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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron Chairs Designed by Tempestini for Salterini
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of ribbon armchairs designed by Maurizo Tempestini for Salterini. In very nice condition (used indoor, can be used outdoor). freshly sandblasted and powder coated with ne...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Restored Vintage Solid Oak Red Leather Pool Room Billiard Barstools Set of 3
By Tarm Stole, Erik Buch
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An emblem of timeless style and playful sophistication, this trio of restored vintage oak barstools brings together sculptural form, tactile luxury, and functional ingenuity. The sto...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladderback
Woven Rattan Seat Arm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century armchairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb. These chairs have light wooden frames, checkered rattan cane webbing seats, and ladder backs, resting on ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage MCM Chrome
Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern royal blue and chrome armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The chrome has no pitting that we have seen, and the fabric shows hardly any sign of use. There may be slight fading, but it is overall and so… not noticeable. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s
Bold, beautiful, and royal blue!!! This is a gorgeous pair of vintage armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company. They are constructed of square chrome tube frames and wear a lovely royal blue fabric on their seat and back. They’re just BEAUTIFUL!! They would be wonderful used as side chairs in your living room, family room, bedroom, study, or as host and Hostess chairs at either end of your Mid-Century Modern dining table. They are very versatile and have that pop of color you have been needing in that dull space. Regardless of where you choose to use them, they are sure to be eye-catching, comfortable, and full of Mid-Century Modern style.
Hibriten actually had 2 companies- Hibriten Furniture Co, and Hibriten Chair Co. Both located in Lenoir, N. C. Hibriten Furniture was founded in the 1920’s by Orrin Robbins and Hibriten Chair Co. was founded a few years later by Robey Robbins. Hibriten Chair Co. was well known for its extremely high quality of solid mahogany or walnut French reproductions and other styles of furniture. Hibriten became a part of Bernhardt Furniture in the 1950-1960’s with their president George C. Robbins and was eventually purchased by Bernhardt sometime in the early 1970’s. A fun fact… The furniture on the set of the popular 1965-1971 television show “Green Acres...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish Art Deco style wood frame office or desk arm chair in black. Chair has a decorative oval medallion on the back and an upholstered seat covered in contemporary grey and white ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Yellow Velvet American Midcentury Armchair in the style of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable yellow velvet American Midcentury armchair in the style of Jens Risom.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Textile
American Designer, Armchair, Oak, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, oak and fabric armchair designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
Arm Height (inches): 25.63"
All items ship from High Poin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jens Risom for Ralph Pucci Metallic Space Age A-Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of mid-century modern chairs designed by Jens Risom (1916-2016 Danish-American) in 1961. Known as the A-chair featuring a graceful and elegant sinuous design. Risom joined Ralph Pucci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Alexander Girard Side Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Alexander Girard armchair. The chair is upholstered in a olive color fabric. The classic color tone allow for the armchair to be a g...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base
By Fredericia, Jens Risom
Located in Berkeley, CA
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base Originally designed by Jens Risom in 1961 the A-Chair is a graceful expression of an elegant, upholstered chair in a timeless design, boasting an A-fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$4,062 / item
Pr 1950s Charles
Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs/ Tan Dark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair of late 1950s early 60's Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs// Unusual (seldom seen) Tan Dark color,,,Nice original condition,Exposed fibers, nice gel-c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormely lounge chair model #4796 produced by Dunbar Furniture Company "Dunbar For Modern" Line, production date of 8/2/1950 - 10/23/1950.
The perfect reading chair, very com...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Brueton Chrome Lounge Chairs + Ottomans
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Art Deco inspired chrome and original leather lounge chairs and matching ottomans by Brueton.
NOTE: dimensions of ottomans 24 inches by 24 inches, 15.5 inches tall
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$9,000 / set
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960
s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960's
Elegant pair of Harvey Probber pull-up chairs with solid mahogany frames and signature saber legs. Fully restored to original s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful smaller scale chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Nice comfortable chair sitting on stubby mahogany legs with casters. Chair is quite comfortable.
Liste...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,400 / set
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set. Also c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Upholstery
T
Bar Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century 'T' pull up lounge / armchairs with a floating cube form, multi-tonal beige zig-zag patterned velvet upholstery, supported by chrome-plated T-bar metal f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchairs or Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek pair of decorator chairs circa 1970's. These chairs are heavy and well made. The upholstery is original and needs immediate recovering before u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Executive
Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Milo Baughman American Purple Velour Upholstered Flat Chrome Bar Lounge Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a pinstriped raspberry purple velour fabric and having a seat and back cushion (MILO BAUGHM...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman suede and chrome armchairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a pair of brown suede and chrome chairs. Labeled "Milo Baughman" for "Thayer Coggin".
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,800 / set
Brown Leather Sofa Couch Vintage Chocolate Leather 3 Person Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Stunning vintage leather sofa in the style of Restoration Hardware and vintage Ralph Lauren. In gorgeous vintage condition, looks never used.
The leather is thick and a rick chocolate color i can’t capture properly with photos. it’s a stunning and immaculate sofa that’s unbelievably comfortable.
Made by Emerson leather...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Charles and Ray Eames DAX armchair by Herman Miller
Located in Athens, Attiki
The DAX chair combines the shell of the 'Eames armchairs' with a classic four-legged base and is thus a realisation of the chair concept created by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s. Thanks to its relatively simple appearance, the dax chair is undoubtedly the most versatile of Eames plastic chairs...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom style walnut black vinyl lounge armchair. Item features black tufted vinyl upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning club lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, an early imprint of Thayer Coggin. Defined by their Classic midcentury lines and simple walnut framed ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Beige Shell Chair ~ circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
An armchair with solid steel bar frame and molded plastic seat designed by Charles & Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller.
