Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: North American
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool
Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,492 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible design is a pair of Model 120 LF 'Tulip' lounge armchairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International. Ingeniously designed in 1957, this wide span armchair is crafted from molded fiberglass, and enameled steel.
This elegant Tulip easy chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, bedside chair...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$8,900 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Cayenne Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,118 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chair By Kroehler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylishly cozy lounge chair was made by Kroehler Manufacturing company circa 1966 as part of their American Leisure Collection. This chair was made in the style of and therefore...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Lucite
Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, a stunning piece of furniture that will elevate any space with its sleek and modern design. The chair feature...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern case armchair was designed by American designer Mel Smilow for Smilow's joint firm, Smilow-Thielle furniture, circa 1950s. The club chair features an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs in Romo Fabric for Widdicomb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s iconic walnut Lounge Chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and made by Widdicomb newly professionally refinished and reupholstered in designer Romo fabric...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$11,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stickley Cherry Windsor Style Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Stickley light Cherry Windsor Style Armchair. Measures 23" in width, 20" in depth, 38" in height. Seat height is 18". Arm height is 27.75". Seat interior width is 17" and seat interi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair. Model number 6309, part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. Beautiful channelled mahogany frame with ultra-suede seat and back c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Designer, Armchairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and off-white fabric armchairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30.5” H x 23.25” W x 22.625” D
Seat Height: 18.5”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Style "Peacock Solid Ash Arm Chair, 1970
s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Iconic Ash Wishbone arm lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner, 1970's. Featuring professionally refinished solid framework, smooth plume back, wide solid seat and arms. Classic. C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Original leather.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb 312 Armchair for Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect slipper chair by Paul McCobb 312 Armchair for Directional in Maharam Mode: Saltwater. We have reupholstered in fresh, new fabric and foam. Great chair with clean understated...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Chris Earl Ebonized Oak, Black Leather Moresby Armchair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in ebonized oak and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, c...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Caned desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century
Made of solid ash barrel back frame with caned back and sides, beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Centreville, VA
This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaurant, La Fonda Del Sol. Some collectors call these “La Fonda” chairs after the restaurant where they were first installed.
Because Girard wanted chairs with seat backs no higher than dining table tops, Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames La Fonda Arm Chair...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with brown velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thin squa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair manufactured in the United States. This chair features a solid walnut-stained oak frame with sculptural armrests...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s
Pair of American modernist armchairs having a woven rattan pattern on the arms and backrest and non-removable cheetah fabric ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Edward Wormley Attribution, Armchairs, Wood, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, cane and white fabric armchairs or side chairs attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H x 22.5"W x 22.0"D
Seat H...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-Century ‘La Fonda’ Armchairs by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s iconic La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York City, this pair of ‘La Fonda’ armchairs represents a unique intersection of mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored, vintage flat bar chrome lounge chairs set designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These lounge chairs have recently been updated with period appropriate grey tweed wool fabric. The texture and tone plays beautifully against the chrome frame. The original Thayer Coggin tags were preserved, and sewn into the seats. The chairs have a sleek pitched back gangster lean that cradles you into a comfy nook. Upholstered arm rests add even more comfort without giving the chair a bulky overstuffed look. Two metal clips on each chair hold in the otherwise loose seat cushions.
A superb pair of Milo Baughman’s legendary 951 flat-bar lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin, these pieces stand as paragons of mid-century modern elegance.
These chairs embody the intersection of artistry and engineering. Their flat-bar steel frames, rendered in a sleek chrome finish, form luminous architectural lines; the upholstery—now restored in a refined gray tone—is wrapped over down-blended cushions that appear to float above the frame, giving silhouette and comfort equal weight. The arms are gracefully padded and wrapped, softening the assertive metal while maintaining Milo Baughman’s signature aesthetic: restraint plus comfort.
Condition is excellent. Minor surface marks along the chrome reveal age but not weakness—the kind of truthful signs that confirm authenticity rather than distract. The cushions have been re-fluffed, the upholstery taut, the joints solid and quietly confident. This pair feels as settled in now as they will years hence.
Provenance and pedigree matter: the 951 is among Baughman’s most celebrated designs (originally dating from 1966), produced by Thayer Coggin, an atelier with enduring reputation. Pieces like these appear in museum collections, high-end design archives, and notable collector inventories.
These chairs are especially suited for interiors that prize both form and function. They could frame a minimalist coffee table, anchor a reading corner, or stand solo in a gallery-like space. In lighter neutrals or with accent cushions, the gray upholstery complements both warm woods and cooler metals; under ambient lighting, the chrome casts subtle highlights that shift with daylight. Owning this pair is not just acquiring seating—it is securing mid-century modern heritage, style that remains deeply relevant and visually compelling.
951 Design Classic Chair:
Originally designed in 1966, the 951 lounge chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly rare and highly sought-after Vladimir Kagan Model 175C 'Sculptured Walnut Arm Chair' designed in 1950 (see catalogue photo), this early product...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$14,800 Sale Price
35% Off
Set 4 Richard McCarthy for Selrite Oak
Iron Upholstered Captains Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Richard McCarthy wrought iron and oak dining armchairs. Featuring sturdy and balanced brown enameled solid wrought Iron reinforced framework, ergonomic curved oak...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eight Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This set of eight dining chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates reflects the designer’s bold exploration of form in the 1970s. With tall angular backs and sculpted walnut fra...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Resin, Epoxy Resin
$16,995 / set
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious model 1705 easy lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Zinc
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut, Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of cane-back dining chairs designed by the influential Milo Baughman for Directional made in the early 1960's. Constructed from a frame of solid America...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Knoll Wool Boucle, Pair Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition pair of authentic Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are upholstered in a gorgeous red wool boucle fabric by Knoll called their "Classic Bo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
$4,740 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1970s Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style set of six chrome armchairs newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé and attributed to Design Institute of Ame...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Barcelona
chair for Knoll made in USA 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965Chrome steel base , detachable cushions with bone white leather upholstery. This pais Is an original Mies Van der...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$3,031 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$2,712 / item
Mid Century Gunlocke Style Walnut Chairs by Annandale - a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Gunlocke/ Paoli style mid century armchairs.
