Pair Armchairs Mid Century

Midcentury Rattan

Slatted Armchair

Pair Of Swivel Armchairs

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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Armchairs

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Lacquer

1980s Pair of Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs

H 39 in W 22 in D 24 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of MCM armchairs. Featuring tapered wooden legs, and burl accenting. A perfect addition to any

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

H 30 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of beech and bentwood armchairs Italy, mid 20th Century 84.5 cm high by 55.5 cm wide by 46

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs

H 33.27 in W 21.86 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Mid-Century Jean Pascaud Armchairs

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Jean Pascaud ( 1903 - 1996 ) armchairs. Mid 20th century. France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Jean Pascaud Armchairs

H 34 in W 26.75 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of armchairs, entirely upholstered in wool tartan, including their four feet. France, third

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of armchairs with rounded blue upholstered seat shells with cushions on conical pointed feet.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century

H 29.34 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in

Pair Mid-Century Armchairs after Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Trenton, NJ

Add a dose of mid-century modern sophistication to your home with this pair of vintage Thonet-style

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Armchairs after Thonet

H 37 in W 24 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid Century Leather Armchairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa Mid/Late 20thC Pair of mid century leather armchairs Great form and patination

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Vintage 1950s British Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Leather Armchairs

H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 26.38 in

Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs

H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in

Mid Century Italian Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Raleigh, NC

A dynamic pair of mid century Italian armchairs. In the style of Gio Ponti these have a cozy feel

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Italian Armchairs, a Pair

H 34.5 in W 29 in D 26 in

Pair of mid century Scandinavian armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid century Scandinavian armchairs circa 1960. Good quality pair of lounge armchairs

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of mid century Scandinavian armchairs

H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32.5 in

Pair Stickley Mid-Century Windsor Style Cherry Armchairs

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair Stickley Mid-Century Windsor Style Cherry Armchairs. Measures 26" in width, 23" in depth and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair Stickley Mid-Century Windsor Style Cherry Armchairs

H 44 in W 26 in D 23 in

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in London, England

Pair of mid-century armchairs. Newly upholstered in a neutral linen. Solid teak legs with brass

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs

H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 33.08 in

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of simple and starkly angular armchairs is loosely based on Art Deco originals. The arms

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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs

H 32.25 in W 27.75 in D 30.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Czech Armchairs

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of armchairs from the mid-1960s. Beechwood/ bentwood construction with upholstery. Nearly

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Czech Armchairs

H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Chinese Asian

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair

H 23.75 in W 23 in D 24 in

Mid-Century European Velvet Armchairs Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reupholstered in a decadent brown velvet, these midcentury armchairs have a unique design with

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century European Velvet Armchairs Pair

H 30 in W 26 in D 26 in

A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century

H 30.91 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in

Pair of Mid-Century Quinet Leather Armchairs

By Jacques Quinet

Located in London, GB

A pair of Mid-20th Century French leather armchairs attributed to Jacques Quinet, one of the most

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Quinet Leather Armchairs

H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Pair of Mid-Century Beech Wood Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of beech wood armchairs France, mid 20th Century

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Beech Wood Armchairs

H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1950s armchair with brass accent. New upholstered.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs

H 33 in W 30 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Beige Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-20th Cent cube form off-white upholstered Armchairs supported on chrome feet

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Beige Upholstered Armchairs

H 24.5 in W 31 in D 27 in

Stateville Chair Mid-Century Chippendale Mahogany Needflepoint ArmChairs, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Stateville Chair Company Mid-Century Chippendale Mahogany Needflepoint ArmChairs. Very

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

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Mahogany

Stateville Chair Mid-Century Chippendale Mahogany Needflepoint ArmChairs, Pair

H 37.5 in W 25.5 in D 21 in

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Chunky Armchairs

Located in London, London

Pair of armchairs Oak Chunky shape Slatted back Original upholstery can be changed if required

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Chunky Armchairs

H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in

Pair of Mid-Century Lambs Wool Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century (possibly Italian) 1950s white shag lambs wool upholstered high back Armchairs

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin

Pair of Mid-Century Lambs Wool Armchairs

H 41 in W 24.5 in D 38 in

Pair of Mid Century Maple and Rush Seat Armchairs

By Habersham

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Mid Century Maple and Rush Seat Armchairs . Measures 21.5" in width, 21.5" in depth, 39.75

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Maple

Pair of Mid Century Maple and Rush Seat Armchairs

H 39.75 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of Italian Mid-Century armchairs by Marco Zanuso.Marco Zanuso was an Italian architect and

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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Italian mid-century black steel armchairs by ISA. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

H 35 in W 26 in D 32 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Nice pair of Italian mid-century designer armchairs with blue velvet. Circa 1960. Perfect for

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

H 36 in W 25 in D 36 in

Pair of Italian Mid Century Reclining Armchairs

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of reclining Italian armchairs, in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1950. The structure is

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Italian Mid Century Reclining Armchairs

H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Mid-Century Rush French Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid-20th rush armchairs. France, c1950s. Rush back and seat rests in good vintage

