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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...
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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
5x Original Locus Solus Stühle Poltronova Gae Aulenti Metall design
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von fünf wunderschönen und sehr seltenen Armlehnstühlen des italienischen Traditionsherstellers Poltronova aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Mexican Armchairs in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer these pair of amazing and vintage armchairs in the style off the designs of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1964 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Arm Chair with Red Seat
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchair, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. This particular example dates to 1964, which is dated on the und...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
2 Wassily steel chromed and leather armchairs by M. Breuer for Gavina 60s, 70s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF ORIGINAL 1968 GAVINA KNOLL STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAiRS
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original pair of, Mid Century Modern, 1968 Gavin Knoll stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca chairs with chrome...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
DESIGNER ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN LE CORBUSIER CASSINA LC1 PONY HIDE ARMCHAIR
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exqusite, highly collectable Mid Century Modern, Cassina LC1 Le Corbusier Pony Hide armchair...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rocking Chair RAR by Charles
Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fiberglass rocking chair. Stamped Herman Miller on the underside. Seat height: 40 cm.
Wear due to time and the age of the chair.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chairs, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort.
The chair has ...
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Model Viscontea Armchair, Achille
Pier Catiglioni, Studio Simon, Italy, 1960s
By Studio Simon, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Viscontea armchair, designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Catiglioni, manufactured by Studio Simon, Italy, 1960s. Metal and wood frame, leather upholstery. Heavy patina. Ask more ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tubular armchair from the 1960s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This tubular armchair dates from the 1960s. The frame is in chromed metal and the seat in imitation leather. It is in good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960
s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Jens Quistgaard (the genius behind Dansk) for Nissen Langaa, this ultra-sculptural 1960s Stokkestol (Stick chair) or simple Stokke Chair is the kind of piece that stops c...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair / Lemon Yellow / Classic Modernist
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Gorgeous Bright Lemon Yellow fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact as well as feet. Stamped Herman Miller , 1960 under chair . Ama...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Sofa and Two Armchairs Set in the Style of Gigi Radice, 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sofa and Two Armchairs Set in the style of Gigi Radice, 1960s, Made in Italy.
Living room set with two-seater sofa and two armchairs. The wooden frame has been padded with foam and u...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Conwed Space Age Smoked Lucite Chair on Casters with Foot Stool
By Eero Saarinen, Chrome Craft, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1970s Space Age smoked acrylic armchair and a foot stool by Conwed. Our restoration team hand polished this dark gray Lucite armchair to a brilliant sheen. Both the chair and...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Round Woven Bamboo Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This organic armchair was made in Germany during the 1960s. The round, hand-woven natural bamboo seat rests on a metal frame. The structure wraps the body in a soft curve, creating t...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Carl Malmsten Set of Twelve Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of twelve dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, 1960s
These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These elegan...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jacques-Henri Varichon, Rare pair of Galaxie armchairs, Steiner, 1969
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques-Henri Varichon (1945-2011)
Rare pair of Structura or Galaxie armchairs
Steiner edition, France, circa 1969
Chrome-plated metal and ecru tarpaulin fabric
Haut. 67 (assise 39) ...
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Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960
s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable pivoting model 975 lounge chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's.,
It is just restored with new stunning Alpaca wool bouclé fabric.
...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2x Original Hans Kaufeld Sessel RH 302 Robert Haussmann Bauhaus
By Hans Kaufeld, Robert Haussmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von zwei wunderschönen und äußerst seltenen Sesseln von Hans Kaufeld aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design (Modell: RH 302) stammt von Robert Haussmann un...
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Red Armchair, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Generously proportioned wingback armchair with a soft, organic silhouette and delicately splayed brass legs. Fully reupholstered in vibrant red fabric, the chair blends mid-century I...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two "Diamond" chairs designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Horst Brüning Sedia Lounge Chairs for Kill International, 1960s
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of Sedia lounge chairs by Horst Brüning for Kill International, shell and loose cushions upholstered in leather, outfitted with a swivel frame with a four-star alumini...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Pair of iconic armchairs model Wassily or B3 in dark brown leather. The backrest, armrests, and sea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France
Søn, Denmark, 1960s
By France
Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Scandinavian armchair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by France
Søn in the 1960s.
