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F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare F555 model, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's.
Just upholstered with new foam and lovely high quality 100% wool fabric. The chair is in perfect condition....
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Otto Parzinger, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of folding Campaign armchairs in the style of Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage P180 Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1968
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Fusion of aluminium, plastic reinforced with fiberglass, vinyl-coated padding. Manufacture label under the base.
Bibliography:
Domus, no.458 (January 1968), p. d/407
Giuseppe Drago-J...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Mid-Century Modern Chrome
White Tufted Lounge Chairs After Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of flatbar lounge chairs after Harvey Probber circa 1960's. These feature shiny polished chrome frames with tufted bright white upholstery. 100% original chairs, very...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Yellow and Green Wingback Armchair by Miroslav Navratil for Ton, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Absolutely unique Wingback armchair designed by Miroslav Navratil.
Produced by TON in Bystrice in the 1960s.
The original yellow/green material (sheep's wool boucle) was cleaned and ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
B3 Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer Edition Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
This iconic model was made by Marcel Breuer in 1925 during the period of time when he was The director of the Bauhaus carpentry workshop in Dessau in
Germany. For his creation, he w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Oyster Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's.
This female edition has been made just for a few years!
This chair is very comfort...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Piero Ranzani Italian Armchairs Mod. "Anna", 1966
By Piero Ranzani
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Piero Ranzani in 1966, for the fine Italian manufacturer Elam. The armchairs are part of the "Anna" model.
The armchairs are splendid and extremely...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$5,211 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius Easy Chairs Modell Bo-561 Bo-Ex Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Berlin, DE
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chairs Modell Bo-561 von Bo-Ex in Dänemark In very nice Brown color, in nice condition great set
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cantilevered Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber occasional lounge chairs. Very comfortable chairs with chrome cantilevered frames upholstered in their original light tan color fabric. Can be used as...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Safari Directors Chair by Mogens Koch for Interna, 1960
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Stuttgart, DE
High quality build folding safari chair from around the 1960s.
These rare to find chairs were designed by danish architect Mogens Koch for the manufacturer Interna, these chairs set...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Pair of Italian Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of chairs, in original very good condition.
Shipping to continental USA is $500
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,850 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber model no. 1427A, circa 1960's. These chairs combine mid-century details with a modern silhouette to create an eye-catching accent ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armchairs by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios”, Brazil 1960s.
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchairs designed and produced by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios” around 1960’s in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Solid wood, brass details and new upholstery. Ready to use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Donald Deskey Style Industrial Armchairs Streamline for Royal Metal
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Streamline Modern Industrial Armchairs Vinyl
Tweed
Metal frame steel and aluminum Walnut Wood arms.
Made by Royal Metal.
Design style of Alfons Bach and Donald Deskey for Roya...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort model F510 lounge chair.
Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Minimalist Black Velvet Armchair, Italy, 1960
s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Minimalist Black Velvet Armchair, Italy, 1960s
This minimalist style vintage armchair from the 1960s with its gracefully curved tubular structure creates a light silhouette,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chairs by Maison Jansen, 60s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage chairs in smoked glass and steel feet. Cushions restored with white bouclette.
France, 1960s.
Designed by Maison Jansen.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$17,527 / set
Pair of Extravagant Armchairs with Bouclé Fabric by Gianni Moscatelli Italy 1968
By Formanova
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of extravagant black and white Formanova armchairs covered with bouclé fabric Italy 1960s.
Formally very mature pair of armchairs manufactured by the company FORMANOVA.
These c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of the first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551
Just Married!
Designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort, The Netherlands
Reuph...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
$12,800 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Pair of Armchairs by Claude Vassal
By Claude Vassal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs designed by Claude Vassal
Black lacquered vintage patina feet.
Reuphostered with Lelievre Paris raya fabric
Rounded forms and ergonomical chairs
Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of "Soriana" Armchairs Designed by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Soriana" armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Structure in chromed steel. Afra (1937-2011) and Tobia (1935-) Scarpa studied at the Venice Institute of A...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller with original fiberglass frame and fabric upholstered seat, refurbished...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair circa 1960 Attributed to Steiner
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1960 attributed to Steiner.
Coating to change.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Chrome and Boucle Fabric, 1960s
New upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Armchairs by Claude Delor
By Claude Delor
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs by Claude Delor, France, 1960s recently reupholstered with a white cream fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Leather, Steel and Teak Armchair, Balloon Model by Hans Olsen 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair in upturned leather, black lacquered steel and teak armrests. Original model, very elegant and comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Modern Design Pair of Office Arm Chairs by Brune, Germany 1960
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design pair of Office Arm Chairs by Brune, made in Germany 1960's. Rare Chairs! Brune Label underneath the chair. Original green fabric with Palissander loo...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,705 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 "Lens" Chairs by G. Offredi Blue Velvet and Chrome, Saporiti Italy 1968
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury armchairs with tubular steel structure and seats. "Lens" model was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced for Saporiti, around 1968 in Italy.
