Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern American 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.
Postwar American architects and designers were animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist “International Style” architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the ’30s 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, respectively, pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair. George Nelson and his design team created Bubble lamp shades using a new translucent polymer skin. Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were re-purposed: the Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs that used surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century 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, blonde-wood furniture — and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern American furniture 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
Organic Modern Soft and Comfortable Upholstery Armchair Malibu in COM
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
COM Upholstery, fabrics not included.
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Swivel Armchair with Soft Velvet and Brass Detail Panorama
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swivel armchair with soft cotton velvet by Pierre Frey in Kiwi and Dijon color and satin brass detail. New and Made to Order.
If you are planning on ordering an upholstery item wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s
These lounge chairs strongly remind of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature characteristic differences. Wher...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Exclusive Bernard Govin for Saporiti Luxe 1970s 'Cube' Armchair Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and sought after gorgeous sculptural pair of 1970s Bernard Govin for Saporiti Italia cube armchairs. Reupholstered in a sleek steel grey velvet. Black wood plinth base.
Meas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchair Weaved Copper Texture, Silk Orange Fringes
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Lounge Armchair exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Silk
Mid Century Modern Bisou Armchair with Bouclé Off-White Upholstery, Wood base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swooping curves, softly returning arms, and sculptural shape define the Bisou Armchair. The tight but soft seat and back along with clean seam detailing give this piece a clean, tail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Cassina Ciprea Lounge / Armchairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Handsome club chairs made in Italy by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina. Organic, scooped-out shape and soft, quality leather make these chairs every bit as cozy as they look. The ch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Soft Dijon Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet, Rattan
Pair of Armchairs by Hans Ehrlin
Located in Memphis, TN
A pair of rare, high-back safari model chairs from the mid-60s, designed by Hans Ehrlin for Nordiska Kompaniet. Armrest in leather, seat and back in black canvas with padded removabl...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Canvas
Bar Stool, Utility Bar Stool, Walnut and Faux Leather
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Bench for bar counter or kitchen, created from the inspiration of the Mid Century. We decided to create this piece in order to offer an alternative to current spaces (open kitchens)....
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Mustard Yellow Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this armchair revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima from Mid Fifties
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in bari, IT
Single chair produced by Rima from the 1950s, model DU 22, designed by Gastone Rinaldi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Soriana Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa Published by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lyon, FR
Scarpa, published by Cassina. Chromed steel structure and original brown leather seat mounted on two wheels at the front of the armchairs. Very nice vintage condition, some traces of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Set of French Lounge Chairs with Tubular Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large set of club chairs, fabric and metal, France, 1970s
A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appears to be an ongoing curved line, mov...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Green and Purple Velvet Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant armchairs with a typical Italian taste of the 1950s. Particular design for its slot between the backrest and the seat.
This is a combined velvet of two colors, green and pur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Club Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Exquisite Pair of Restored Loungers by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, upholstered and completely in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Retro Purple Club Chairs
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique set of club armchairs from the 1960s. Made in Poland from beech wood. The seats are after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery with a new colorful purple ...
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Beech
Italian Black Leather Walnut Wood Armchair, by Pizzetti 1950s
Located in IT
Walnut wood armchair by Pizzetti - Italian designer from Rome during 1950s- Black leather from 1950s.
We have restored it in a conservative way the wooden parts while we have reupho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish 1940s Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Lounge or Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made, these chairs perfectly capture the essence of 1940s Danish design coming out of the Art Deco era and into the mid-century. The curved backr...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Pair Banana of Easy Chairs
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Ish Banana chairs
Pair of Danish lounge chairs perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design coming out of the Art Deco era and into the midcentury.
The curved backrest...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Brass Frame Shape Base Cube Shape Lounge Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style vintage brass frame like base cube lounge chair in style of Milo Baughman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Midcentury Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern club chair features vintage upholstery, sturdy walnut legs, and casters for ease of movement. The comfortable proportions of this barrel back rolling lounge c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Pair of Club Chairs Designed by Arthur Elrod
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredibly chic pair of club chairs designed by Arthur Elrod for the Cody House in Palm Springs, circa 1960s. Re-imagined in a glamorous metallic grey linen.
A sofa that is part of t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lounge Armchair with Soft Mustard Yellow Cotton Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Pair of Industrial Egg Chairs in Aluminum and Leather, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970's
A sleek pair of modernist armchairs in welded aluminum with cloutage details and leather upholstery.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Erton Armchair from the 1950's
By Erton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful armchair edited by Erton in the 1950's, all original condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antonio Citterio Arm Chairs Flexform Italy 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of armchairs by Antonio Citterio and manufactured in Italy by Flexform in 1970. The frame itself is made out of beech wood and has a rattan cladding running on both inside ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Beech
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic pair Mid Century Modern arm chairs were realized in the United States circa 1960. They feature cylindrical legs that taper to a point at their bases. The fr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of adjustable lounge club or arm chairs, rendered in dove gray leather with brushed cold rolled aluminum frame. These chairs are modeled after classic champaign furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Channel Back Armchair W/ Ebonized Walnut Legs & Marmalade Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern arm chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. Sitting on conical legs, this piece offers a wealth of beautiful details including channel det...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
North European Solid Wood and White Cotton Armchair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
North european solid wood and white cotton armchair, 1960s.
