Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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
- 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 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
Delicate Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green and Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1950s.
These chairs are beautifully constructed featuring a shell shaped frame composed of diverging lines that brings a ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Guillerme & Chambron Easy Chair in Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
A sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron that is very well executed and made of solid, carv...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This chai...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bas Van Pelt Patinated Tubular Armchair in Metal and Sisal
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt, armchair, metal, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s.
This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945) and w...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Burgundy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Europe, 1950s
Refined pair of lounge chairs that feature high backrests. The chairs are from late Art Deco period, as they show its distinctive c...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Marco Comolli for ICF Lounge Chair in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for ICF, lounge chair, model ‘CP1’, walnut, light orange fabric, leather, Italy, 1965
This lounge chair by Marco Comolli presents an exquisite fusion of materials. The...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari lounge chair, leather, stained beech, chromed metal, Europe, 1970s
Stunning safari lounge chair covered in original upholstery made of natural cognac brown leather. The cha...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marco Comolli Lounge Chair in Walnut and Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, lounge chair model 'CP1', leather, walnut, italy, 1960s
This well-constructed slipper chair embodies a splendid structure based on a simplistic,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, model '944', corduroy, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969
Iconic lounge chairs by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Guillerme & Chambron "Petronille" Lounge Chair in Oak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1965
This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s.
Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furniture is the woven leather upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, cognac leather, solid oak, Europe, 1960s
Wonderful armchair in solid oak. This armchair has a rustic appearance with its sturdy oak frame. The armrests are slightly curved...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained beech, beige fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair with stained beech legs features a modest wing and buttoned back. The seat is thick and the armrests are rounded. The frame of the chair is finished with upholstered nails. The sides are smooth and soft. The feet are small and slightly tapered and the back legs are slightly diagonal in order to create the perfect angle for seating comfort. Due to the soft edges, tilted shapes and upholstery this is truly a mid-modern armchair from Denmark. This chair is a true classic, comfortable chair that will fit perfectly in a cosy corner...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cubic Lounge Chair in Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s.
Geometric shaped lounge chair composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frame that function as an armrest is based on a square shape,...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Spanish Lounge Chairs in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, leather, brass, Spain, 1980s
A highly delicate pair of club chairs with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s.
Geometric shaped lounge chairs composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frames that function as armrests are based on a square shape,...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger, lounge chair model ‘Eurochair’, leather, chromed steel, Switzerland, 1970s
This lounge chair is cr...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners. The el...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Rocking Chair in Beech and Oak
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, rocking chair, beech, oak, United Kingdom, 1960s
Lucian Ercolani designed this rocking chair for Ercol in the 19...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
Giuseppe Munari Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Munari, lounge chairs or sectional sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s
This design is characterized by a L-shaped form based on ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ueli Berger for De Sede Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ueli Berger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, wood and leather, Switzerland, 1970s
High back lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger and manufactured by Swiss quality manufacturer De Sede. Th...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Regent' Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair model 'Regent', fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1960
Admirable ‘Regent’ lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Lounge Chair in Beige Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s.
This lounge chair is an iconic example of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural, the lounge chair is anything but mini...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, chrome, fabric, Italy, 1969.
Elegant, tubular armchair with ottoman designed by Carlo De Carli in 1969, ma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Buffalo Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, leather, Europe, 1970s
This lounge chair is characterized by a bulky construction fully executed in buffalo leather with admirable patina. The seat epitomizes strong l...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
This lounge chair or snug loveseat has a Classic Guillerme & Chambron style. It is bulky yet elega...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sculpted French Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs oak, velvet, France, 1950s.
These beautifully designed lounge chairs hold a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in the wooden frame...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Baron Lounge Chairs by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Baron lounge chair by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Sofa is sold in separate ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Wingback Chair in Olive Green Velvet
By Lev & Lev
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lev & Lev, easy chair, velvet, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This lounge chair of Italian origin is characterized by a solid construction, featuring clear lines and round corners. The design invites you to spend more time on it due to the imposing, high backrest which is slightly tilted and thick cushions. When experienced from the side, the protruding ears develop into the armrests in an undulating way. Therefore, the chair conceives a sophisticated and inviting look. A vivid olive green velvet...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Easy Chair in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
A sophisticated Danish easy chair with beech legs. The sleek, tapered beech legs form a nice interplay with the elegant body of this ch...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Lounge Chairs in Yellow Teddy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teddy upholstery and beech, Europe, 1950s
This pair of bulky lounge chairs are furnished with wooden legs and a yellow teddy upholstery. The lounge chairs have a high...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lounge Chair in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, leather, lacquered beech, Europe, 1960s
This armchair is characterized by a solid construction, featuring clear lines and round corners. The design invites you to spend ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s
Pop-cultural lounge chair, consisting of a crescent seat. The conical shaped base holds the hemispherical ball in place which...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe Lounge Chair ‘Pouffe Garni’ in Red Fabric Upholstery
By Pastoe, Rob Eckhardt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, pouf or lounge chair model ‘Garni’, red fabric upholstery, wood, metal, The Netherlands, 1986
Sculptural yet playful Dutch lounge chair or pouf in red fabri...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Spanish Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ash and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, ash, cane, leatherette, metal, Spain, 1950s.