USA, circa 1960.
Dimensions: Height 31 inches H x 25 inch...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and black leather upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four slightly curved and tapered walnut legs. (T....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Leather
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Asian Modern Mid-Century McGuire Balboa Chairs in Dark Tobacco Finish
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These six McGuire Balboa chairs, finished in the richly evocative dark tobacco, are quintessential icons of mid-century organic modern design. Crafted by John and Elinor McGuire in t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
FS Flores Collection Ghost Drapery Armchairs, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury inspired pair of ghost drapery armchairs handcrafted with a durable metal frame wrapped in reed with a tight elegant form, from the 2023 FS Flores...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Michael Taylor Far East Collection Greek Key Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern pair of Greek key armchairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection. The chairs feature a hardwood frame w...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in the Style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
Great chairs in the style of Finn Juhl. Arm height is 25.25”.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This chair features a solid walnut stained oak frame with sculptural armrests...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Off White Tone on Tone Stripe Lounge Chair on Rolling Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Elegant Mid-Century Modern lounge club chair with off white tone on tone textured stripe upholstery on rolling casters. Wonderful vintage condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman supported by turned, walnut legs. Clean lines with generously curved, sweeping arm res...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
A Pair of Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs on Casters
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Knoll Pfister club chairs are cubist in form set atop four rolling caster wheels. No markings but attributed to Knoll International.
About Charles Pfister
Pfister earn...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,750 / set
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut and Velour Curved Back Armch
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American mid-century armchairs with freeform sculptured walnut frames and bases, curved backs, and periwinkle velour upholstery with channeled back cushions. (ADRIAN PEARSALL...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Fabulous 1940s Billy Haines Style Channel Back Occasional Tub Chair - Restored
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s Billy Haines style channel back occasional tub chair, reupholstered in a mocha beige linen fabric with refinished dark mahogany legs.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Dunbar Cane Rosewood Armchair Mid Century Restored Knoll Fabric
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An Unmarked Dunbar armchair designed by Edward Wormley. A very elegant design with a hard to find 1/4" thick solid rosewood armrest. Original hand woven cane back, otherwise fully re...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood
Pair of White Mid Century Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll USA, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of white mid century diamond chairs in lacquered metal by Harry Bertoia produced by Knoll USA, 1950s. In good vintage condition with the original lacquer.
Dimensions: H: ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern white toned armchairs with wicker structured seats and metal bases. Industrial modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Matched Pair Modernist Jean Prouve Style Plywood Arm Chairs by Brunswick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern molded maple plywood and steel tube armchairs by Brunswick from the 1950's. This is a wonderful example of how cutting edge mid century mode...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs, Modernist, Gunlock
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of 8 Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Manufactured by, Gunlock. Superior quality and construction. Extremely comfortable, wonderful style and design. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Model 150 tulip arm chair designed by Eero Saarinen was manufactured by Knoll circa 1970. This iconic mid century chair features a white lacquered mol...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Petite Pair of Tufted Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Pair of tufted midcentury armchairs in slate blue upholstery with walnut legs. These chairs are a more petite scale. Personality-filled.
DIMENSIONS: 30" W x 28" D x 27" H;...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,200 / set
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Violet Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
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 and given them a luxurious ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,118 Sale Price / item
20% Off
MCM Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & have been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor nicks on the arms & some wear on outside corners of seat fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa, 1960-1978.
NOTE: If you love these Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back aubergine chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
LITERATURE
Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41
A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff Iron Armchair
By Arbuck
Located in New Windsor, NY
Designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff, circa 1950-1960. Original blue vinyl upholstery, wood paddle arms with an iron rod frame. Fantastic and dura...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$805 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Harvey Probber Green and Blue Patterned Velvet Cube Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century cube armchairs with bold patterned blue and green velvet upholstery with removable seat and back cushions. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS Pair)
Minor wear t...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Green Fabric Upholstered Grasshopper Chair and Footstool
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century 'Grasshopper' armchair and matching footstool with dark green button tufted fabric upholstery and curved birch wood frames and legs. (EERO SA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Imperial Brass
Beige Chenille Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Hollywood Regency-style 'Imperial' armchair with brass faux bamboo form frame with incorporated arms and an X-shaped stretcher base, with a narrow high sloping b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
MCM Horn Style Armchair Green Gold
Black Horizontal Striped Upholstery
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern horn style armchair in its original green, gold, and black striped upholstery with black faux leather accent and wood legs and arms. In wonderful vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Pair Mid-Century Modern Baughman Tufted Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman tufted upholstery chrome flat bar lounge chairs. Wow! these chair are super sexy with newer lime green velvet upholstery and nice condition. They mea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Rare "Cubist" Armchair in Oak 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful and rare Vladimir Kagan “Cubist” armchair 1960s. The striking sculptural and sturdy frame is made out of solid Oak. This conversation starte...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome frame. The wood finish shows wear, and the chrome frame shows cosmetic wear. We be...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Art Deco Lounge Chairs After William Haines / Billy Haines, USA, 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Introducing an exquisite pair of low-profile lounge chairs, inspired by the designs of William "Billy" Haines, embodies the elegance and sophistication of 1940s ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.
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