The frame is made of polished chromed steel, the armrests are in solid te...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$913 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture Arm Chair in Red Fabric
Aluminum
By Lehigh Furniture Company, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Armchair, designed by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture. The chair has an aluminum four point base, and it retains its original red upholstery fabric. The piece is ve...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Model Ateljee Armchairs, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Model Ateljee armchairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1960s Painted wood frame, leather upholstery. Chromed metal brackets for the headrest. The head...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Eero Aarnio for ASKO Finland Viking Chair in Brown Fabric
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Viking Armchair, designed by Eero Aarnio for ASKO Finland. The piece was imported and distributed in the USA by Stendig. The base is of tubular stainless steel, and t...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen 4205 Dining Arm Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sculpted Dining Armchair, Model 4205, initially designed by Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950s.The piece was produced in Denmark, designed hav...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid-century modern brown Wassily arm chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Knoll are circa 1960. This pair features beautiful rich dark brown cowhide lea...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gae Aulenti Velvet Armchair from the 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage armchair by Gae Aulenti from the 1960s.
The armchair has a tubular steel frame, which makes it much more stable.The armchair is upholstered in jute and its cushions are made...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
1960 Pair of Armchairs by Pierre Paulin model F444 for Artiflort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original pair of model F444 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in 1963.
The armchairs feature a sturdy steel frame upholstered in beautiful cognac-c...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century, Ico Parisi for Cassina Pair of Armchairs mod 875
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer, born in Palermo in 1916. His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, consists in an incessant research in the fields of arch...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Erwin
Estelle Laverne "Champagne" Chairs for Formes Nouvelles, Italy
By mes nouvelles, Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare set of four “Champagne” chairs designed by Erwin & Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, Italy, 1960s. The chairs feature transparent acrylic shells that create a light and floa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Paris, FR
ETIENNE HENRI MARTIN (1904-1998)
Two Series 1500 armchairs
Mobilier National ARC design, TFM edition, France, circa 1964
Tubular frame, foam, fabric of your choice (model and color...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wirecone armchair, Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Torino, IT
Wirecone armchair, Verner Panton
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Erwine
Estelle Laverne “Champagne” Chair, Formes Nouvelles, Italy, 1960s
By Erwine
Estelle Laverne, mes nouvelles
Located in Lejre, DK
Iconic “Champagne” chair designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne and produced for Formes Nouvelles in Italy, circa 1960s. The transparent molded acrylic (Lucite) shell appears to float ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Spanish
Dining Chair in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, dining chair, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1964
This dining chair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this de...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Iconic Lady chairs by Zanuso for Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
A classic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or Armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso's 'Lady Chairs'. The chairs are set upon a set on boldly angled and tapered solid...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Armchairs, Metal, Vinyl, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and red vinyl armchairs or side chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 23.25"W x 22.5"D
Seat Height ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair for " EA 117 " Charles Ray Eames for ICF, USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model " EA 117 " swivel in red fabric and metal frame on wheels, height adjustable position.
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, USA in 1969.
Designer - Charle...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Locus Solus armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964.
A first production in excellent condition, restored.
Structure in painted metal, linen, polyurethane padding.
A few ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$5,340 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs by Gigi Radice for Minotti
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Roma, RM
Luigi “Gigi” Radice (1924-2002) was a renowned Italian designer and architect whose work was of significant importance in the development of the Italian Mid-Century Modern style.
Gi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish "Siesta" Armchair, Erhardsen and Andersen, Denmark.
By Erhardsen
Andersen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Comfortable "Siesta" armchair, Erhardsen and Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
The set has the original leather upholstery. It is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 90 cm, seat hei...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Baffo
Lounge chair by Didone
Pareschi for Busnelli, Italy
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Baffo Armchair (circa 1969)
Materials : Chrome-plated metal frame, leather
Size : 80x98,5cm H: 82 cm SH: 29cm
The form and function of Italian design from this era are reflected in ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Restored Wrought Iron
Birch Chairs by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
This striking set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs, attributed to or inspired by the designs of Arthur Umanoff, blends industrial elegance with organic warmth. Comprising two armch...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Viscontea Armchair by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Simon Internation
By Simon International, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare and extraordinary Viscontea armchair, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Simon Gavina-a refined industrial reinterpretation of the Sanluca armchair from twenty...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Other
Deck chair by Lina Bo Bardi designed for casa valéria
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Scarce easy chair by Lina Bo Bardi. Nice patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Armchair for " EA 117 " Charles Ray Eames for ICF USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model " EA 117 " swivel in red fabric and aluminium frame on wheels, original black color, partly repainted.
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, USA in 1969.
D...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Pair Farfalle Chairs by Roberto Lucci
Paolo Orlandini
By Roberto Lucci
Paolo Orlandini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair Farfalle Chairs by Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner pair of armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie paire de fauteuils par Martin Eisler et Carlo Hauner pour Forma moveis, vers 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$22,785 / set
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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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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
- 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.
- 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 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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