Mid-Century Modern Seating
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 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
Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century reddish teak toned dining chairs with blue enameled metal frames. Metal legs and side hooks for creating a single row of chairs. Very comfy single pressed wood ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Sc...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$9,600 / set
Original Pouffe Stool by Jindrich Halabala from 1958 - Made in Czech
Located in München, DE
Original pouf by the renowned Czech furniture designer Jindřich Halabala.
Manufactured in 1958. Made in the Czech Republic.
Recently professionally reupholstered in an elegant chenil...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful pair of two stools designed by Edmund Homa.
The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa.
The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of 4 Dark Brown Stained Thonet "N. 218" Inspired Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Thonet "N. 218" style dark stained bent wood bistro chairs with cane seats. In original condition with visible wear consistent with their age and use. Wear includes scratchi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
LC2 Le Corbusier Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
By De Sede
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969
It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather.
The patchwork pieces are sust...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet. Tufted curved armless low lounge chairs. Shows little signs of use and wear on leather. Very comfortable a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of 12 Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik.
Striking Danish design from the 1970s.
Solid oak frame...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305
Located in Decatur, GA
Large angled sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Model 5305. White oak legs with brass sabots.
New foam and taupe linen blend upholstery. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Lutz, FL
An uncommon High Back Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman set designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler Norway. A well documented design however as no tags are present....
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid Century Angel Pazmino Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Chairs
Located in Lutz, FL
Set of 2 Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960's, original metal tags on front cross stretcher and paper tags on underside of leather seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Corner Chair, France 1960s
Elegant oak corner or tricoteuse chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s, exemplifying the designers’ hallmark blend of Fr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
$7,747 / set
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century modern sculpted walnut rocking chair beautifully marries organic form with relaxed comfort, showcasing the era’s commitment to human-centered design. The sculpted wa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted tubular steel and fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Moderate to heavy wear to metal frame.
Fraying to vintage fabric.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Johannes Andersen Capri Longue Chair 1950s in original condition
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and wood sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric ideally replaced, several minor stains.
Wear consistent with age and use.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An elegant and restrained group that captures the spirit of Italian post-war design, where proportion, lightness and architectural clarity take precedence over ornament. These chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French 1970’s pine upholstered stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 1970’s reupholstered pine stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Some wear to the wood and opening of the joints but still very solid and useable. New foam tops ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,318 / set
Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sofa, upholstered in luxurious smoked sapphire blue velvet and featuring sculptural supports, is a masterful example of the work of celebrated American de...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm in Vienna, Austria. Originally created in 1904 and subsequently reissued in 1987, ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and desirable pair of early Barcelona chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll during the formative years of auth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, metal and yellow mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Rosewood, Cognac Leather
This Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair by Göte Möbler Nässjö exemplifies Scandinavian comfort and craftsmanship from the 1970s, designed for everyday living rather than formal display. Upholstered in original cognac leather, the chair was meant to age gracefully, developing a rich patina through years of use in living rooms and reading corners. The sculpted rosewood frame provides both visual warmth and structural strength, while the reclining mechanism allows the sitter to effortlessly shift between upright and relaxed positions. Subtle button tufting and softly contoured armrests enhance long-term comfort, making this a piece intended for extended lounging rather than occasional seating. Paired with its matching ottoman, the chair becomes a functional centerpiece—perfectly suited for conversation, reading, or unwinding at the end of the day.
Fun Historical Fact During the 1960s and 1970s, Swedish manufacturers like Göte Möbler focused heavily on ergonomic seating, responding to a growing cultural emphasis on comfort, wellness, and time spent at home. Reclining lounge chairs became especially popular in Scandinavian households, where long winters encouraged cozy interiors and functional furniture. Rosewood was prized during this era for its durability and striking grain, often reserved for higher-end designs. Today, original Swedish recliners...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant classic Midcentury modern iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Original vintage Herman Miller production in Brazilian rose wood. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Gorgeous c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Wave-Form Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this chaise was made by Craft Associates early in Pearsall's career, around the 1950s. Featuring the now-classic wave form seat and a two-stage carved wa...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style Gio Ponti, a great looking pair of large tall wing back vintage rattan armchairs in overall nicely aged original rich honey colored surface patina. Designed by Lio Carmi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Cane
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Located in Chicago, IL
Pernilla 69 lounge chair
by DUX
Sweden, circa 1970
laminated and steam-bent beech, canvas webbing
chair: 38½ h × 29½ w × 35 d in
Condition:
Good overall condition. General wear exi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of " Edouard" lounge chairs Guillerme et Chambron, France mid 50's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare pair of " Edouard " oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison.
