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 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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Faux Leather and Fabric Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of faux leather and fabric little armchairs or poufs.
The armchairs have been reupholstered using a vintage Rubelli fabric from seventies.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Set of 2 Danish Model 113 Oak Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Deland, FL
These “Model 113” chairs, with their elegant and ergonomic shape, are instantly recognizable as being Danish Mid-Century Modern. As with most of Ditzel’s designs, like her iconic “E...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, origin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful chair in bamboo and straw, Gala model, designed by Franco Albini in 1951, produced by Bonacina.
The Gala chair, designed in 1951, embodies all the desires for novelty an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Straw
Mid Century Armchair "366" By Józef Chierowski, Poland, 1960's
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Mid-Century Armchair "366" by Józef Chierowski 1960's, Poland.
Reupholstered chairs in beige fabric.
Beech wood frames have been restored and refinished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood Armchairs Set of Four
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a set of four Danish rosewood armchairs in black leather by Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast (Sibast), circa 1960s. These could be used as dining chairs, but are large enough ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Original Design Fiberglass Wing Chair by Miroslav Navratil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Around 1970s
- absolutely perfect original condition with original textile, no need for a new one, profesionally cleaned
- published in books and furniture catalog...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
*Italian design Armchair Yellow Reupholstered
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
stunning mid century modern style armchair upholstered in yellow Kvadrat fabric, the oak parts have been revised and the foam changed.
it's like new with 60's italian style.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970 Leather High Back Armchair , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Patinated leather in good condition
- Solid beech stained legs
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
'Dueacca' armchair, by Franco Poli Bernini production Italian manufacturing 1980
By Bernini, Franco Poli
Located in Milan, IT
'Dueacca' armchair, design by Franco Poli, Bernini production, Italian manufacturing dating back to the 1980s.
The armchair has a wooden structure with a very particular characterist...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Unique Mid Century adjustable teak armchair, 1960s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Unique and very well crafted adjustable armchair manufactured in the 1960s. Unfortunately designer and maker are unknown. Made of teak wood with original vinyl cushion. Height 60 cm,...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580.
This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966.
These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Warren Platner Armchair.
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Warren Platner armchair, newly upholstered.
3 armchair with the knoll logo .
Very good vintage condition, please see video .
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1970 Teak Leather High Back Armchair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Patinated leather in good condition
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage condition
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Poltrone 'Bubble' Carlo Bartoli per Rossi di Albizzate Anni 70
Located in Napoli, NA
Coppia di poltrone rosse bellissime sfoderabile
Buone condizioni tessuto originale
Carlo Bartoli
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern "Quinn" chair (model no. 1170) in walnut, was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Wormley transitions from the carved wood to the upholstery seamless...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Pair of Wire-Brushed Oak and Leather Arm Chairs after Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF "BRIDGE METTEUR EN SCENE" (1932) WIRE-BRUSHED OAK AND SADDLE-LEATHER ARM CHAIRS AFTER JEAN-MICHEL FRANK
Unmarked Circa third quarter of the 20th century brand new artisan-m...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs From Fabryka Mebli Wschód Zadziele, 1950s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Armchairs from Fabryka Mebli Wschód in Zadziele, Poland, 1950s,
Metal frames has been rechrome, wood armrests have refinished.
Reupholstered in orange boucle type of fabric.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Petit Repos Armchair in Green Bouclé, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
An early example of the petit repos chair in original patina, newly upholstered in a green bouclé.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Original Upholstery Jindrich Halabala Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930.
In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Jindrich Hala...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945
This elegant pair of lounge chairs model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs "Bats" From Fabryka Mebli Wschód Zadziele, 1956s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of "Bats" armchairs by Wchód Zadziele Fabryka Mebli in Poland. 1906s
Reupholstered in white-grey colour mix, soft and easy to clean fabric.
Metal legs have been restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
set of four white steel armchairs "Cap d'Ail" by Mathieu Matégot, ca 1950
Located in Rome, IT
rare set of four garden armchairs designed by Mathieu Matègot and named "Cap d'Ail" circa 1950
painted steel
originale condition: many signs of rust
the set comes directly from an ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Carved Dolphins Shape Arms Rounded Back Lounge Chairs Leather Upholstery AS IS
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Dolphins Shape Arms Rounded Back Lounge Chairs Leather Upholstery AS IS
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegan...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern architectural armchair, 1960’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Modern Danish design armchair from 1960’s on crafted stained oak frame with the seat and backrest upholstered in black faux leather.
Condition
Good, age related usage marks and wear...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
An important and rare pair of chairs designed by Jim Warren and produced by Pearl Dot, England, they date from 1979. Very cleverly designed to reflect the whole human body, in its fu...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm
Good condition .
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and beautiful decoration.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage French Deco "Senate" Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a dash of timeless old-world elegance into any space with this charming vintage French Deco armchair. Giving a nod to P. Jeanerret's "Senate Committee" chair with its fully uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Armchair 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The chair could be said to be an iconic piece as it embodies style and comfort.
It can easily represent a central piece of furniture that will always be admired.
A very pleasant si...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of small armchairs by Carlo De Carli, new upholstery, Italy, 1950's
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of EA108 armchairs design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller swivel seat
By Charles Emes, Herman Miller
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of EA108 armchairs design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s, with swivel seat.
Aluminum structure with four legs, central part in black painted aluminium.