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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Rush French Armchairs

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lawsonia Armchairs

By Lawsonia Mfg. Co. Inc.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of Lawsonia armchairs features a Classic style with bold design aesthetics that is

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lawsonia Armchairs

H 32 in W 23.5 in D 26 in

Pair Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Mid-Century Maple Windsor Armchairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair mid century maple windsor armchairs from Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty. Made in Cohasset

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Pair Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Mid-Century Maple Windsor Armchairs

H 18 in W 24 in D 20 in

1940s Mid-Century French Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of upholstered armchairs from France, produced circa 1940. Swooping lines of teak frame

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Teak

1940s Mid-Century French Armchairs, a Pair

H 30.7 in W 22.6 in D 29.9 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Rosewood Danish Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Nice pair of mid-century modern rosewood Danish armchairs from the 1960s. These vintage chairs

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Rosewood Danish Armchairs

H 39 in W 24 in D 25 in

Mid Century Modern Armchairs Tulips A Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Low Profile Armchairs

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Mid Century Modern Armchairs Tulips A Pair

H 28 in W 27 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair

By Francis Mair

Located in NICE, FR

This wonderful pair of wicker armchairs from the mid-20th century, designed by Californian designer

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair

H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair mid-century solid wood sculpted armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sycamore

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs

H 40 in W 26 in D 25 in

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sycamore

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs

H 38 in W 25.5 in D 26 in

Mid-Century French Wooden Armchairs, A Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of upholstered wooden armchairs from France, produced circa 1960. A smart set in a deep

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century French Wooden Armchairs, A Pair

H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 27.6 in

Pair of Vintage MIM Armchairs, Mid-20th Century

By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of vintage MIM Armchairs is an original design furniture realized in the half of 20th century

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage MIM Armchairs, Mid-20th Century

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Striped Armchairs, Sweden Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

. The muted colours and gentle designs make mid-century furniture - like this pair - an ideal addition

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Striped Armchairs, Sweden Mid-20th Century

H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 43.12 in

1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair

By Jaroslav Smidek

Located in High Point, NC

. Comfortable angles and clean lines are designed to delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair

H 30.7 in W 23.6 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Mid Century 1960s Brutalist Oak Armchairs

Located in London, London

Pair of brutalist oak armchairs A striking pair of mid-century Belgian armchairs in the Brutalist

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Mid Century 1960s Brutalist Oak Armchairs

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 34.26 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Armchairs

By James Hollis Jones

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Molded tubular armchairs with curved back panel in Lucite. Tri-leg form elegant and simple

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Armchairs

H 29 in W 24 in D 22 in

Petite Pair of Tufted Mid-Century Armchairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1960s Pair of tufted midcentury armchairs in slate blue upholstery with walnut legs. These

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Petite Pair of Tufted Mid-Century Armchairs

H 27 in W 30 in D 28 in

Mid Century Modern Style Armchairs Style of Marco Zanuso - A Pair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Armchairs, circa 1970s. Style of Marco Zanuso. Zanuso was an

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Style Armchairs Style of Marco Zanuso - A Pair

H 38 in W 26.5 in D 35 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning pair of vintage modern chairs feature sculpted arm rests, a floating style backrest

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs

H 30 in W 23.25 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs

By Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage modern chairs by Knoll International makes the perfect eye catching

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs

H 27.25 in W 29 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery

H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Mid-Century Armchairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Mid-Century armchairs with black and white diamond patterned upholstery atop an X shaped

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Mid-Century Armchairs

H 34.5 in W 27 in D 26 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchairs

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Description: This exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs embodies both luxury and comfort

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchairs

H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in

1960s Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, the fabric has been replaced in the past - One leg was broken, now it is glued and an iron rod inserted for strength - Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs TON, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare type - Very confortable.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs TON, 1970s

H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Mid Century Silk Upholstered Parsons Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Parsons style armchairs upholstered in a luxurious, patterned rose taupe silk. Made in the

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Silk Upholstered Parsons Armchairs

H 34 in W 26 in D 29.75 in

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs/Ton, 1975

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wod Seat height:44 Labeled Original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs/Ton, 1975

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Minimalist Mid-Century Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Beech wooden parts have been refurbished.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wood

Pair of Minimalist Mid-Century Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

1970s Mid Century Pretzel Armchairs by Plycraft, Pair

By Plycraft

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft in the United

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

1970s Mid Century Pretzel Armchairs by Plycraft, Pair

H 31 in W 24.25 in D 20 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus "Wassily" Armchairs

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in High Point, NC

A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Wassily armchairs, iconic for their bold design and

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus "Wassily" Armchairs

H 28.75 in W 31 in D 29 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pair armchairs mid century you’re looking for. Each pair armchairs mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 6872 options for an antique or vintage pair armchairs mid century now, or shop our selection of 50 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pair armchairs mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pair armchairs mid century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one pair armchairs mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Gio Ponti and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pair Armchairs Mid Century?

A pair armchairs mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,298, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $138,733.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

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