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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 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
Shell Dining Chair, Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich side chairs pair made in Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of side chairs or bedroom chairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, made by unknown manufacturer in Italy 1950. The egg-shaped chairs have solid walnut wooden legs which have a ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of iron frame club chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iron frame upholstered club chairs.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Iron

Italian Midcentury Pari of Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury set of two chairs with armrests from late 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Ava Armchair Brass Fittings Soft Marrom Seat and Textured Beige Backrest
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava armchair is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Brass

Set of Eight Upholstered Club Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amidst the tumultuous political landscape of 1970s Czechoslovakia, designers demonstrated remarkable resilience. Despite the constraints imposed by the era, they managed to create in...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Alpaca

Charlie Armchair with Bouclé Latte Structure and Natural Wood Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Wonderful No. 802 Lounge Chair by Carlo de Carli / 3 Available
Located in Munich, DE
A iconic Italien lounge chair and carlo de carli´s most recognized design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Naugahyde

Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Buttercup" lucite lounge chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne, designed for Laverne International as part of the Invisible Group introduced circa 1960, as an experiment using lucite a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Faux Fur, Acrylic

Mid-Century-Modern vintage Club Chair, Italy, 1950S
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century-Modern vintage Club Chair, Italy, 1950S
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of High Back Elegant Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of elegant high back chairs, dark walnut hand rub finish, with tufted square button back and seat, upholstery off white velvet chenille, curved top finial design.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chenille, Foam, Walnut

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 lounge chairs was designed in 1950s by Miroslav Navrátil in Czech Republic. It features a fiberglass seating shell and a wooden ba...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fiberglass

Italy 1960s Cubist Armchairs, Iron Legs, Faux Leather by RIMA , Rinaldi Mario
By Rina Rinaldi Mario
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1960s Cubist armchairs, by Rinaldi Mario , wooden structure, iron legs with aluminium ring, faux leather quilted upholstery. Very good conditions. Measures cm: H 45\82, W 73, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Aluminum, Iron

Agusto Bozzi for Saporiti Modernist Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Agusto Bozzi for Saporiti Modernist lounge chair with ottoman. Upholstered seat mounted on a painted steel frame with brass accents.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Olive Leather Club Dining Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Leather club dining chair Sourced from Belgium by Brendan Bass. One of a kind. Measures: Arm height 25" Back height 31" Seat depth 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Midcentury Armchair in Original Green Fauxleather, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This armchair in the style of Aldo Morbelli was made in Italy in the 1950s. The armchair with armrests has a green faux leather upholstery and iron legs with brass finials. The piece...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Black and White Armchairs with Metal Bases, G. Frattini, Pair
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury, wildly stylish tall back lounge chairs of aerodynamic design with original angular nickeled iron bases and original Naugahyde tufted sides, attributed to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in Sapphire & Platinum Fabric with Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic club chair was realized in the United States, circa 1950. It features an open U-form back, gently domed seat and straight conical legs in ebonized walnut. I...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Golden Metal Base, Beige Bouclé Round Shaped Blop Armchair
Located in Lisbon, PT
Blop armchair celebrates the dualities of comfort and nuanced modern design. This oversized chair combines a tight metal structure with soft, pillow-like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage barrel back lounge chairs. Stamped on underside. very well crafted. In the manner of Paul Mccobb for winchendon. Unc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair in Mahogany & Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, Brazil, 1960s. Elegant Brazilian armchair. The curved frame is made of mahogany and beautifully exposed on the outside of the shell. The smaller high...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Chrome and Black Leather Club Chairs in the Style of Le Corbusier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful and stylish chrome and black leather club chairs in the style of Le Corbusier.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Club Chair Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, club chair attributed to Harvey Probber features a round, barrel shape, walnut frame with rosewood trim is newly upholstered in a raspberry tweed, cotton linen bl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut

Asymmetrical Leather Club Chair by Wittman
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Austria. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. White leather original upholstery. Note- both chairs are different height and are asymmet...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Club Chairs, George Nelson Style, Box-Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Club Chairs, George Nelson Style, Box-Form A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern large lounge or club chairs. Each having a wood trim on...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Modern Three-Legged Sculptural Armchairs by Preview Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Eye-catching, three-legged sculptural chairs manufactured by Weiman-Preview. Expertly restored, these chairs are compact nicely padded upholstered in a plush pink colored velvet. Ver...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 leather Chesterfield armchairs from the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Set of 2 leather Chesterfield armchairs from the 1970s. Dimensions: Backrest height: 86 cm Armrest height: 56 cm Depth: 83 cm Width: 84 cm The leather has traces of use. See the ph...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your space with this pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Chairs. With their curvaceous silhouette and sculptural form, these chairs blend comf...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of club chairs is upholstered in a rich brown vinyl that is complemented by metal legs, making them a stylish choice for any lounge, office, or home. Please confirm...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Black Leather Vintage Armchairs Johannes Spalt Austria c 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern pair of black leather armchairs designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt and executed by Franz Wittmann, Austria. Early Johannes Spalt leather...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Fiordaliso sofa by Mimo Padova 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Three-seater designer sofa model 'Fiordaliso' 1970s fabric upholstered and manufactured by Mimo J. Padova. Modern furniture element perfect for any type of environment, from vintage...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

