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Pair of 2 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sling-back T chair as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture series in 1952. With
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brown Leather Scandinavian Cantilever Teak Bentwood Sling Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Charles and Ray Eames, Alvar Aalto, Ake Fribytter
Located in Chattanooga, TN
on the leather but no rips or tears. The canvas on the backs of the chairs are frayed in the upper
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

‘Alagoas’ armchair by Michel Arnoult
By Michel Arnoult
Located in San Francisco, US
and back are formed from thick, saddle-grade caramel leather slings, stitched for durability and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Set of 4 Safari Lounge Chairs by Karin Mobring for IKEA – Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
cognac leather sling seats and backs, exuding a warm, natural presence. The leather shows visible signs
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be borrowed during his 1985
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Aluma-Stack Chair by Jack Heaney for Treitel - Gratz Co. Inc., 1947
By Treitel Gratz, Jack Heaney
Located in Sagaponack, NY
leatherette sling seats and back rests. Part of the permanent design collection of MoMA. Designed by Heany in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Early Edition MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Germany
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hellouw, NL
features chromed tubular steel frames and black leather slings, configured in the iconic cantilever form
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Don Shoemaker Folding Arm Chair, Mexico c.1960
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
consistent with age and use. Chair 1: Minor wear on the leather seats. One chair is missing two leather pins
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Don Shoemaker Folding Arm Chair, Mexico c.1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
consistent with age and use. Chair 1: Minor wear on the leather seats. One chair is missing two leather pins
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-Chairs set of 6 ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
is why they're called T-chairs. The leather sling seats are attached at three spots – the back and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Safari Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
leaders and most famously Pope John Paul II who, according to Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Leather Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND BEECHWOOD "SAFARI" CHAIR Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928 in brand-new custom
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Mid Century Modern Leather “Safari” Chair after Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
around the 1980s. Crafted in a stained hardwood with a sling seat made of rawhide leather, the chair
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tooled Leather Sling Safari / Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
Pazmino himself, took two sling chairs back to the Vatican when they were only meant to be borrowed during
Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Pair of Hayat Brothers Pakistani Roorkee Safari Black Leather Sling Campaign C
By M. Hayat Bros Ltd.
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Pakistani mid-century 'Roorkee' safari campaign chairs with carved walnut frames and black
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20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

1960 vintage retro Torbjørn Afdal Brown Leather Sling Armchair
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning Sling Leather Armchair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo A striking mid-century Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Wohnbedarf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Leather Armchair Scandinavian Black Cantilever Bentwood Relling 1970
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in London, GB
wonderfully cool sling-back lounge chair will add stunning curves, colour and comfort, and a knockout relaxed
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Pair of Kristian Vedel High-Back Modus Lounge Chairs
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kristian Vedel Modus lounge chairs. The sling-like sculpted back and armrests form to the
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Felt, Upholstery, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Vienna, AT
cushions and the seat back sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by William Kienzle, ca. 1950
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, rawhide leather sling seat and back. The leather bears a striking natural surface, enriched by decades of
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Don Shoemaker for Senal Folding / Adjustable Chairs in Rosewood Leather 1960s
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of mid-century folding arm chairs (priced individually) by celebrated Mexican
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Karin Mobring Safari Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Karin Mobring Safari Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1970s Description (≈300
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black
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Mid-20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Mid-Century mahogany folding chairs. The seats are soft, brown leather sling style
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Roxinho vintage Safari armchair in leather and wood by MCM Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
amazing mid century Roxinho leather safari style lounge chairs by Michel Arnoult, circa 1960 Brazil. These
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

RESTORED 1960 JEAN GILLON BROWN LEATHER BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD ARMCHAiR OTTOMAN
By Jean Gillon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather has been washed back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished, it is over
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Swinger Rocking Chair, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of 1970s safari chairs constructed from stained pine with natural linen slings and loose
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Pine

Flavio De Carvalho "FDC-1" Armchair, 1950
By Flavio de Carvalho
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
circular back ring that gives the chair its unmistakable silhouette. Instead of upholstery in the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Maggiolina Armchair with Ottoman in Metal and Fabric by Marco Sanusso, c. 1947s
Located in New York, NY
frame, the chair features a black leather sling which holds the back and seat cushions, both upholstered
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounge Vinyl Straps Aluminum Frame
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounge w/vinyl
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and back cushions are
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950-1960’s Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounge Vinyl Straps Aluminum Frame
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome 1950-1960’s Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounge w/vinyl straps
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and back cushions are
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950-1960’s Set of 6 Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounges Aluminum Vinyl
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome 1950-1960’s set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges w/vinyl
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Estelle Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-legged leather sling lounge with a T-stretcher. ''Space was as important to them as the items in it
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

Westnofa Bracket Back Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mid-Century Modern Westnofa wood bracket back lounge chair with chrome runners and black leather
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Chair White Ash + Olive Leather
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
the back supports. This listing includes one chair. This award-winning leather and wood sling chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Black Leather
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
the back supports. This listing includes one chair. This award-winning leather and wood sling chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Sling Lounge Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Cologne, DE
Sling lounge chair, designed in 1960 by Charles Pollock, made in the USA by Knoll International
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cherry Sling Chair and Side Table Set Handmade One of One
By Sam Martel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind chair is a mid-century reimagining of the classic beach lounger, designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Cherry, Walnut

Soren Nissen Ebbe Gehl Leather Black Safari Chair with a Brown Suede Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Soren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl Buttonback Safari chair with leather and suede sling arms. Dark
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Brutalist Lounge chair in Pine, Ash and Saddle Leather by Ate van Apeldoorn
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
two slings for seating and back. The leather is treated with a special wax coating for the first
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Pine

Set of Ate Van Apeldoorn Lounge Chairs in Pine and Leather, Model stokkenstoel
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
quality saddle leather that our upholsterer used to create the two slings for seating and back. The
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Pine

Pair of Brutalist Lounge Chairs by Sonja Wasseur in Oak and Leather, 1970
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Woudrichem, NL
height of the back can be adjusted to create the ultimate seating comfort. These chairs were made to last
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Charles Pollock 657 Chairs for Knoll, circa 1970
By Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
profile. Heavy natural cowhide, carefully shaped to form the back and seat sling, is suspended on the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of T Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dorchester, MA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Swedish Black Saddle Leather Safari Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Winterswijk, NL
A pair of Swedish 'Safari' armchairs from the mid-1970s. The chairs are made out of a solid pine
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair with Ottoman
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Detroit, MI
Mid-Century Modern design quickly gaining popularity. Dimensions: Chair: W 31 1/2" x D 29" x H
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair with Ottoman
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Detroit, MI
mark. This striking chair is a beautiful example of Mexican, Brazilian and Latin American Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
geometric black and white fabric, with navy blue canvas on the sling back. . Frame in black lacquered beech
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj Stools Denmark 1960
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Denmark circa 1960, the folding oak X frames with patinated natural grain leather sling seats, reserve now
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Mid Century Leather Sling Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century leather sling back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all mid century leather sling back chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 47 antique and vintage mid century leather sling back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century leather sling back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century leather sling back chairs bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mid century leather sling back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Lawson-Fenning, Don S. Shoemaker and Senal produced popular mid century leather sling back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Leather Sling Back Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $889 on the low end and $28,950 highest priced.

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