Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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 legendary 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.
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
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968.
The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Pair of Armchairs in Beige Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, faux leather, walnut, metal. Italy, 1960s
These delicate lounge chairs from Italy are characterized by an angular open framework executed in walnut. The beige uph...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Rare Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair in Iron and Rope
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, lounge chair, iron and rope, Brazil, 1950s.
Elegant and modern armchair by Brazilian designer duo Hauner & Eisler. The thin, elegant frame ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Marco Zanuso for Arflex ‘Square’ Lounge Chair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 'Square' lounge chair, fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1962
This eccentric chair by Marco Zanuso is well-executed embodying a so...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mart Stam Armchair in Oak and Straw
By Mart Stam
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mart Stam, armchair, oak, straw, The Netherlands, 1947.
Elegant armchair in solid oak and woven straw. This chair shows the characteristic frame of the influential Dutch designer M...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green mohair, lacquered wood, Brazil, circa 1950
This armchair is designed by the estee...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs with Canvas Webbing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, canvas, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
Sculpted lounge chairs made in the Czech Republic in the 1950s. These chairs are made in a slender beech frame, a...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, birch, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Well-shaped Italian lounge chair in an olive green upholstery. The lower part of the legs are in a sharp V shape and execu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Open Frames in Wood and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s
This streamlined design convinces the viewer's eye through the linear plan and open elements. The armrests are composed of a cubic-...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Off-White Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, reupholstered in Pierre Frey wool, leather, brass, France, 1940s
These beautifully designed armchairs of French origin hold a striking construction by me...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chair in Cognac leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chair model ‘6912’, leather, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967.
This well-designed armc...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair with Metal Frame and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, aluminum, leather, Europe, 1980s
A sleek lounge chair designed according to the stylistic principles that were in vogue in the 1980s. The design radiates a modern mini...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P 'Ecuba' Lounge Chair in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, 'Ecuba' lounge chair, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, fabric, Italy, design 1969
Stunning lounge chair by Italian designer Emilio Guarnacci. This ar...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, lacquered metal, Europe, 1980s
This elegant-shaped lounge chair has a solid construction featuring geometrical shapes and sharp edges, giving the lounge chair ...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Blue Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid-Repos' or 'Juliette', oak, wool, France, 1960s.
Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Juliette' lounge chair in sol...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Brazilian Easy Chair in Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, lacquered wood, Brazil, 1970s
This bulky Brazilian lounge chair consists of a round shell that forms a ring around the seat. The beige camel upholstery is tuf...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery and Nickel-Plated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chair, model 802, red leatherette, brass, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant easy chair by Italian designer Carlo de Carli. On four round and tapered nickel-plated bra...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Guillerme Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid Repos', oak, wool, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Italian Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, stained beech, metal, Italy, 1950s
This exceptional pair of armchairs designed and crafted in Italy is defined by its pronounced geometry and harmonious...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with 'Victorine' Table & 'Thibault' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, table 'Victorine', in oak, France 1960.
This wonderful table shows great craftsmanship and a strong appearance, that clearly characterizes th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Denis', leather, oak, France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteri...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Katavolos Littell and Kelley 'New York' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, lounge chair, faux leather, steel, 1950s design, 1980s production, United States.
Lounge chair designed...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937.
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs, model 115, metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1958
An iconic easy chair with a sleek metal base, expertly designed by the Dutch designer T...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, lounge chair, model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel, The Netherlands, 1965
This modern, Minimalist easy chair is made in tubular brushed steel in comb...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Seven Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of seven Italian iron patio and garden lounge chairs and ottomans designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The Mid-Century Modern garden suite consists of three armchairs with adjustable chain reclining backs, two non-reclining back side chairs and two ottomans. One ottoman has tall gilt finials, the other does not. The tall ottoman...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Knoll Antimott Lounge Chairs in Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, lounge chairs, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s
Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consiste...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Easy Chair in Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
A sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron that is very well executed and made of solid, carv...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cane and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, pair of lounge chairs, walnut, beech, cane, fabric, Germany, 1956
These organically shaped lounge chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wood...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech, Walnut
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. Pair of 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Checkered Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968.