These items ar...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Eames Desk Chair EA 117 by Herman Miller, 1990s - 3 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, BE
Eames Desk Chair EA 117 by Herman Miller, 1990s - 3 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
B.J. Hansen Lounge Chair in Teak and Black Upholstery
By B.J. Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BJ. Hansen, lounge chair, leatherette, teak, metal, Norway, produced in Sjøholt, 1960s.
This high-quality wingback chair is based on a solid construction featuring round and bold s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Armchair
Ottoman by Georges Frydman - France 1960
s
By EFA, Georges Frydman
Located in New York, NY
Rarest "Tube Coudé" lacquered steel legs armchair and ottoman by Georges Frydman for EFA, France. Brass screws on armrests sides.
This armchair will ship from France and can be ret...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Leather Small Armchair, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of leatherette armchairs, metal and brass feet, Italian production from the 1960s. With original upholstery in good condition, as shown in photos, with normal age-related wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580.
This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966.
This is the very first edition with very nice curv...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Two Armchairs by Isa Bergam Mid-Century Modern
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
Two Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, red velvet original and legs in brass.Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s .
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$1,515 / set
Marco Zanuso Senior Armchairs for Arflex in Opaque Rose Suede Leather, Pair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful and iconic ZANUSO Senior armchairs retain the original Arflex label to underside. Upholstered in a soft dusty rose suede leather which accentuates the tones of this l...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Leather N Wood Armchair Oasi 85 by Legler for Zanotta, 1960s
By Gian Franco Legler, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Leather and wood armchair Oasi 85 by Legler for Zanotta, 1960s
Armchair mod. Oasi 85 in red leather and wood. The seat and back are made of soft red leather, fixe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made from metal. The chair is upholstered in real soft leather in black color. The headrest...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,417 Sale Price
40% Off
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artifort 446 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured in Holland, 1962. The chairs have been newly upholstered in off-white / light grey velvet. The chairs have solid...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Twelve Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional fe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Suspended Rattan Lounge Chair
By John Risley
Located in London, GB
A striking, large scale lounge chair with an enamelled tubular steel frame and suspended seat in woven
braided rattan. In the manner of John Risley. USA, c. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,663 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of "Prelude" Lounge Chairs by Louis Paolozzi
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of "Prelude" lounge chairs,
Re upholstered with off-white wool, gilded metal feet
Designer: Louis Paolozzi,
Edited by Zol,
France,
1960s.
H: 73 cm / 28.7 inches
Seat H: 38 cm /...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$10,185 / set
Mid-Century Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's.
This is a original and early edition set with nickel legs, they are produced in the 60's.
It is a c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Original Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Black Leather Armchairs
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France
Søn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of armchairs was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Danish manufacturer France
Søn during the 1960s. The geometric frame of the armchairs is made of chrome-plated...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,216 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s
A set of two beautiful and very comfortable Italian Midcentury armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1960s.
The have...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
A. Dolleman for Metz
Co Armchair in Suede with Tubular Metal Frame
By Metz
Co., A. Dolleman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, armchair, suede, brass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960
This rare modernist lounge chair embodies a unique, appealing design. The tubular metal frame is sle...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid Century F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair, model F511.
Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Modern Nickel Upholstered Italian Chairs, Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of Modern Nickel Upholstered Italian Chairs, Gianfranco Frattini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Italian Pair of Armchairs in Red Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, coated steel, Italy, 1960s
These Italian easy chairs have a streamlined construction with elegant, subtle lines. When experienced from the side, a gentl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Jada Armchairs by Sergio Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Jada armchairs is an original design furniture realized in 1960 by Sergio Saporiti.
A pair of armchair realized in velvet and leather. Yellow and red colored
Very good conditio...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$4,500 / set
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery and Metal
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, lounge chair, fabric, metal, brass, Italy, 1960s
This Italian lounge chair by Augusto Bozzi (1924-1982) is characterized by a modest aesthetic due to its...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Matched Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs in Red Mohair Jean Prouve Style
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegance meets industrial. Pair of lounge chairs, metal frames, walnut arm rests and stunning red mohair seat and back. Extremely comfortable, superior quality and construction, amaz...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1965, Martin Visser, SZ01 Tubular Easy Chair in Very Rare Black Artificial Cane
By
t Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti in the style of.
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern armchair with roll-over flat armrests a steel frame with its original red upholstery which is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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.
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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 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 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 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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