in white upholstery. (ISA INTERNATIONAL INC, Attributed to GIO PONTI) (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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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