Gorgeous style.
The woodgrain is just beautiful.
Solid wood.
Original upholstery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$337 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Six Harvey Probber Style Dining Chairs 4 Side 2 Arm
Located in New York, NY
Squared bright chrome frames, original, but worn green fabric upholstery. Set consistes of four side chairs, and two arm, or captains, chairs. Dimensions in listing are for Arm chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sally Sirkin for Robert Scott Pair of Leather Arm Chairs, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Sally Sirkin for Robert Scott Pair of Leather Arm Chairs, 1970. Original leather. There is wear on the legs of the chairs and some minor d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in his New Hope Studio in 1976. These chairs were designed with creative exposed joints...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$23,000 / set
Pair Hans J. Wegner "the Chair" Model JH503 in Oak for Johannes Hansen. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of "The Chairs" or "Round Chairs" designed by Hans Wagner and made by Johannes Hansen for distribution but Knoll International. These have been expertly refinished an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather and aluminum lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. Features comfortable midnight blue leather cushions; each cushion has...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,750 / set
Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
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's most famous and recognized design and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The Diamond chair is characterized by a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery can be re-done for these chairs - by hand. Featuring new automotive-grade, single-stage polyurethane paint, this expansive set is ready for re-upholstery a fabric of your choosing.
Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne.
Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
With their iconic warped-screen frames and famous comfort this set of "Diamond Chairs" is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for a set of authentic, vintage Bertoia...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. This exquisite duo is a perfect addition to any refined interior.
The first chair, ad...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
$2,950 / set
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-century modern, walnut bentwood armchair by Thonet features a curvaceous profile with the back and seat made from a single piece of bent walnut. The segmented yellow tweed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern Model 150 tulip arm chairs designed by Eero Saarinen were manufactured by Knoll in 1971. This iconic set of mid century chairs feature a w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman StyleGrey Velvet Mid-century Cubist Modern Club Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stately, bold, and unapologetically sculptural, this cube-shaped club chair from the 1970s marries architectural assertiveness with inviting comfort. Inspired by the celebrated aesthetic of Milo Baughman, its form exudes masculine confidence—broad, grounded, and strikingly geometric.
The deep seat and thick, plush cushions envelop the sitter in luxurious repose, offering a high seat height balanced by an essence of solidity. Restored with a tactful eye, the frame has been meticulously refinished while preserving its noble proportions; only a discreet scratch remains. The reupholstered cover in sumptuous grey velvet enhances the tactile allure.
Crafted by Bassett Furniture Company—established in Virginia in 1902—this chair reflects decades of American craftsmanship. The company’s roots in solid wood construction and simple, elegant proportions shine through in this modernist masterpiece.
This 1970s Cubist...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak, Upholstery
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the iconic Brno chairs, these hefty flat bar cantilevered chairs by Brueton. Distinguished by its flowing lines, featuring stainless steel frames in a rare brass plated f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Solid Walnut and Leather Lounge Chairs by Gunlocke, Jens Risom Style
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair Classic Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in solid walnut and leather manufactcured by W.H.Gunlock Company. designed in the manner of Jens Risom. Beautiful color..superio...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handmade in his studio in Paoli PA in 1951, by one of the most celebrated American artist and woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the be...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1970s Chrome Cantilever Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1970s chrome cantilever club chairs, newly upholstered, with bright polished chrome frames supporting floating upholstered seats. Very co...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,760 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Mid-Century Modern Paddle Armed Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall 2291-C Chair
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern 2291-C lounge chair was realized by the legendary designer Adrian Pearsall in the United States circa 1960. It features subtly angular front legs and d...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set 8 Figured Walnut Modernist Armchairs, conference, Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great set of 8 solid figured walnut armchairs, stunning brass corner detail, amazing Mid-Century Modern design, superior quality and construction, extremely comfortable, seats appear...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Studio Organic Modern Stacked Laminated Mixed Woods Lounge Chairs Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matching pair of laminated wood chairs as a sculpted work of art. It consists of layered mixed woods. It has a satin sheen and is in great condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$32,250 / set
Sergio Maza Red "Toga" chair for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in New York, NY
Nice Tomato Red version of the classic "Toga" chair, designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Minor surface scuffs, and small bruise on bottom egde, as shown in images.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Ward Bennett Green Button Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century tub form swiveling lounge / armchair with green button tufted upholstery. (Ward Bennett).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960. Chair is original.
Measures 26.5" wide, 24" deep, 30" tall, seat height 15", seat width 24", seat depth 22"
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of rare 1960s AFKA guest/side chairs by Krueger metal products. These chairs feature a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,999 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent arm chairs. American, circa 1960’s. Restored in beautiful patterned fabric with black lacquered frame. Price include...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
California Modern Walnut
Cane Arm Chair by Gene L. Hackleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer
Gene L. Hackleman
Manufacturer
Gene L. Hackleman Studio.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Modernist Fabric
Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Protzman’s design career began in Michigan where he spent over 10 years with Herman Miller working alongside such design luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. While there, he designed the award-winning Tubular Collection of furniture which remained in production for 20 years and is still sought-after by fans of Mid-Century Modern design.
These vintage chrome tubular chairs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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