Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label.
The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world.
This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$13,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s
By Framar, Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with sugar paper-colored bouclé fabric. Paolo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$5,870 Sale Price / set
30% Off
20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona
Located in Turin, Turin
Here a Pair of seating mod. MR90 Barcelona, produced in the 1960s circa produced by Knoll International.
The Barcelona chair is designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and finish. LC1 white Outdoor chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Leather “Safari” Chair after 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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Adolf Wrenger Large Bouclé Beech Wood Armchair Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Wrenger Armchair original, labelled, newly upholstered, Germany, 1950
A very rare wingback armchair with new wool Bouclé upholstery and in very good condition. Adolf Wrenger, ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black lacquered Illum Wikkelsø Gyngestol No.3 rocking chair manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Designed 1958. Spindle back with distinctive short, curved arms. This rocker is in great v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Chair
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and iconic 'Costela' chairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and produced by Forma, Italy 1960. This is the Brazilian version of the Costela chairs, produced by F...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$8,626 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
In the style of Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Armchairs in cotton green velvet upholstery Italy 1940s
These elegant pair of mid century Italian armchairs are not only com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$4,792 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner, designed in 1949 and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
This pair has wear and tear to the frame and rattan (please see ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$12,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gae Aulenti Velvet Armchair from the 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage armchair by Gae Aulenti from the 1960s.
The armchair has a tubular steel frame, which makes it much more stable.The armchair is upholstered in jute and its cushions are made...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$766 Sale Price
20% Off
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 849" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The pieces consist of up...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color.
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Available in many dif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This pair of Dars is in great, vintage condition. Both are Zenith plastics first generation rope edge! Read the history of the iconic fiberglass shell armchair and how Zenith was so ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Scandinavian Oak Lounge "Kolding" Armchair by Erik Worts, 1960s
By Erik Worts
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
"Kolding" easy armchair by Erik Wörts for Ikea, Sweden 1962.
The design of these chairs is compact and comfortable with faux leather feather filled cushions. The frame is made from ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
pair of wood and grey velvet armchairs mod. 401 from Cassina, Meda, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wood and velvet armchairs, 1940
produced by Cassina Mesa and designed by Studio Tecnico Cassina
model n. 401, produced end of 1940
re-upholstery in a grey velvet
sabre-sh...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
'Lady Chair' in Style of Marco Zanuso, 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy
- Made of beech, fabric
- suitable for changing fabric
- good condition.
- shows signs of use
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,389 / set
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928.
Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S6-L Belform lounge armchairs 1958 grasshopper
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Find here a set of Alfred Hendrickx S6L chairs, that has become difficult to find here in Belgium. It was first presented with other Belform furniture in 1958 at the world expo in Br...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames, 1970. Black leather has beautiful patina. All original.
Measures 30.5" tall 26.5" wide 28" deep, seat height 16"
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
MCM Tulip Swivel Armchairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Tulip chairs by Burke comprised of a white fiberglass armed shell or frame, white painted metal shaft, 4 prong fiberglass bases, & loose cushion pads with black hopsacking, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the bases have been repainted & there is age related wear to the fiberglass frames including some crazing on the edges. The pads will need reupholstered & they have been priced accordingly. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Great things come in four’s…. For instance, The Beatles had 4 BRILLIANT band members, there are 4 incredible seasons in a year, a lucky clover has 4 leaves, and you could have FOUR of these AWESOME Burke Tulip chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950s French Teak and Cane Armchairs – Mid-Century Modern Icons
Located in Almelo, NL
1950s French Teak and Cane Armchairs — Mid-Century Modern, Five Available
Description:
An exceptional offering of 1950s French teak and cane armchairs, celebrated for their timeless...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Slatted Lounge chairs, Móveis de Madeira Pailar, 1960s Brazilian design
By Móveis de Madeira Pailar
Located in New York, NY
Operating in São Paulo during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Indústria de Móveis Pailar was founded by Luiz Laufer, who also designed the company’s furniture. Located at 1087 Raul P...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, green linen, Italy, 1971, set of three.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Foam
1965 osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P 110 Canada Armchair Wood Leather Brown
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
P110 "CANADA" Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1965
Armchair in rosewood with padding upholstered in hazelnut leather.
Dimensions: 81 x 90 x 83 cm (H)
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model-317 Teak & Rush Chord Desk Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Maison Regain Solid Elm Chairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large & Heavy Elm chairs assembled with a wooden key system, freshly reupholstered.
36x31x34
Seat Height 14, Seat 21x24, Arms 19
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Upholstery
Set of 6 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 6 pcs. vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1990's by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled on the bottom.
In original textile removable upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
$11,022 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm
Good condition .
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and beautiful decoration.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
de Ster Gelderland Pair of Dutch Armchairs with Rush Seats, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wonderfully organic Dutch armchairs in walnut with hand-woven rush seats and upholstered backs covered with a paisley design. The form is greatly considered and perfectly ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,509 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Armchair / Lounge Chair With Wool Upholstery By Dux , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant lounge chair, crafted by DUX Sweden in the 1950s, embodies Scandinavian mid-century design with its organic curves and comfortable silhouette.
Upholstered in a beautifu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern design. Made by E.G Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark. Model "Razorblade".
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Lambskin
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,356
Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s
Light-footed and stylish armchairs in bamboo design.
The sides and the back are decorated with a la...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Reclining Armchairs, 50s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of reclining armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The armchairs have their original eco-leather upholstery, as shown in the photos. The upholstery is worn. A new uph...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$4,025 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Rare Armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare pair of armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s. Structurally sound, feather cushions, newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
$16,445 / set
Rare Original Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa, Italy, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare, original 1960s Eva Chair designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965, and produced by Bonacina, Italy. This example from a now closed independent boutique in Torino in rare white ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair.
Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting.
Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,050 Sale Price
30% Off
1970's Italian Design Bentwood & Webbing Armchair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Bentwood and Webbing Armchair. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Black painted bentwood frame with cane webbing seat and backrest. Beautiful slender curv...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in a chrome structure and brown leather seating.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Model H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This set of 2 H-269 vintage armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody and produced in the 1950s. The wood bending method developed by Thonet was used for their produc...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elevate your interior with the iconic Alky Chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti. This 1970s design classic effortlessly blends comfort with sleek, sculptural lines.
This particular...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Blue Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the eye-catching Silhouette and comfortable design has an enduring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elevate your interior with the iconic Alky Chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti. This 1970s design classic effortlessly blends comfort with sleek, sculptural lines.
This particular...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color and material. Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair. Available in American Walnut, black stained ash wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Wood
Daumiller Dining Armchair in Golden Pine for GUBI
By Gubi, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Glendale, CA
Daumiller Dining Armchair in Golden Pine for GUBI
Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller dining armchair reflects designer Rainer Daumill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Newly reupholstered
- high of seat 48 cm
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century yellow fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Restored Italian Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality velvet fabric including the new padding
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This pair of mid-century armchairs, designed by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari in the 1970s, embodies both style and comfort. The original black leather upholstery is paired wit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
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 for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$8,536 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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