Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Chenille
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, pair of 'Sir' easy chairs, model 'P73', mahogany, reupholstered in 'Marabou' chenille by Dedar Milano, Italy, design/production 1966 Eugenio Gerli's design,...
Fabric, Mahogany
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of floral-printed beige fabric and wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Some distress to fabric. Wear consistent with age and us...
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair in Red Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s highback lounge chair in the style of Flemming Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...
Wool, Beech
Arne Norell Scirocco 2 Safari Chairs by Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A Pair of Scirocco Safari easy chairs by Arne Norell (1917-1971). They are made of solid rosewood mounted with patinated grain leather seat, backrest and armrests. Loose cushions of ...
Brass
Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production)
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production) Designer: Dan Johnson Model: Cantilever Lounge Chair Production Date: 2002 (period-correct limited production) Origin: L...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs in Cut Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern lounge chairs for sale. These are in the manner of Milo Baughman designs, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The fabric we ...
Chrome
$8,850 / set
Pair of Chairs AEO by Archizoom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 34"w x 22"d x 42"h Designer: Archizoom Italy 1973 Pair of 2 VNT1824
Metal
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo Elegant Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo lounge chair, velvet, beech, Italy, 1950s This elegant lounge chair, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo in the 1950s, is a beautiful e...
Velvet, Beech
Celina Decorações, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and light grey fabric sofa produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Oak Slatted Frame and Olive Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, oak, fabric, Europe, 1940s Elegant pair of armchairs crafted in oak and upholstered in olive-green fabric. The design combines solid architectural construction with refin...
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Model 380 Stained Oak & Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Model 380 lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced in Denmark. Frames are stained oak with rounded cylindrical legs and posts, connected by flat horizontal rails in...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...
Leather
Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Shearling by Luigi Tiengo, Canada, C. 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of lounge chairs by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montreal, circa 1960s. These iconic pieces feature sculptural walnut frames with an elegant three-leg design, expertly rest...
Lambskin, Walnut
Art Deco Danish Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair Beech with New Sheepskin 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern lounge chair in the style of Alfred Christensen, most likely made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1940s-1950s. The the frame of this cozy chair is made of dark stained...
Sheepskin, Beech
Robert Haussmann for De Sed 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, armchairs, model 'DS-201', chrome-plated steel, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shaped struct...
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Walnut Framed Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of lounge chairs attributed to Harvey Probber, American, circa 1950s–1960s. Each chair features Probber's signature sculptural silhouette: a trapezoidal block-form ba...
Walnut
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...
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 28.0"W x 30...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage Mid Century "Model 803" Armchair by Gio Ponti
Here is a "Model 803" armchair by Gio Ponti produced by Cassina, circa 1950s. This stunning design by Ponti is appreciated for its angular lines, subtle curves and tapered legs. Th...
Fabric, Wood
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a space in need of a st...
Wool, Beech
$2,600 / set
1950s Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Bamboo Lounge Chairs with original green finish. Chairs have casters in the front. Chairs need to be recovered, we can help.
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and yellow fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x ...
Fabric, Wood
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 3...
Fabric, Pine
Mid Century Brazilian Sergio Rodriguez Style Cognac Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Lutz, FL
1970’s Brazilian Modern style Lounge Chair in Cognac leather and Oak frame. A nod to Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon and Arne Norell, however maker is unknown. The single cushion is supp...
Leather, Oak
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona ...
Metal
Original VINTAGE Bubble Chair designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland 1990s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original hanging chair by Eero Aarnio. Finland, Adelta, 1990s. Large transparent acrylic glass seat shell with solid stainless steel frame and metal chain. The two loose cushions are made of Sørensen white leather from Denmark. Eero Aarnio’s Bubble Chair...
Leather, Acrylic
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Lounge Chairs Grey Leather and Steel
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1963 These cubist lounge chairs in grey leather were designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for ...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of striped green fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholster...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy
By Giovannetti, Guglielmo Berchicci
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Jetsons swivel armchairs in glossy white fiberglass and charming leather in a soft sage green tone. These stylish and incredibly comfortable armchairs were designed...