Under the seat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Oak and Leather Kruger Chair, woven seat
Located in Bitou, ZA
The Kruger chair has a strong presence with its solid oak construction, full grain leather backrest and woven seat. The wide armrests are a nod to Børge M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Papercord, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Percival Lafer Mp-5 lounge chairs pair Brazil 1961
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of MP-5 lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel structures covered with Caviuna. Reupholstered in a grey mixed fabric to ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Jacques Adnet Black Vinyl & Brass Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
President armchairs by Jacques Adnet, in their original Vinyl on brass legs.
Sold in pairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Square Wrought Iron Chairs in the Manner of Quinet, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Square section wrought iron chair with comfortable curved back.
Twelve available.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Luna Ball side chair by Pierre Guariche, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
Luna Ball side chair by Pierre Guariche, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Kengu Armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage leather Kengu armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken. This was made in Norway, it dates from the 1970’s.
The quality is exceptional, this is beautifully designed and is really, really comfortable to relax in. The tanned leather cushions have a gorgeous, buttery soft feel and a lovely colour tone. The teak bentwood frame has a stylish design, the cantilever shape means it rocks gently when sat in.
We have had the leather revived, re-conditioned and hand coloured to give this gorgeous patina, the teak frame has also been re-polished. This is in excellent condition for its age, with only some extremely minor wear here and there.
We also have a matching pair of high back armchairs, pair of low back chairs...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of black lacquered Campanino armchairs, Enzo Rotella, Chiavari, Italy 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Campanino armchairs produced by Enzo Rotella, made of stained beech wood and straw, manufactured in Chiavari, Italy, in the 1950s.
The wide seat and curved armrests characte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Sirocco teak armchair, Arne Norell, Sweden, 1964
By Arne Norell
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Like a wooden alter ego of the Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer.
Indeed, even if Scandinavian designers adhere to the simplicity of the form and line of modernist furniture, they nevertheless reject the coldness of materials used for mass industry such as metal or plastic.
The Sirocco armchair by Arne Norell...
Category
1660s Swedish Antique Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Le Corbusier Set of 2 White Leather Armchairs Model, LC1 for Cassina, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured for Cassina, famous Italian furniture manufacture in 1970s period.
Both chairs are original signed, low number early edit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century lounge armchair Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Lovely vintage armchair from the 70s. Made in Yugoslavia.
Comfortable, stable. Perfectly complement the interior of your living room in a retro style.
Condition: wooden base in ex...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
FRANZ ROMERO De Sede ds57 Bugatti
By Frank Romero
Located in Grenoble, FR
The Bugatti type 57, an icon of Art Deco design, inspired Franz Romero when he designed the DS-57 armchair for De Sede. The designer not only managed to incorporate the characteristi...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rattan Lounge chairs, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of lounge chairs in rattan. Seat height: 22cm. Wear and tear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mia armchair by Franco Marabelli for B&B Italia, 1980's
By B&B Italia
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful green Mia armchair by Franco Marabelli for B&B Italia, 1980's
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Giotto Stoppino Tubolar Chrome Steel and Leather Italian Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous set of two chromed steel and brown leather chairs. Giotto Stoppino designed these chairs during the 1970s in Italy.
This stylish Chairs have a wonderful tubular structure ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Customizable High Back Armchair GFM64 by Edmund Homa in Kvadrat, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in Wroclaw, PL
High Back Armchair "GFM-64" designed by Edmund Homa, manufactured in Goscicinskie Furniture Factory in Poland, 1960's.
Solid wood frame has been completely restored and refinished.
R...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Gilbert Steiner Black Armchair, France 1960's
By Gilbert Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Visiteur chair in original vinyl, on brass legs.
Six available. Priced as singles in COM.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs GFM87 By Juliusz Kędziorek, 1960s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs GFM 87 by Juliusz Kędziorek, Gościcińskie Faryki Mebli, 1960s, Poland.
Reupholstered in multicolor (white, beige, brown, gold) soft fabric.
Soli...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best project from the past.
About the designer:
Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in Boršice; died April 14, 1999 in Brno) was a Czechoslovakian designer. He was one of the best-known product designers in Czechoslovakia.
Navrátil was born in 1913 in Moravian Boršice near Zlín. From 1927 to 1930 he attended a master school for furniture in Valašské Mezirící, then until 1935 the Czech State Industrial School in Brno. In Brno he also studied history at the local Masaryk University.
In the 1950s he became a member of the State Design Studio for the Development of the Furniture Industry (Vývoj nábytkárského prumyslu) in Brno. This studio provided the Czechoslovak furniture...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Nathan Lindberg Design set Armchairs with beige Teddy Fabric
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Modern armchair (Model 42), designed by Nathan Lindberg in the style of the Edward Wormley New York sofa and various designs by Florence Knoll. A contemporary chair designed in the s...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Paire of armchairs by Maxime old circa 1947
By Maxime Old
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Rare paire of armchairs by Maxime Old, model : Conversation N°312, circa 1947, in oak and velvet.
Sold with a certificate by Maxime old concept.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Customizable Pair of Armchairs GFM64 by Edmund Homa in Kvadrat, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of "GFM-64" armchairs designed by Edmund Homa, manufactured in Goscicinskie Fabryki Mebli in Poland, 1960's.
Reupholstered in KVADRAT "Re-wool 2" fabric colour number 0628.
Soli...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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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