France 1950's
Wood has been refinished and the chairs have been entirely re upholstered in " Cas...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Unique Limited Edition Jaguar XK150 Sofa
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition X150 Sofa
Made from Fibreglass
Made in Two Halves so you can have a table in the middle
Identical to Original
Leather Upholstery and Wire Wheels
Much Fun and a Real C...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric shows distress at front edge of seat cushion.
Moderate weatherin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use.
Brand new green fabric.
Overall Dime...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice large Danish Lounge chair probably made around 1950. Made after older methods with coils springs in the backrest and seat but with a loose cushion added which became popular aro...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern, Sofa with Vintage Patterned Upholstery by Søren Lund, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
This classic Danish modern sofa features a clean, timeless design with loose cushions and visible light wooden round legs, characteristic of Scandinavian furniture from the mid-20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Beech
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. Features light Tan tufted leather upholstery with pipi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame.
Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Modular Sofà Mario Bellini Amanta 1970s White and Green Italian Design Resin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Modular sofà Italian design green and white resin.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Resin
$3,799 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge or Club Chairs Walnut & Tweed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Bauhgman in the 1960s, this chair has had multiple versions and revisions over its life cycle, being refined and reworked over a decade, culminating in the design yo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Beech
Gijs van der Sluis Style Beech Wood and Metal Stacking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gijs van der Sluis style stacking armchair exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century Modern design with its blend of natural materials and industrial functionality. The pressed beech wood s...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Dining Chairs Wood Curved Leather Beige Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Four Midcentury Modern wooden chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
High-quality materials and precision craftsmanship give them an iconic and refined look. The chairs fea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century
By Hans Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and rare set of four mid-20th-century "Frederik VII" dining chairs, beautifully crafted in smoked oak with elegant carved details. The seat and backrest are upholstered in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish 1950's Wingback Lounge Chair in with Open Armrest by Soren Willadsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung Danish wingback lounge chair by Soren Willadsen. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of varnished oak wood showing gre...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Camel Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This pair of swiveling "Nautilus" chairs by the iconic designer Vladimir Kagan exemplifies his groundbreaking approach to modern furniture design. Inspired by the organic and fluid f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Mid-Century, Denmark c. 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair from the 1940s, Denmark. Upholstered in shearling with a solid wood frame. Simple, well-balanced proportions and solid craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very sought after set of 4 Danish oak dining chairs Model 66 by Henning Kjærnulf made in the 1970's by Nyrup Møbelfabrik Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for comb...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
Located in Bantam, CT
Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions.
Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed.
Shows minor wear, general good condition.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Icy Blue Dunbar-Style Sofa with Walnut Base + Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
Midcentury Modern long icy sky blue velvet/velour sofa in low, long and lean proportions. A solid walnut stretcher and six legs, in conjunction with the color keeps this feeling ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Textile
Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade oak dining chairs by Henning ("Henry") Kjærnulf made in Denmark the 1960's as by EG Kvalitetsmobel (chairs are labeled underneath). These are the taller ve...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Danish Modern lounge chair in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in solid oak with reupholstered cushions in high-quality shearling lambswool. Made in the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak, Wool
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This iconic ottoman is part of the legendary Togo collection designed in the 1970s by Michel Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural and functional wood framed valet dressing chair with woven seat, hanging jacket bar with upper smalls shelve. In the manner of Danish designer Hans J. Wegner this is the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very important piece of design history, and to understand why - it is all in the details, so to anyone interested in modern art and interior design, please keep reading.
Vladimir Kagan’s 'Roll Back Day Bed' (model #6718) was originally conceived as a one-off design for a client in the 1950s. Valdimir Kagan selected Rosewood and Lucite, materials he had just started experimenting with at that time, blended it into a futuristic frame with a brass-capped cylindrical adjustable back cushion that can transform the sofa into a daybed and even into a double sided gallery seating system. All on top of Lucite legs giving the appearance the sofa is floating above ground.
By all accounts - Vladimir Kagan advertisements, catalogues, the design community and even the team at Vladimir Kagan Designs had it documented that the design (model 6718 Roll Back Day Bed) was first put into production in 1967, however this one - this exact sofa in the photos and listed for sale, IS THE ONE that he created in the 1950s for a special one-off client. And it was later, in 1967 that he decided to bring the design into production, all based on this concept model which we have listed for sale.
This is all documented with the Vladimir Kagan archives under registry 25073. They were thrilled to have found this surviving example and have added it into their archives, knowledge-base and timelines. They wrote:
"We conducted a detailed review of the Kagan Archive, and we were puzzled to find that Vladimir consistently dated the release of the Roll Back Day Bed to 1967. Also based on Vladimir’s accounts, Hugo Dreyfuss retired in 1960, ending their partnership. This would mean that your example pre-dates the “earliest production date” we have on record for the Roll Back Day Bed or Roll Back Sofa...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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