Steel
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and yellow, brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Some original tufting missing. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Fabric, Oak
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, metal and yellow mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina screw heads. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. R...
Mohair, Wood
Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1950s lounge chairs by Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Small scale and super elegant. Very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. B...
Mohair, Beech
Mid Century GFM Stool in Geometric Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...
Textile, Beech
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Fabric in distress; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensio...
Fabric, Wood
1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and elegant Danish slipper chair dating from the 1940s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and organic design language characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian furnitur...
Linen, Beech
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Ov...
Fabric, Wood
$11,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and desirable pair of early Barcelona chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll during the formative years of auth...
Steel, Chrome
Katavolos Littell and Kelley 'New York' Lounge Chair
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
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. This lounge chair, de...
Steel
Jens Risom, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and pink fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs, model Vostra, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Walter Knoll, Germany, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and u...
Fabric, Beech
$2,347 / set
Mid century Ny chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan 1970s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan. Minimalistic folding chairs with a chrome X-base, beech wood arm rests and reupholstered black canvas seat. The chair was named NY aft...
Steel
Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of 4: 2 x beautiful armchairs and 2 x stools GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The...
Textile, Beech
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early LCW Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Early LCW Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Ready for a new home.
Plywood
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...
Metal, Chrome
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in s...
Rope, Pine
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the the period between the Art Deco and the midcentury p...
Wool, Mohair, Beech
$6,576Sale Price|20% Off
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just seating; it is a rare and valuable item cherished by collectors and design enthusiasts alike. Robsjohn-Gibbings: A Renowned Designer A Master of Design Inspired by Antiquity T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, one of the most influential designers of his time, made history by drawing inspiration from ancient Greece. This influence is reflected in his creations, which combine clean lines with noble materials, producing furniture that is both functional and aesthetic. The Chaise Longue: A Symbol of Minimalist Style This Robsjohn-Gibbings chaise longue is a harmonious blend of minimalist style and high-end furniture, bringing an elegant touch to any interior. Widdicomb Edition: A Prestigious Partner An Exceptional Collaboration The partnership between Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb, a prominent American furniture maker, resulted in iconic pieces. Superior Craftsmanship With its high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, this chaise longue is a true work of art. Made from solid wood and upholstered in fabric or leather, it ensures both comfort and durability. A Design Inspired by Antiquity The Elegance of Greek Lines The chaise longue draws inspiration from ancient Greek furniture...
Brass
Mid Century Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin (A)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted chromed squared tubed framed lounge chair with scoop styled seat and rolled armrests making this a super comfortable chair. The chrome frame structure makes the s...
Chrome
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari lounge chair, leather, stained beech, metal, Europe, 1970s Stunning safari lounge chair covered in original upholstery made of natural cognac brown leather. The chair shows v...
Metal
Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chairs in Creme Upholstery
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chair model ‘6912’, Pierre Frey Comporta Creme fabric, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967. This well-designed armchair shows a solid constru...
Chrome
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967 Designed in 1967 by acclaimed British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, the F588 swivel chair is a celebrat...
Metal
1940's Viggo Boesen Attributed Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Oak by Slagelse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury wingback chair from the early 1940's with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained oak with great col...
Wool, Oak
A. Rudin Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman In the style of René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel, A. Rudin
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of deep and comfortable A. Rudin Lounge chairs, and ottoman. In the style of René Gabriel. This is a bench-made, luxury seating set featuring clean, transitional lines and a d...
Linen, Rope, Wood
Van Os Culemborg Lounge Chair
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
G. Van Os for Van Os Culemborg, lounge chair, beech, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s This elegant easy chair, designed by G. Van Os in the Netherlands, is...
Fabric, Beech
Alexandre Rapoport, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and vinyl lounge chair designed and produced by Alexandre Rapoport, Brazil, c. 1960s. Vinyl with tears, reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...
Faux Leather, Wood
Ingmar Relling Siesta Longue Chair For Westnofa
Located in Čelinac, BA
Ingmar Relling Siesta Leather Longue Chair for Westnofa 1970s
Leather, Plywood