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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: Artifort
Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F675 als known as the Butterfly Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort, Holland. This chair with elegant lines is edited with the original cow s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs model 115, metal, fabric, the Netherlands, design 1958 A pair of easy chairs with a metal base, designed by Theo Ruth for the company Ar...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin 442 lounge chairs Artifort Netherlands 1962
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic pair of model 442 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a pair of lounge chairs model 442 which is...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Set of 2 Model 442 Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 Pierre Paulin "442" Chairs for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. These lovely chairs are also fabricated in the 1960s The combination of steel and the upholster...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail 'Lady' Chair, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The chair is in unique condition with beautiful snow-white Alcantara upholstery in very good condition....
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chairs for Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
Original pair of ribbon chairs model 582, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. A striking, space-age form with curving planes. Incredible swoo...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the late 1960s and early 1970s French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. We are happy to offer this beautiful Artifort “Ben...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Iconic Artifort F330 ‘Cordoba’ Lounge Chairs in Soft Ochre Leather
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of Artifort F330 lounge chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful Ochre soft leather upholstery and with black wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pierre Paulin Artifort Wool Upholstery Oyster Chair Orange Wool Upholstery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Light orange to deep yellow original wool upholstery.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Early piece designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Features a Black Leatherette Backrest and Orange fabric upholstery upon the seating. Seating can easily be ‘folded’ or disassembled wh...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

Elegant Artifort C 070 Lounge Chair by Kho Liang Ie in Black Leather and Chrome
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very elegant C 070 lounge chair designed by Kho Liang Ie in 1964 for Artifort. The chair comes in black leather in perfect condition constructed on a very heavy chromed base. Manufac...
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome

Artifort Two-Toned Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced in the 1960's, this low profile and almost minimalist mid-century club chair by Dutch manufacturer Artifort was re-upholstered in almost black fabric with bone seat and stee...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

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Pair of Theo Ruth 'F815' Lounge Chairs, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
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This striking pair of lounge chairs was designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1960s. The rare model numbered F815 was produced by Artifort in The Netherlands. The design is marked by t...
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Artifort Pierre Paulin Blue Ribbon Velvet Lounge Chair in Stock
Located in New York, NY
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Two Lounge Chairs, Model 'Ben', by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1990s
Located in Hellouw, NL
These are two Artifort classic lounge chairs designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin. This model is called 'Ben' and is typical of the designs of the darling of the Dutch furni...
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Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of 1st edition Pierre Paulin “Tongue” lounge chairs, Artifort, 1960s Timeless elegance untouched by fleeting fashion. The above features perfectly distinguish the “To...
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Rare dutch design lounge chair model: F109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very rare mid-century modern design lounge chair model: F109B by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950. High end Dutch design. The lounge chair is very comfortable and displays Theo Ruth's fa...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair for Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oyster chair designed in 1958 by french designed Pierre Paulin for the dutch company Artifort. Chromed steel base and upholstered in original fabric. Signed.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair for Artifort
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H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Mississippi' Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sectional sofa 'Mississippi', Belgium, 1978 French designer Pierre Paulin created the 'Mississippi' modular sofa in 1978. This sofa shows five elements t...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Customizable Artifort Ribbon Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Textile

Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
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Slice armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Slice Chair "model F437", designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959. It's made of two identical shells … a simple aesthetic. Each perspective reveals a new shape. This armchair...
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Fabric

Customizable Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutiona...
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Customizable Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colors and revolutionar...
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‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
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Aluminum

Vintage 'Groovy' or F598 Lounge Chair in Blue by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Groovy' or 'M-chair' shell seat, model F598, was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1973. It is a timeless and beautiful design that still finds great demand. This chair ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Vintage 'Groovy' or F598 Lounge Chair in Red by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Groovy' or 'M-chair' shell seat, model F598, was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1973. It is a timeless and beautiful design that still finds great demand. This chair ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt Series No 042 Lounge Chairs, 1963
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt series no. 042 lounge chairs designed in 1963. Designed as a multi-seat system where individual units are joined together, side by side and back to back. Bo...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome

Pierre Paulin Artifort Pair of 'Groovy' Lounge Chairs in Red Wool Upholstery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of groovy chairs F598 in red wool fabric by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.    
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Aluminum

Pierre Paulin Set of 2 "442" Club Chairs for Artifort, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 Club chairs called "442" designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. In 1962, reinterpreting Florence Knoll's settee from 1954, he softe...
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Nicely Refined Rosewood Sideboard Designed by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel and Manufactu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic lounge chair model 121 designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, Holland, 1956. The chair is newly upholstered with teddy fabric made from alpaca wool. Which give...
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Metal

Pair of Pierre Paulin "Ribbon" Chairs, Model F582 for Artifort, Netherlands 1966
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two sculptural Ribbon chairs rendered in Zebra fabric with a white lacquered pressed wood base, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1966.
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Pierre Paulin F678 Spider Lounge Chair Artifort, 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important lounge chair model F678 designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Holland 1965. This is for the so called spider lounge chair. Th...
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Leather, Rope, Plywood

Pair of Pierre Paulin "Ribbon" Chairs, Model F582 for Artifort, Netherlands 1966
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two sculptural Ribbon chairs rendered in original Zebra stretch fabric with a white lacquered pressed wood base, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1966
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 ‘Ben’ Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the late 1960s and early 1970s French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. We are happy to offer a beautiful set of Arti...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Set of Two Midcentury Artifort Cocktail Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful set of armless Theo Ruth lounge chairs for artifort. Newly upholstered in woolfelt in combination with the most beautiful Cowtan & Tout fabric by Jane Churchill...
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Wool

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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