Questo set di 2 chaise longue in pelle di pecari, progettato da Guido Faleschini negli anni ’70, è un esempio perfetto del design italiano dell’epoca, caratterizzato da eleganza e qu...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set di 2 Chaise Longue in pelle di Pecari, Guido Faleschini, 1970

$20,132 / set

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” armchairs for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

$16,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs by I4Mariani for the Pace Collection

By i4 Mariani

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Teorema dining armchairs Design by Guido Faleschini and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs by I4Mariani for the Pace Collection

$2,020 / set

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from the Netherlands. It is upholstered with cognac

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs

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Leather

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair

$1,480

Pair of ‘Mondo’ Armchairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s

By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda

Located in Karis, Nyland

A pair of ‘Mondo’ armchairs designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda, Sweden, in the 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of ‘Mondo’ Armchairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s

$4,737 / set

PAIR Original 70s Brown Leather Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia Dialogo Chairs

By B&B Italia, Afra Tobia Scarpa

Located in Madison, WI

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, ‘Dialogo’ Chairs, Chromed Metal and Natural Leather, Italy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

PAIR Original 70s Brown Leather Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia Dialogo Chairs

$2,850 / set

Pair of Rare Midcentury Tubular Design Armchairs, Germany, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - nice original condition

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Rare Midcentury Tubular Design Armchairs, Germany, 1970s

$946 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, 1970s

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This pair of mid-century armchairs, designed by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari in the 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, 1970s

$7,627 / set

Italian modern brown fabric armchair Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brown fabric armchair Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s Armchair mod. Compor S 72

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Italian modern brown fabric armchair Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s

$9,474

Set of 4 Mahogany Arm Chairs, Caramel Leather by Danish Overseas Imports, 1960 s

Located in Deland, FL

featuring new Italian leather upholstery. Simultaneously elegant and minimal these extraordinary chairs are

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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Mahogany Arm Chairs, Caramel Leather by Danish Overseas Imports, 1960 s

$9,095 / set

Vintage Danish Modern Brown Leather Easy Chair Ottoman Set from Berg Furniture

By Berg Furniture

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This vintage armchair and ottoman were produced in Denmark by Berg Furniture during the 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Brown Leather Easy Chair Ottoman Set from Berg Furniture

$2,363 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Set of two Commander armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Brazil, 1972.

By Jorge Zalszupin, L Atelier San Paulo

Located in Barcelona, ES

“Commander” armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Solid aluminum, plastic, fiberglass

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of two Commander armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Brazil, 1972.

$10,824 / set

Set of Sofa, Armchair and Pouf by Michele Cadestin for Airbone, France 1970s

By Michel Cadestin

Located in Roma, IT

Set of sofa, armchair and pouf is an original design artwork realized by Michele Cadestin for

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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Sofa, Armchair and Pouf by Michele Cadestin for Airbone, France 1970s

$6,987 / set

Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

By M. Hayat Bros Ltd.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

$1,650

Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, brown leather, oak, Denmark, 1970s This armchair is a prime example of Scandinavian

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak

$1,900

Brown Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling

By Ingmar Relling

Located in London, GB

, supple brown leather, the rich tone contrasts boldly with the light warmth of the birch frame. The

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Brown Leather Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling

$3,004

Pair of CAB 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Original Bulgarian Red

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant pair of CAB 413 armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in the late 1970s and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of CAB 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Original Bulgarian Red

$5,471 / set

Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s

By Augusto Betti, Habitat International

Located in MIlano, IT

authenticity of armchairs, signed by the same author. Very good conditions, with some signs on the leather and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s

$41,451

Pair of Leather Chairs Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s

By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.

Located in Praha, CZ

leather on lower bottom parts, not seen jr.

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Leather Chairs Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s

$2,367 / set

Pair of Maralunga leather lounge chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Maralunga Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Designed by Vico Magistretti for

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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Maralunga leather lounge chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

$6,513 / set

Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Nijlen, VAN

What an Elegant Chair. This chair was designed by one of Denmark's most famous designers. Arne Vodder, who designed it for manufacturer Sibast. Sibast is a respected manufacturer and...

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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

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Teak

Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair

$325

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Argelato, BO

pure sculptural comfort. The soft, enveloping frame is upholstered in black leather (reupholstered

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

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Chrome

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

$11,783

Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Set Consisting in 3 Sectional Armchairs

By Herman Miller

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set consisting in three faux leather sectional armchairs

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Set Consisting in 3 Sectional Armchairs

$2,487 / set

Amazing, Mid-Century Modern Pair of I Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Lomazzi

By Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Catania, IT

Amazing pair of armchairs in the style of Paolo Lomazzi. The armchairs are in original condition

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Amazing, Mid-Century Modern Pair of I Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Lomazzi

$1,421 Sale Price / set

65% Off

Black Leather Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Norwegian Falcon chair in black leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Black Leather Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s

$4,263

Pair Vintage Leather and Chrome Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Cumberland Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair Vintage Leather and Chrome Chairs

$2,000 / set

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1971, set of

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Foam, Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2

