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Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather 1969, Set of 2
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" easy chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Ital...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Big Globe Lounge Chair with Ottoman.
The Globe Chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959, this particular set is fabricated in the 1960s.
...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Stringa Armchair by Gae Aulenti, 1962 - Original Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Armchair by Gae Aulenti, 1962 - Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Pair of Mandarin Chairs, Black Leather, Finland 1960s
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sculptural pair of Mandarin lounge chairs designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, circa 1960. With their softly futuristic presence and organic clarity, these chairs embo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Cesca Arm Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll / Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. The classic...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Leather and Tubular Metal Lounge Chair, Denmark, c. 1950
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in New York City, NY
Danish lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø is comfortable and is in original leather which is in good vintage condition. Steel frame has walnut caps at top of backrest.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of CM236 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin and produced by Thonet. The model fully embodies the formal research conducted by the French designe...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid century swivel easy chair Rondo, rattan
steel, Göte Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century swivel lounge chair, model Rondo, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Göte Möbler i Nässjö AB. Introduced in 1962, the Rondo model is a striking example of Scandinavian ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair for office " EA 117 " Charles Ray Eames for ICF USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Description
Office Armchair model " EA117 " swivel in Black fabric brown fabric back and chromed frame on wheels, height adjustable and inclination position.
Designed by Charles & R...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Oxford Classic Office Chair Model 3293C Made In Cognac By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Marcel Breuer
Wassily’ Armchair c.1960s Attributed to designer Leather hide
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Marcel Breuer, the iconic ‘Wassily’ Armchair, circa 1960s, stands as a landmark of 20th-century modern design. Originally conceived in 1925, the chair was revolutionary...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Adjustable "Digamma" Armchairs by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
The postwar boom years of the 1950s through to the 1960s were one of the periods of greatest influence of Italian designers. Design in the 60s paved a way to a more aesthetical appro...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish White Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacob...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Danish Mid Century Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Wooden Leather Office Armchair by E. Kold
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century dining / office armchair model "PK11" in natural patinated chrome-plated steel, black leather with a curved wooden ash back and armrest by Poul Kjaerholm pr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Poltrona
401
di Menilio Taro per Cinova anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona vintage con struttura in compensato curvato con impiallacciatura in legno esotico e rivestimento in pelle nera, gambe in metallo.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Black Fiberglass Desk Armchair Charles
Ray Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a rare black fiberglass armchair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This specific model is an early, rare early generation version featurin...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ciprea armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1968
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare armchair mod. Ciprea designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1968.
Polyurethane foam frame, cotton velvet, painted wooden base, wheels for easy movement.
The project re...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ciprea armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1968 set of 2
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pair of armchairs mod. Ciprea designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1968.
Polyurethane foam frame, cotton velvet, painted wooden base, wheels for easy movement.
The projec...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma armchairs for Gavina Italia, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. The chair...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Regent', leather, metal, Italy, designed in 1960
This admirable lounge chair named ‘Regent’ is designed by the talented Italia...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Model "Euroform" Armchairs, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Maurice Calka Arflex Coppia di Poltrone Mod. Grand Prix , Design anni
60
By Maurice Calka, Arflex
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegante coppia di poltrone disegnate da Maurice Calka per Arflex negli anni ’60, modello Grand Prix, uno dei classici più iconici del design italiano del periodo.
Le sedute present...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.
By E. Kold Christensen, A. Mikael Laursen, Poul Kjærholm, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in København K, 84
Rare 1960s swivel chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, executed in chromed steel with a refined, architectural clarity that resonates with the period’s exploration of...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Lounge Chair model “ P40 ” by Oslavo Borsani, Italy 1957.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Lounge Chair model “P40” with independently adjustable recline, in khaki fabric (new upholstery).
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1957.
Designer - Osvaldo Borsa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi, Armchair, Metal, Vinyl, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in High Point, NC
A red vinyl and metal desk chair or armchair designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Rima, Italy, c. 1960s.
Vinyl upholstery shows mild to moderate wear.
Foot has moderate wear...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi, Armchair, Metal, Vinyl, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in High Point, NC
A red vinyl and metal desk chair or armchair designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Rima, Italy, c. 1960s.
Vintage vinyl upholstery in fair condition, ideally reupholstered.
F...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Model Euroform Armchair, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Euroform armchair, design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Rosewood frame, reupholstered with quality model Jagger Green -fabric by Lauritzon. Brass...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Poltrona Fratelli Pozzi, Anni
60
By Pozzi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Poltrona Fratelli Pozzi, Anni '60, Made in Italy.
Sedia girevole in compensato colorato bianco realizzato dai Fratelli Pozzi negli anni '60. Questa sedia è unica per il suo design pi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Black Leather Wassily Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid-century modern black Wassily arm chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Knoll are circa 1960. This classic pair features black cowhide leather on a ch...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas
By Mogens Koch
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s vintage folding Safari chair in canvas, brass and leather and hardwood frame. Constructed of high quality components and with attention to detail. The brass accents have devel...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century modern brown B3 Wassily arm chair designed by Marcel Breuer was manufactured by Gavina circa 1960. This chair features beautiful cognac brown cowhide leather...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Leather and Chrome Recliners - Two Available
By Jean Prevost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price shown is per chair. May purchase individually.
