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Mid-Century Modern Wingback 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
Color:  Black
Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition Very sturdy construction. Two items available. Czechoslovakia, 1980s Price for one item.
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Danish Black Leather Upholstered Wingback Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Danish black leather upholstered wingback chairs.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather

Børge Mogensen Pair of Chairs 2204 with Black Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A pair of Danish vintage Børge Mogensen wingback chairs model no. 2204. They are upholstered with the original black leather and the legs are made of solid walnut. The cushions ar...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Foam, Feathers, Walnut

Design Classic Black Leather Wingchair and Footstool by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
Wingchair by Borge Mogensen (model 2204) with ottoman (model 2202) in black leather, designed for Fredericia during the 1960s. Produced during the early 1970s. The set remain i...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather

High Back Lounge Chair by de Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta Model "Campo"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s "Campo" lounge chair by de Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta 1984, Italy. U-shaped black leather frame with grey velvet-covered seat and a loose decorative cushi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery

Pair of 1950's Velvet Wing Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very unusual pair of wing back armchairs, these date from the 1950-60’s. They are of generous proportions and are very comfor...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Velvet, Elm

Svend Skipper Pair of High and Low Back Lounge Chairs in Green Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super stylish pair of 1960s lounge chairs in gray green leather by Sven Skipper. The chairs are one of Sven Skipper's classic well-known and sought ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather

Danish Modern Wingback Chair and Stool with Black Leather in Kaare Klint Style
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish modern wing chair with stool in Kaare Klint style. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with black leather in strong quality....
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Black Leather Wingback Armchair Easy Chair Borge Mogensen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Stylish armchair from the 1970s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Upholstery: leather. Dimensions: height 105 cm, seat height 45 cm, width 73 cm, d...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather

Large Italian Rattan Pool or Beach Armchair, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A perfect pool or beach chair. Protection from the sun and space to hang up wet towels. A very rare model. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Metal

Marco Zanuso Senior Lounge Chairs Arflex, Italy, 1951
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic iconic lounge chair pair designed by world known designer Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy 1951. These two lounge chairs have thei...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Barrel Scallop Back Ribbed Back Upholstery Wing Chairs NEW UPHOLSTERY
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New gold and black upholstery scallop back wing chairs with real springs seats.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Melchiorre Bega, Lounge or Wingback Chairs in Light Gold Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge / wingback / high back chairs designed and produced by Italian architect Melchiorre Bega. wooden legs, upholstered in brand new light gold / bronze metallic ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Satin, Wood

Danish 1940's Black Leather Large Wingback Lounge Chair with Patina
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare find. Large wingback lounge chair in black leather. Maker unknown but the chair is much in the style of the Fritz Hansen chairs at the time. The leather remains supple and in ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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1980s Natuzzi Beige Leather Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
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Borge Mogensen Easy Chairs with Footstool Model 227, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 227, produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. New and reupholstered cushions in Danish Kvadrat fabric. Excellent vintage condition.  
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Italian Wingback Armchair in Red Velvet by Gio Ponti, 1950s
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Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
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Stylish George III Style Wing Back Armchair in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
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Mid Century Danish Leather Wing Chair, c1960
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Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Wingback Fiberglass Shell Chair, Black
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Pair of Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, circa 1970
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Pair of Italian Wingback Chairs in The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Orlando Orlandi, Rare Lounge Chairs, Green Fabric, Wood, Brianza, Italy, 1948
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Sculptural Lounge Chair ‘Turner’ by Jack Crebolder for Harvink, 1982
Located in Voorburg, NL
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Mid-century Modern wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wingback 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 wingback chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wingback chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wingback chairs, popular names associated with this style include Paolo Buffa, Lawson-Fenning, Fritz Hansen, and Edward Wormley. 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 wingback chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $467 and tops out at $57,500 while the average work can sell for $4,995.

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