Mid-Century Modern Corner 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 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955.
The chair given that typical Scandinavian minimalistic design and are very comfortable. This one with all ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Sheepskin, Beech
1960s French Bobbin Turned Stick and Ball Wood Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat. We do have available as well the matching bench.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Midcentury High Back Ladder Flowery Fabric Italian Chiavari Side Chairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful pair of "chiavarine" chairs, with a seat dressed in extravagant flowery fabric.
High quality of the "Chiavari" chairs in very good original condition. Perfect sculptural s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal weights, in good condition. The small side chair is made of hand carved Walnut, newly uph...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Corner Sofa for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
L corner sofa designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù.
The sofa, as shown in the photo, is L-shaped, has a depth of 165cm and a length of 240c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Red aniline dye LCW lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. The aniline-dyed wood is vibrant and rich, showcasing the dramatic grain undern...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A very charming and besutifully carved and crafted wood corner chair with its aligator shaped seat.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Tricoteuse Corner Chair, France, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare Guillerme et Chambron Tricoteuse lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Newly reupholstered in Rose Uniacke textured linen. Wood frame in very good...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Oak
Modern Cream Armchair Bouclé Lacquered in Gloss With Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
21st century modern cream armchair bouclé lacquered in gloss Alice armchair
Alice Armchair Cream is a luxury armchair composed of exquisite materials. This eclectic armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair, White Velvet & Golden Details Accent Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Kongo Armchair is a mid-century modern style armchair. It's an accent armchair designed to add elegance to a modern living room design project. Its prime silhouette will add the perf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs in Ebonized Wood & White Bouclé
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A beautiful pair of high-back Chiavari chairs designed by renowned Italian architect Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. These chairs, made from finely ebonized wood, showcase Buffa's signatur...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Wood
Set of Two Egg Spage Age Lounge Chairs Designed by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s, Pop Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of mid-century red garden egg chairs designed in 1968 by the Hungarian artist Peter Ghyczy who started his working career as chief designer for polyurethane factory "Elastog...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Gio Ponti, in good condition. The seat backrest of singl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Teak Tambour Door Corner Unit With Mirror Backed Bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Glass
Measurements: 31" wide x 18.5" deep x 51.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic pair of triangular lounge chairs, attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a wrap around plinth style base of repeating bamboo pieces, and a bent bamboo frame. The cus...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs, set of two, Italy
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs, set of two, Italy 1960s.
This Mid-Century Modern set of two bamboo lounge chairs, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, in the style of the renowned Bona...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Modern Armchair Bouclé, Leather Upholstered & Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Modern armchair bouclé, leather upholstered & Nero Marquina marble Alice armchair
Alice armchair is a luxury armchair composed by exquisite materials. This eclectic armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Marble
20th Century Italian Driade Pair of Jansky Walnut Side Chairs by Borek Sipek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage late Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of Jansky side chairs made of handcrafted Walnut, designed by Borek Sipek and produced by Driade, in good condition. The sc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Metal
Harp Chair Attributed to Jorgen Hovelskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice vintage Harp chair was likely designed by Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen, Mobelhadvaerk, Copenhagen in 1960s. Its un...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century french lines on this ''egg" chair upholstered in brown bouclé, on four conical walnut legs ending in brass spheres.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen rush seat bent wood corner chair MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, Europe, 1960s.
Looking for something extraordinary to compliment your interior? This wonderful Chiavari chair in brass and embroi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair, Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Art Deco Danish high back recliner, armchair with a headrest made of hand carved Walnut, designed by an unknown carpenter in Copenhagen, in good condition. The tall...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Italian 1950s Sculptural Single Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s beautifully sculpted single chair.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Single Large Vintage Sculptural Walnut Center, Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculptural center chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition. The side, end chair is enhanced by a hexagonal backrest ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Walnut
Antique Wicker Corner Chair Finished Painted in Silver Metal Finish Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique wicker corner chair finished painted in silver metal finish mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Pair of Armchairs by Maurizio Tempestini, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of Maurizio Tempestini armchairs from the 1950s.
The structure of Maurizio Tempestini armchairs was made of sturdy walnut wood, while the fabric used to cover them is ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
The uniqueness of this armchair is due t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand out. Please confirm item location with seller (N...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-60-A Pair of Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Peacock Armchair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo Peacock armchair.
Signs are due to age and use. Cost for restoration on request.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-40-B Low Upholstered Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-24-A Square Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Italian mid century modern wooden structure & faux leather seat high stool 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern wooden structure and faux leather seat high stool, 1970s
Stool with wooden structure with round section legs and footrest, round seat covered in dark brown...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid maple and cane back armchair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall condition and structurally sound and sturdy construction featuring a clean cane back with ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Italian Mid-Century Chairs in Suede and Black Metal Frame
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red low seat Italian chair in suede and black metal frame 1970s.
Completely restored red suede Italian chairs, frame painted in black and reupholstered in Italy.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ron Arad circa 1991, Four Soft Big Heavy Orange Armchairs Made by Moroso, Italy
Located in London, GB
Ron Arad Circa 1991.
Four soft big heavy orange armchairs made by Moroso. Italy.
Soft big heavy is an armchair with stress-resistant polyurethane foam...
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1990s English Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Rare Corner Armchair circa 1960 by Guillerme and Chambron, "Votre Maison"
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare corner armchair circa 1960, by Guillerme and Chambron, edition "Votre Maison".
Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset.
The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia,...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Black Stained Wood Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This architectural and fully restored side chair that was called the compass chair was designed by Allan Gould in 1948 and produced by Herman Miller It is model #4171 and was conside...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Original corner segment from Harvey Probber's Cubo sectional seating group.
Original plush velour covers unzip to be removed for cleaning.
Stainless steel tubular legs extend up th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Two De Coene Side chairs, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of antique ladder back wooden side chairs. Green stripe upholstery. Dimensions: 45W x 82H x 43D cm Seat: 47cm high
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1930s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side chair made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian corner, end chair has a curved slim backrest, s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chair in Light Teal Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century dining or cocktail chair. Designed in a style that's very reminiscent of Finnish designing great Eero Saarinen. The chair has handsomely tapered blonde wood legs and has ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Italian armchair. Beautiful armchairs in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani.
Single armchair in violet color. All upholstere...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Stunning French Corner Chair in Turned Oak and Cane, France, 1930-1940
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Stunning French solid turned oak wood corner chair with original woven cane seat, circa 1930-1940. In very good condition. One leg is slightly bent naturally. The chair is structural...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
20th Century Danish Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Teakwood Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs featuring slightly curved armrests and a large backrest, in good condition. This vintage pair has been completely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo and rattan armchair in the style of Franco Albini. 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Caning and Metal by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern chairs in Caning and Metal designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties are beautiful!!
The chairs feature an iron structure painted in black ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Fabric by Jorge Jabour, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in hardwood & beige ultra suede by Jorge Jabour are gorgeous!
These gems were designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-century Modern corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original corner chairs, popular names associated with this style include Pierre Jeanneret, Carl Hansen & Søn, Carlo Hauner, and Charles and Ray Eames. 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.