The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vib...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron "Petronille" Lounge Chair in Oak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1965
This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, lacquered beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Lounge Chair with Off-White Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s.
This beautifully designed lounge chair holds a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in th...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Knoll Antimott Lounge Chair in Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, lounge chair, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s
Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, leather, chrome, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of lounge chairs truly radiates Italian design of the seventies. The use of soft cognac leather combined with striking geome...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Pair of '915' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, pair of '915' lounge chairs with ottoman, chrome-plated steel, cognac leather, Italy, design 1969
Beautiful set of armchairs and ottoman designed by Ita...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan 'Capricorn' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, pair of 'Capricorn' lounge chairs, lacquered metal, United States, circa. 1958
The ‘Capricorn’ chair epitomizes a splendid constructio...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Russell Woodard Pair of White 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, pair of 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, white lacquer, United States, 1950s.
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iro...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968.
The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest.
Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Pierre Chapo 'S10X' Armchair in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, armchair model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964.
This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. This comfortable armchair in solid elmwood and cognac saddle leather features a wonderful and rich patina. The chair is therefore especially interesting as the ageing of the leather creates an authentic feel. The chair is based on Chapo's 48 x 72 assembly principle. The S10 chair is most likely a reference to Corbusier's LC2. It was a very popular chair...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
De Sede Lounge Chair in Camel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede lounge chair, model 'S231', patinated leather, chromed metal, Switzerland, 1960s
This lovely and stylish chair is based on a solid const...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, pair of swivel lounge chairs, teak, fabric, United States, 1960s.
This extraordinary pair of lounge chair is designed by Danish designer Jens Risom...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, lounge chairs, model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel, The Netherlands, 1965
These modern, Minimalist easy chairs are made of a tubular brushed steel...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Elegant Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, stained ash, Italy, 1950s.
This lovely pair of Italian lounge chairs is characterized by a sophisticated aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
These well-proportioned armchairs are clear in their appearance with angular shapes and striking lines dominating...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s.
Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furniture is the woven leather upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production
The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Walter Knoll 'Piccolino' Lounge Chair in Beige Brown Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Knoll, 'Piccolino' lounge chair, leather, Germany, 1960s
This half round lounge chair by Walter Knoll is designed in the 1960s. This model is called Piccolino and has thick, ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bas Van Pelt Patinated Tubular Armchair in Metal and Sisal
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt, armchair, metal, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s.
This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945) and w...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
W. Andersag Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
W.D. Andersag, pair of lounge chairs, teak, leather, steel, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by W.D. Ansersag. This design has a very dynamic appearance by means of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
This lounge chair or snug loveseat has a Classic Guillerme & Chambron style. It is bulky yet elega...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Justin Lounge Chair by Brian Paquette x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Justin Lounge Chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The Justin Lounge Chair is fully upholstered with a streamlined sculptural silh...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Folding chair in beech, brass and fabric.
The structure has been restored maintaining the original color. The seat and backrest have been completely redone with a reinforced thick we...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Armchairs in Grey Fabric and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Hausmann for De Sede, armchairs, fabric, steel, Switzerland, design 1954
This comfortable armchair is designed with a chromed iron frame that functions as a basket for the cushions on the inside. The thick back and seat cushion provide an excellent standard of comfort, especially in combination with the foam filled separate cushions. A clean and beautiful design manufactured by Swiss master...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli Pair of 'Baffo' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, pair of 'Baffo' lounge chairs, chromed metal, leather, Italy, design 1969
These 'Baffo' ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Knoll, Milo Baughman, Lawson-Fenning, and Artifort. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $97,000 while the average work can sell for $4,382.
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