$16,000 / set

Pair of Brown Leather Scandinavian Cantilever Teak Bentwood Sling Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Ake Fribytter, Alvar Aalto, Ingmar Relling

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Here you have all the important elements for the coziest of lounge chairs. Well padded leather

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Brown Leather Scandinavian Cantilever Teak Bentwood Sling Chairs

$3,995 / set

Vintage Leather Sofa Set in the style of Giuseppe Munari, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Leather Sofa Set in the style of Giuseppe Munari. Original aniline leather, in very good

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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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Steel

Vintage Leather Sofa Set in the style of Giuseppe Munari, Italy, 1970s

$6,395 / set

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" black leather chair for Cassina, 1977. Italy A true icon of Made in Italy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977

$2,250 / set

Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 413 Dining Chairs in Burnt Orange Leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of twelve armchairs model, 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979 The

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 413 Dining Chairs in Burnt Orange Leather

$35,400 / set

Armchair Model 1788 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner For Fritz Hansen From 1970s

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

The armchair, known as model 1788, is an elegant piece of furniture with an iconic wooden back in

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Armchair Model 1788 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner For Fritz Hansen From 1970s

$1,700 Sale Price

20% Off

Arne Norell Black Leather Safari Easy Chair, Sweden ca. 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage teak and black leather Safari chair by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB, Sweden

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Arne Norell Black Leather Safari Easy Chair, Sweden ca. 1970s

$4,263

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

By Bruce Hannah Andrew Morrison, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue

$3,995 / set

Arnolfo sofa in leather by Ufficio Progetti Gavina, 1971

By Ufficio Progetti Gavina

Located in Ozzano Dell emilia, IT

in polyurethane and synthetic wool. Original upholstery in leather. Bibliography: Fondazione

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Arnolfo sofa in leather by Ufficio Progetti Gavina, 1971

$3,883

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Argelato, BO

with top quality leather Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design Italiano1950-2000

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

$11,783

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

with top quality leather Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design Italiano1950-2000

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Sesann Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina (First Edition), 1972

$14,211

Danish Modern Brown Leather Arm Chair in the Style of Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

Made in the 1970s, this brown leather armchair was designed in the style of Børge Mogensen. Like

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Brown Leather Arm Chair in the Style of Børge Mogensen

$1,200

Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa Solheim Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken Co., Norway, circa 1970s. These stunning Scandinavian armchairs

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa Solheim Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

$5,684 / set

Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s

By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s Armchair and pouf or

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s

$9,474

Mid-Century Modern Leather Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Leather Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Leather Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970s

$2,723

Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s Armchair and pouf

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s

$11,369

1970s Scandinavian Pair Lounge Chairs, Lied Mobler Norway, Teak Leather

By Lied Møbler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of attractive teak and tailored leather cushions lounge chairs are as comfortable as they

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

1970s Scandinavian Pair Lounge Chairs, Lied Mobler Norway, Teak Leather

$2,800 / set

Italian Modern Space Age Black Leather and Yellow Metal Chair, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Leather and metal space age chair, 1970s Space age chair with tubular structure in yellow painted

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

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Metal

Italian Modern Space Age Black Leather and Yellow Metal Chair, 1970s

$1,083

Yrjö Kukkapuro Skaala Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, circa 1970. Featuring original burgundy red leather seat and back cushion, birch and tubular steel

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Yrjö Kukkapuro Skaala Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s

$1,700 Sale Price

22% Off

Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s

$35,529 / set

Regency Style X-Base Chrome Arm or Lounge Chair Parzinger Style, USA 1970 s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Regency Style X-Base Chrome Arm or Lounge Chair Parzinger Style, USA 1970's Exceptional X-base

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Regency Style X-Base Chrome Arm or Lounge Chair Parzinger Style, USA 1970 s

$1,500

Easy Chair Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s

By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

This armchair in patinated brown leather and metal frame is a timeless piece of furniture designed

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Easy Chair Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s

$1,213

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1970s - New Leather Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Lounge chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1970s - New Leather Upholstery.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1970s - New Leather Upholstery

$11,547

Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s

By Knoll

Located in Almelo, NL

been upholstered in cognac leather. These armchair-conference chairs will add a touch of luxury to any

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s

$9,950 / set

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971 The search for a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1971

$7,500

Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

- brown/cognac colored natural leather with good patina. The comfortable chairs are in good vintage

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s

$4,737 / set

Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage Bauhaus Mies van der Rohe MR 20 black leather cantilever arm chairs were made

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Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979

$3,600 / set

Modern Chrome and Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs by Preview Furniture

By Weiman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This matching set of four heavy gauge chrome frame chairs feature black leather upholstery, stylish

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Chrome and Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs by Preview Furniture

$1,800 / set

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1970 Leather Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1970 leather armchair available at 1stDibs. Each 1970 leather armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970 leather armchair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1970 leather armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1970 leather armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Cassina and Mario Bellini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970 Leather Armchair?

The average selling price for a 1970 leather armchair at 1stDibs is $3,661, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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