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Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century reclining chair designed by Henry Walter Klein
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern reclining chair designed by Henry W. Klein The chair has a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, Mid-Century Modern, reclining lounge chair features a elegant, walnut frame that slides
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage reclining chair with tufted back and elegant walnut frame, perfect for adding Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
H 43 in W 28 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Maple Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, recliner lounge chair features an ebonized maple frame and soft, oatmeal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Selig Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair After Baughman
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome Selig recliner lounge chair after Milo Baughman. Item features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Reclining Arm Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid century modern walnut reclining arm lounge chair with footrest designed by Adrian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

A mid century modern upholstered Milo Baughman model #74 walnut reclining chair.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid century modern upholstered Milo Baughman model #74 walnut reclining chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Recliner Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A mid-century Danish recliner arm chair. Upholstered in a black felt fabric with a button tufted
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Recliner Arm Chair
Mid-Century Danish Recliner Arm Chair
H 38 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Midcentury Italian Modern Selig Chrome Reclining Recliner Lounge Chair
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury Italian modern Selig chrome reclining recliner lounge chair, circa mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Chrome-Plated Recliner Chair & Ottoman: Mid-Century Modern Revived
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the stylish world of mid-century modern design with our Chrome-Plated Recliner Chair and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Reclining Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
optimal comfort in any setting. This Mid-Century Modern recliner is sure to add style and grace to any
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Style Leather Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
The most comfortable recliner ever made. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Locks in
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Frame Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers. A
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swiveling base chair, reclining mechanism, and chocolate brown leather cushions. Very well cared for and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Teak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Belmont, MA
This mid-century modern easy chair / recliner by Folke Olsson is upholstered with the original faux
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

5 Stars Italy Patio Adjustable Reclining Sun-friendly Lounge Chairs Mid Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Outdoor Reclining Sun Lounge Chairs by Five Stars Italy offer a perfect blend of comfort and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This metal reclining lounge chair is great for adding unique and comfortable seating to an outdoor
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 73 in
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cherry

Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair This chair measures: 28 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Teak Framed Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers. A
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Vintage Italian Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern armchair has the ability to recline, offering extreme comfort in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Danish Modern Recliner & Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern recliner and ottoman set in a warm gray velvet. Item features black metal bases with wooden frames
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chenille, Wood

Danish Modern Recliner & Ottoman
Danish Modern Recliner & Ottoman
H 34.5 in W 27 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Black Leather Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by M.Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century black leather reclining lounge armchair with ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury reclining chair features classicly clean lines with modern comfort. Made from
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
H 43 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
Organic modern reclining teak + leather lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Holstebro Stolefabrik A/S Era: 1980s Materials: Teak, Leather Measurements: 27″ wide x 33.5″ deep x 39.25″ tall Seat Height: 17.25″ t...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Vintage Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique reclining design and unusual frame, this vintage Swedish chair features dark leather
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Leather Reclining Chair
Vintage Leather Reclining Chair
H 40 in W 29 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful mid-century recliner was designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair in Beech + Green Wool
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: Inquire for Dimensions Condition: Frame in great original condition wi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Recliner
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Recliner This chair measures: 26 wide x 62
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut recliner was designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman with sculpted teak frames and elegant plush blue
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Recliner Lounge Chair circa 1970
By Wendell Castle, Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique reclining cantilevered lounge chair made of bent wood. This chair also swivels 360'. Green
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair with Wood Frame & Removable Cushions
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair features hardwood frame with original walnut finish, hinged
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

50's Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This Brazilian lounge chair with ottoman, an archetypical piece of 1950s design, is a remarkable
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Curva chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 60'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
effortlessly harmonize with Mid-Century Modern interiors influenced by illustrious Brazilian visionaries like
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
By Thomas Moser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1970s vintage lounge chair in original white fabric from the 1970s the chair reclines when
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Expertly Restored - Nordic Modern Sculpted Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish modern walnut reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod Larsen is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Leather Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Thomasville
By Dux of Sweden, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern design adjustable recliner chair with ottoman by Thomasville. the ottoman is 20x20x19.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

Italian Midcentury pair of Reclining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s pair of reclining chairs. Chairs are refurbished and reupholstered in blue velvet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Stylish Danish Modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Two-Position Reclining Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish Danish modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen 1960s stained teak two-position reclining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Thayer Coggin Recliner Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage Thayer Coggin recliner lounge chair.
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish walnut reclining lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern reclining wingback lounge chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

'Paraty´ Lounge Chair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
chairs' design is characterized by a deep seat and a slightly reclined backrest, which indicates an
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered in same brown leather and teak-plywood base as recliner. Signed in many locations on the chair and
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2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chairs with Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish Mid-Century armchairs were made in Italy in the 1950s. They feature gently reclined
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Brass

20th Century Italian Polished Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian recliner chair, Poltrona Relax made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton

Mid Century Danish Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Armchair with Ottoman Chair
Located in Madison, WI
. Additional information: Materials: Wood Period: 1960's Styles: Mid Century Danish Modern Condition: Good
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

'Tridente' Lounge Chair, by Móveis Drago, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Tridente" lounge chair, designed by Moveis Drago, is a quintessential representation of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 2174-C, lounge chair and ottoman set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Mid Century Modern Reclining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern reclining chair you’re looking for. Each mid century modern reclining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the mid century modern reclining chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern reclining chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Ib Kofod-Larsen each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern reclining chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Reclining Chair?

Prices for a mid century modern reclining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,897.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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 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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Reclining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.