Aged aniline leather with deep patina and rich tonal variation is common on high quality European hides from the 1960's-70's. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,800 / item
Set of 4 FK 84 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm in Velvet and Metal, 1960
s
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of four FK 84 armchairs by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, designed in 1962 and produced in Germany in the mid 1960s. This model belongs to the FK se...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Armchairs Brazilian Manufacture, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Pair of Armchairs Brazilian Manufacture, realized in 1960s.
Cherry wood, metal and fabric.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
"Diamond" Chair, Harry Bertoia, Knoll Ready for Re-Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare authentically vintage "Diamond" chair designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia's...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Armchair, Peter Hoyte, 1960s
By Peter Hoyte
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- rare type.
- The seat and armrest padding are missing
- We can manufacture according to your requirements upon request.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Armchairs for " EA 117 " Charles Ray Eames for ICF USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Set of 4 Armchairs model " EA 117 " swivel in Black fabric brown fabric back and chromed frame on wheels, height adjustable position.
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, USA in...
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kazuhide Takahama Armchairs for Simon Gavina, Two-tone Velvet, 1965, Set of 2
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Kazuhide Takahama armchairs for Simon Gavina, Ivory and Brown Velvet, Italy, 1965, set of two
A masterclass in quiet precision.
Designed in 1965 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavin...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
BRUNO MATHSSON SWEDISH MiD CENTURY 1907-1988 JETSON SWIVEL ARMCHAIR FOR DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, super comfortable, original circa 1960's Bruno Mathsson of Sweden 1907-1988 Jetson ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair of Djinn Armchairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of Vintage Armchairs Djinn, designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne.
Metal frame lined with foam and covered with fabric .
The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Set of Six Armchairs, Model JH-701, in Birch and Steel by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Six Armchairs, Model JH-701, in Birch and Steel by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Birch, Steel, Wenge and Leather
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
Se...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Danish armchair in leather, steel and teak, Balloon model by Hans Olsen 1960.
By Hans Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian armchair in suede leather, black lacquered steel, and teak armrests. Original design, very elegant and comfortable.
Designer: Hans Olsen
Manufacturer: Hans Ols...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare metal armchair exemplifies Zanine Caldas’ fluid transition from carpentry-based modernism to a more experimental, industrial approach. The circular geometry of the frame ev...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Beautiful mid century modern green velvet striped lounge chair circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful mid century modern lounge chair featuring a chrome frame and newly reupholstered in a striped green velvet. Originally made circa 1950s -1960s and designed by Bernhardt fur...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Kiko Armchair by BSergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare model from Rodrigues’ 1960s production, the Kiko armchair combines the warmth of Brazilian jacarandá with an industrial sensibility expressed through its visible metal fitting...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Newly Upholstered Pair of Armchairs by Hugues Steiner, France, c. 1965
By Hugues Steiner
Located in New York City, NY
Unique looking lounge chairs by Steiner, with large, solid brass feet and considered details throughout.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Pair of armchairs model Wassily or B3 in red-brown leather. The backrest, armrests, and seat are ma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Space Age Orange Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low swivel armchair was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s. This piece of furniture is both functional and decorative, attracting attention with its organic, rounded f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Richard Schultz Armchair, 1966 Collection for Knoll, circa 1960, United States.
By Richard Schultz
Located in Brussels, BE
Richard Schultz armchair, "1966 Collection", design outdoor furniture for Knoll, circa 1960, United States.
Cast aluminum with white weather-resistant powder-coated finish, breathab...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
A. Dolleman for Metz
Co Pair of Armchairs in Suede and Brass
By Metz
Co., A. Dolleman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz
Co., pair of armchairs, suede brass, the Netherlands, 1960
This rare pair of modernist lounge chairs embodies a unique, appealing design. The tubular bra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Kazuhide Takahama Armchair for Simon Gavina, Ivory and Brown Velvet, 1965
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Kazuhide Takahama armchair for Simon Gavina, Ivory and Brown Velvet, Italy, 1965
A masterclass in quiet precision.
Designed in 1965 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, this armch...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Geraldo De Barros Attribution, Armchair, Iron, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, wood and light grey fabric armchair or side chair attributed to Geraldo De Barros
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.25"H x 22...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Danish armchair in woven rattan, with its metal stand, attributed Nana Ditzel.
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional Scandinavian armchair. This is likely an early edition designed in 1959. A large armchair in woven rattan, reinforced by its original metal hoops. The armchair can be hun...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s, Danish armchair, furniture velour, teak wood armrests, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Brown furniture velour, teak wood armrests, oak wood legs, chrome steel armrests. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Sligh...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by LE CORBUSIER, JEANNERET, PERRIAND for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of LC2 armchairs
lE CORBUSIER design,
JEANNERET, PERRIAND
per CASSINA.
n. 29562.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
Anni 60
DESIGNER
Le Corbusier,
Pierre Jeanneret,
Charlotte Perriand
MARK...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wassily steel chromed and leather armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 60s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Italian mid-century Wassily black leather armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s. Wassily Chair also known as Model B3, with rectangular seat in black leather and tubular structure in ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Steel
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1960s Metal Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1960s metal armchairs is available at 1stDibs. 1960s metal armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Knoll, Artifort and Pierre Paulin each produced beautiful 1960s metal armchairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1960s Metal Armchairs?
Prices for 1960s metal armchairs start at $1 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,197.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1960s Metal Armchairs
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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