20th Century Italian Pair of Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Iron Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of Mid-Century modern Italian club chairs made hand crafted iron, in good condition. The sculptural armchairs have a half-rounded, short backrest with slightly outstre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Four Vintola Dining Chairs, White Velvet Adamo and Eva by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Vintola Dining Chair, White Velvet Adamo and Eva by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Naked Pouf 2 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of John Stuart Barrel Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage midcentury lounge chairs by John Stuart Inc. Low and deep with white upholstery and casters. Reupholstery recommended.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Vintage Style Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek pair of white club chairs shows off Mid-Century style through a comfortable design. Vinyl upholstery makes these chairs easy to cl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Armchair Luc with Soft Velvet and Natural Rattan
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc armchair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This armc...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Rattan

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1954 for Widdicomb lounge chairs
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Classic and comfortable, deep seated club chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb originally purchased in 1954. Elegant midcentury lounge chairs with espresso lacquered...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Isa Bergamo Leather & Hide Tub Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century style tub chairs in leather and hide. Accented with low brass legs. Round barrel back shape frame in leather with matching color hide seats. Please confirm locat...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome set of four D.I.A. chairs feature a barrel back, an external frame finished in "midnight chrome" that supports the upholstered body, and casters at the base for ease of...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Pair of modernist walnut armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2556 Pair of modernist walnut armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Italian manufacture 1950ca. 58 x 55 h 73 seat 40
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Bisou Armchair with Laser Vintage Rose 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

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern swivel chair features stitched red vinyl with brass upholstery buttons around the trim. Substantial cast iron swivel base adds gothic appeal to this midcen...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Iron

Large vintage upholstered fabric armchair by Comello Italia 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Upholstered 1970s fabric armchair with removable cushion. Marked in the plastic base located under the seat. Normal signs of wear from age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Fine 1970's Italian Red Velvet Armchair with Brass Legs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine 1970's Italian red velvet armchair with brass legs.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Brass

Large upholstered camel-colored leather armchairs from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of large camel-colored leather armchairs from the early 1970s, of high Italian workmanship and quality. The cushions underneath all have removable and removable covers; the sea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

1960's Mid-Century Modern Flat Bar Chrome & Black Leather Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this incredible pair of Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They are original from the 1960's, and are rare designs. They were previously professionally reupholstered ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome

"Contrast" Armchair by Pascal Mourgue 1982 - Faux Sheepskin upholstery
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Contrast" Armchair by Pascal Mourgue 1982 - Faux Sheepskin upholstery Wear consistent with age and use Post-Modern Style - Vintage The "Contrast" chair was designed by Pascal Mour...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Armchair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Armchairs are made out of walnut wood. Newly re-upholstered. Tops of arm rests are covered with wooden decorative elements. Condition is very good. Restored. France, circa 1950s ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Yellow corduroy easychairs by Ceriotti
Located in Brussel, BE
Yellow corduroy easy chairs by Ceriotti with a metallic frame. We also have a matching sofa in pink velvet available.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

Croix I Armchair with Brass Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Delicate seaming in diagonal shapes throughout Croix upholstered back contrast with the smooth seating. Stylish and elegant, this armchair is extremely comfortable in its’ perfect fi...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Brass

Italian modern steel, plastic & fabric AEO armchair, Archizoom for Cassina, 1973
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel, plastic and fabric AEO armchair by Archizoom for Cassina, 1973. AEO model armchair, Italian and modern, in steel, plastic and red fabric, designed by Paolo Dega...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Pair of Metal Club Chairs with Faux Zebra Print
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of black and zebra print upholstery chairs. Having black metal legs with brass caps.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Frida Armchair with natural oak feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
A fine and delicate work of textured seaming, as if a geometric embroidery was made, makes this armchair detailed and rich. An astonishing surprise, to perceive how embellished a spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair Dimensions. 18 W ; 21 1/2 D ; 30 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Wood

20th Century Italian Round Club Chairs Raised on Four Wooden Crossed Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century Italian round club chairs raised on four wooden crossed legs upholstered in white fabric. Very stable and elegant design in very good ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Wood

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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