Joyful pair of Spanish lounge chairs with soft organic lines. These c...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorative details a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lounge Chair in Off-White Striped Upholstery and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, lacquered steel, Europe, 1980s.
This elegant-shaped lounge chair has a solid construction featuring geometrical shapes and sharp edges, giving the lounge chair...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production
The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chair in Walnut and Leather
By Paco Muñoz, Darro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chair for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s
This strong and sturdy low lounge chair is designed by Paco Muñoz in...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, lacquered beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Renzo Franchi for Camerani Camea Pair of Cherry Lounge Chairs in White Sensuede
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge chairs or armchairs with cherry wood frames and white upholstered back, seat and padded arms, Italy...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Cherry
Pascal Mourgue ‘Fabio’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pascal Mourgue for Steiner, lounge chair model ‘ Fabio’, leather, steel, France, 1960s
Wonderful design piece of Pascal Mourgue from 1960s. Mourgue created a comfortable lounge ch...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona F...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elegant Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Sturdy Danish lounge chair in brown leather. This chair has an inviting, comfortable look while still being stylish. The very well-crafte...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Orange Fabric and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, metal, fabric, Italy, 1960s
Eccentric wingback chair in its original orange upholstery. The softness of the shell of this comfortable and quirky chair...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chairs, model ‘6912’, leather, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967.
This pair of well-designed armchairs show a solid construction of delicat...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, white lacquered wood, metal, Italy, design 1965.
Stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Armchairs in Walnut and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, velvet, fabric, walnut veneer, Italy, 1970s.
The construction of these wonderful armchairs show strong resemblance to the club chairs designed by the Italian manufactu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Italian Armchairs in Walnut and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, velvet, fabric, walnut veneer, Italy, 1970s.
The construction of these wonderful armchairs show strong resemblance to the club chairs designed by the Italian manufacture...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning, rare early first edition 1956 "32" series lounge set by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for 'Tecno', Italy. This set comprises a pair of first edition 'P32' lounge and the extremely rare and rrarely seen matching first edition three seat 'D32' sofa. This early set also still retain their original solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first edition solid brass knurled spring adjusters. See image 5.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete first edition series '32' lounge set.
The first edition of this series is disinguished by its elegant triangulated wire rod base which gives the base a sculptural quality that was somewhat lost in the second ediiton where the triangulated wire base was replaced by a more utilitarian and simplified three prong steel base of a heavier guage to replace the strength lost by the removal of the triangulation. This simplification of the second edition reduced overall production costs but in my opinon lost some of the visual appeal of the first edition chairs.
This set have had their upholstery completely restored with new high quality Pantera foam and new rubber support webbing by the original italian manufacturer PIRELLI. The chairs and sofa have been finished in lovely high quality ' A perfect flower' fabric by italian textile manufacturer DEDAR.
'A perfect flower' by DEDAR has a hard-wearing wool texture poised between the perfect regularity of its warp and weft weaving and the natural exuberance of ondé yarn which ripples its surface.
The black enamel finish on the chair bases and sofa legs have been left in their original condition to maintain some visual original period authenticity to this rare early set, these could easily be repainted should the buyer wish to do so. We have also left the brass hardware in its original patina for the same reason but these could also be polished.
The 'P32' lounge chairs was presented in 'Tecno' manufacturer catalogs as a "swivel armchair with automatic repositioning mechanism, metal frame , adjustable back and spring, foam rubber padding and interchangeable covers available in a broad range of colors"
This ingenious automatic repositioning mechanism means that you when sat in the seat you can swivel the chair through any angle between 0- 360 degrees for ease of conversation etc however when you stand up the seat will automatically return to its original position in order to "maintain order in the room".
Dimensions:
Lounge chairs:-
84 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
33.1" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
Sofa:-
190 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
74.8" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
LITERATURE:
The 'P32' lounge chairs are published in :-
'Osvaldo Borsani', Gramigna and Irace, pg. 278-279
Domus, issue number 342, May 1958, , page 15
The 'D32' sofa is published in:-
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO ,issue number 56, 1959 (original full page Tecno advert )
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO, issue number 115,1964 page 27...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Stained Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Grand lounge chair in black leather and stained walnut. This chair features a solid wooden bas...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, model 'Martingala' , fabric, chrome, lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
Eccentric easy chair designed by Italian designer Marco Zanuso in the fifti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Byron Botker for Landes Customizable Lounge Chairs with Tubular Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chairs, blue fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s
A comfortable easy chair that features a curved...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952
Set of iconic ‘Congo’ easy chairs by Theo Ruth. These chairs have a unique construction, forced by...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair, black leather, steel, Italy, 1964
This lounge chair by Zanuso remains among the best examples of armchairs designed by the architect. It is no...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tecno Italian Bulky Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, lounge chair, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s.
A substantial and sizable armchair produced by Italian furniture company Tecno. The bulky appearance is amplified by th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Knoll, Milo Baughman, Lawson-Fenning, and Artifort. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $97,000 while the average work can sell for $4,382.
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