French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1930s

A pair of dark-stained wood and orange fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition ideally replaced. Wear consistent with ...

A pair of light grey fabric and dark stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall...

A pair of wood and blue fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Minimal imperfection on armrests. Patina brass nailheads. Restored at some point in recent h...

A pair of moulded wood and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 30.2” H x 24.65” W x 32.3” D Seat H...

Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was guided by the famous maxim: “Form follows function.” For midcentury designers, materials were used for their own distinct; often a piece of furniture would combine only two materials or colours – creating tension and harmony without fuss or superfluous ornament and these fully upholstered lounge chairs are perfect examples of this sentiment. The duality of two materials and colour scheme create an elegant, self-supporting, and enticingly functional design. The combination of solid wood and high-quality upholstery is traditional in mid-century design for a good reason. The two materials complement each other by highlighting their unique material qualities. This pair falls into the category of the so-called biomorphic midcentury: furniture that relished in organic, curved, smooth surfaces, design that was moulded into the shapes of natural occurrences, and which was a lively contrast to the more austere machine aesthetic...

This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier artistic movements like Art Deco, and the modernist movement that was about to shape mo...

1940s pair of French lounge chairs that are nicely upholstered in silk with rolled arms and loose down filled seat cushions. The chairs have flared mahogany legs.

This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier artistic movements like Art Deco, and the modernist movement that was about to shape mo...