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Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Adrian Pearsall
1960s Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates 2832-C Lounge Chair A Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Epic pair of original Adrian Pearsall 2832-c lounge chairs with original 1960s sage green tweed upholstery with oiled walnut base
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original magnificent mid-century Adrian Pearsall swivel lounge chair with in blue velvet. The chairs features a swivel rocker ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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1970s, Chrome Caged Armchair by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
When only a chic mid-century chair will do, get it linear & oversized, plush & cozy. And of course get it wrapped in chrome. -Measures:  42" width, 35" depth, 24" height, 15" seat...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Club Chair & Ottoman, Newly Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adrian Pearsall Gondola club chair & ottoman, Newly Upholstered USA, Circa 1960s A rare offering of the iconic Gondola Club Chair, and complimentary round ottoman/stool both des...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola' Button-Tufted Chairs for Craft Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
Distinctive 'Gondola' chairs exceptionally well designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States circa 1960s. Known for his daring designs which brought high sty...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Chairs by Craft and Associates
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of low, wide barrel chairs supported by a sculpted walnut open frame base. Made by Craft and Associates by Adrian Pearsall. The chairs have be...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Black Adrian Pearsall for Craft Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning, rare and super comfortable Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates armchair in original black vinyl. Signed.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Faux Leather

Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Velvet Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs in the 1970s. This piece has two cushions in original soft brushed brown velvet. Super comfortable. USA, 1970s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

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Mid-century Modern club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern club chairs 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 club chairs 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 fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern club chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original club chairs, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Milo Baughman, DOOQ, and Dunbar. 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 club chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $277 and tops out at $86,000 while the average work can sell for $3,882.

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