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Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
The spectacular vintage Mid-Century Modern Japanese floor chairs were made by Tendo Mokko in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
$4,700 / set
Oak
Taupe Mohair Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century modern lounge chair seamlessly combines sculptural wooden arms with a gracefully
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
20th Century Danish Pair Of Upholstered Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This delightful pair of 20th-century Danish upholstered chairs exudes mid-century modern charm and
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,395 / set
20th Century Scandinavian Upholstered Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
synonymous with mid-century Nordic design. The chairs feature softly curved backs and generously padded seats
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Wicker Chairs By Drucker
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming pair of mid century wicker chairs made in France in the 1960s by Maison Drucker
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Jens Risom Lounge Chair Model U430
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom lounge chair U430 for Risom Inc. Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair designed by Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Club Chairs
Ottoman A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Pair of Mid Century Modern Club
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$2,895 / set
French Leather Wing Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage mid 20th century French leather wing chair. This armchair has buttery soft leather, a deep
Category
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Midcentury Lounge Chairs by R W Toothill
By Toothill
Located in Seaford, GB
Timeless Features of the R. W. Toothill Lounge Chairs
1. Danish-Inspired Mid-Century Design
These
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,850 / item
Leather Club Chair Midcentury by Henredon 1950s
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
An Exceptional Mid-Century Leather Club
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in San Diego, CA
true icon of Mid-Century Modern design, this Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft embodies
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charles
Ray Eames "Rar" Brown Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs in Grey Alpaca Velvet, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of swivel chairs that encapsulate the essence of mid-century modern design: the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury English Leather Club Chairs with Custom Cushion and Nailheads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English leather club chairs from the mid 20th century with custom cushion, tapered wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs
Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs
Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Holly Hunt Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century era.
Whether placed as a statement piece in a reading nook, lounge, or private study, this chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Acrylic, Upholstery
Red stained beech rocking chair, Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
s
By Pastoe
Located in Balen, BE
Mid-century modern rocking chair crafted from solid beech and finished in a vibrant red stain
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
MCM Dining Chairs by Theodore Alexander - Set of 6
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of (6) Mid-Century Modern Dining
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Jaroslav Smidek Beech Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs perfectly captures the era’s signature
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
-century modern lounge chair features a sled-base solid oak frame, caned seat with adjustable caned back
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Charles Eames
Eero Saarinen for Vitra 1940 Organic Conference Chairs, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
in New York, a mid-century modern masterpiece of the Eames era.
The upholstered biomorphically
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
Queen Anne Floral Crewelwork Print Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning crewelwork floral upholstered fabric on the large wingback reading chair. The fabric is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Satellite Lounges by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. C. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Adrian Pearsall Satellite Chairs—a mid-century classic originally designed in the 1950s. With a low
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
An English William IV Leather Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840
A William IV leather library chair with curved back and circular seat, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oak reading chair by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1955
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Corner reading chair in solid oak by Guillerme et Chambron, designed in the 1950s.
This rare piece
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
nooks, this accent chair combines mid-century design with contemporary sophistication, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$3,561 / item
Pair of Mid Century leather Swivel Chairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
PAIR OF MID CENTURY LEATHER SWIVEL CHAIRS
A stunning pair of leather swivel armchairs, a blend of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$3,358 / set
1960s Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Walnut and Birch Occasional Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
two tier table, would make an ideal lamp or reading side table next to a mid century swivel chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Walnut
Guglielmo Veronesi Sculptural Lounge Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
mid-century seating design.
The chair is in good vintage condition, showing signs of age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Paul Mccobb Armchair for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
as an accent chair in just about any interior. It has the graceful lines of a Mid Century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
height and voila - now the quintessential Mid-Century Modern chair can be used where it could not before
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century French Oak Armchair with Spindled Sides and Round Green Cushion
Located in High Point, NC
and depth. The rounded back cushion adds a sculptural touch, enhancing the chair’s mid-century
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Frank Reenskaug, Brahmin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Shell Chairs by Chromcraft- a Pair
By Chromcraft
Located in Trenton, NJ
This pair of Mid-Century Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs from Chromcraft make a timeless fusion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Finn Juhl No.53 Reading Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare - but really rare in rosewood with beech .... model bo62 made by Bovirke.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nanna Ditzel-Style Mid-Century Hanging Rattan Egg Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into a realm of timeless design and comfort with this Nanna Ditzel-Style Mid-Century Hanging
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut rocking chair manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Cognac leather mid-century modern easy Chair, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
"This magnificent mid-century modern easy chair is the epitome of sophistication and style. Made
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair with ottoman. Danish modern cloud lounge chair from 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Single Mid-Century Lounge Side Chair Designed by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great single Mid-Century lounge side chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Lane. Beautiful shape
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pair of Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Lounge Chair in Oak
Green Bouclé, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Embrace the timeless elegance of Danish Mid-Century Modern design with this exquisite lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, Italy
By Busnelli, Arrigo Arrigoni
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
Description
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair
A very good looking well made and comfortable
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Lounge Chairs By Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, c1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an incredible pair of vintage mid-century lounge chairs designed by the renowned Sven
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak
Green Bouclé, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
reading nook, these Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs will instantly elevate the ambiance of any
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bouclé
Pair of Highback Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Reading Lounges by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of slopped arm lounges, three button tufted down back, sculptural walnut base, designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Very comfortable set, perfect in a library set...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
2 Mid Century
Blade Arm
Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, c1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This set of two Mid-Century Modern “Blade Arm” lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Six Italian Architectural Side Chairs mid century modern in wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Dronten, NL
These mid-century modern Italian side chairs in wenge and leather are the epitome of effortless
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Italian Modern Ebonized Horseshoe Lounge Chairs in Buttercream Mohair, 1970s
Located in Culver City, CA
1970s are a true testament to the enduring allure of Mid-Century Modern design.
These chairs would
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair
Ottoman, Models 670
671, 1957
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames; Herman Miller; Charles & Ray Eames; Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair; Ottoman; Iconic Design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair
Ottoman, Models 670
671, 1957
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames; Herman Miller; Charles & Ray Eames; Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair; Ottoman; Iconic Design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman in teak. Comfortable armchair for reading or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid 20th Century French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Man Reading in Chair
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Deep in Thought
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
stamped verso
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 20 inches
very good condition
provenance: from the artists estate, Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Midcentury Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury reading chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every midcentury reading chair was constructed with great care. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury reading chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury reading chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each midcentury reading chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Finn Juhl, Paul McCobb and Dan Wenger each produced at least one beautiful midcentury reading chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Midcentury Reading Chair?
Prices for a midcentury reading chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $908 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,546.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Midcentury Reading Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
- What makes a good reading chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
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