Nordic style armchair, with solid wood style structure, shaped armrests and seat with removable cushions covered again in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Gavina, Italy, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A classic and chic pair of club/lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. The chairs have...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Russel Bar Chair in White with Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Russel bar chair delve into space age aesthetics, being produced in creamy velvet fabrics mixed with polished brass. The base is round and swivels 360 degrees, providing comfort thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Brass Legs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs were realized in Italy circa 1950 by the esteemed Marco Zanuso. They feature a tapered, gently reclined back with a rounded top; sc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sizzling Hot Metallic Faux Crocodile and Brass Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer glamour chair having chunky brass frame and sensational faux crocodile metallic upholstery that shimmers in cream and gold.
Measures: Arm height 22.5
Seat depth 18.5.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Armchairs " Fabiola" With Original Cover by Pierre Guariche France 1961
Located in Brussels, BE
Model "Fabiola" with original caramel color faux-leather covering.
Blackened metal square feet.
Meurop edition 1961.
Litt.:Pierre Guariche by Jacob-Blaisse-Jeauneau (Norma edition...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Leather Easy Chair in the Manner of Boesen & Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish Art Deco easy chair the manner of Viggo Boesen and Mogens Lassen's iconic designs. Fritz Hansen model 1672 style. Featuring warm orange-toned leather upholstery wit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Boucle Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Otto Schultz in Teddy Fur, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s lounge chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler where re-upholstered and covered in a superb soft teddy (Cotton) Fur.
A rare edition wit...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Oversized Adrian Pearsall Attributed Lounge Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of oversized Adrian Pearsall attributed lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Rattan Arm Chairs/ Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of very comfortable mid century rattan lounge chairs/fauteuils.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Cane / Bamboo Designer Sling-Back Black Leather Chair
Located in Cowthorpe, North Yorkshire
Mid-Century Modern 1960 colonial cane / bamboo designer sling-back black leather chair.
In very good vintage condition.
Measures: Seat height: 40cm, height: 80cm, depth: 75cm, ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane
Mid Century Italian Modern Fabio Lenci Lounge Chairs in Glass & Orange Leather
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very striking lounge chair designed by Fabio Lenci and produced in Italy circa 1970's. This chair features uncommonly seen orange leather cushions in a tubular form. Thick glass wa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Josef Hoffman Club Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's Josef Hoffman for Wittmann club chairs, fully restored with new Boucle cushions.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Beige Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Woven Wicker Club Chair, Circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Italian wicker club chair. Featuring chrome feet and a beautiful rounded profile. Circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Yngve Ekström Pair of "Arka" Chairs
Located in Grenoble, FR
Yngve Ekström
Pair of "Arka" chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab.
Wonderful scale and solid oak construction with an exaggerated, low and wide form as well as a perfect,
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Leather Vintage Modern Roll Back Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of leather vintage modern roll back accent chairs. Vintage stainless steel frames from France, newly upholstered in a distressed mint leather.
Price includes complimentary sc...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Armchair Easy with Solid Wood and Soft Velvet, New
Located in Lisbon, PT
Easy’s sculptural structure make this armchair light and charming. The comfortable upholstery, with parallel round shapes, seems succulent and inviting and rests suspended by the bee...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Deep Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery Contemporary Lounge Chair on Dowel Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Deep oatmeal fabric upholstery contemporary lounge chair on dowel legs
by Mitchel Gold & Bob Williams.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair, 1966, Original
Located in Vienna, AT
This extremely rare chair from the "Atomic" or "Space Age Design Period" has the Serial number of 148 and was manufactured by SVOBODA around 1980. Initiated by Peter Noever in the mi...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern black leather swivel barrel lounge chairs by Preview
Spectacularly designed ...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-20th Century Armchair Pink Pattern Velvet, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful pattern pink and violet velvet Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Acad...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair
By Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern tone on tone royal blue & iridescent green striped recliner and ottoman attributed to Selig Monroe chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind tha...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1960’s Cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions
This is a...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Green Wool Easy Chair with Beech Wood Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish green wool easy chair with beech wood legs. 1930–40s.
Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Upholstery with stains and dirt.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Elegant Italian Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual Italian chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid brass legs, high backs, very modern and elegant.
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