Mid-Century Modern Slipper 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 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
1960s Danish Oak and Mohair Velvet Armless Slipper Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning 1960's Danish armless slipper chair. Thoughtfully reupholstered with supple green mohair velvet. Oak frame was recently restored as well. The c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge or slipper chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s.
Seat height: 15.5”
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Chrome & Leather "Airport" Visitor Chairs by Wegner, Denmark, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original black leather and chromed steel.
"Airport" chairs. Designed By Hans J. Wegner Manufactured By A.P, Stolen Denmark, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s.
Seat height: 20.5” .
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge or slipper chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s.
Seat height: 15.5”
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
By Brueton, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish castors.
They easy move around and swivel. Brushed chrome band around the base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair 1950's Mid Century Modern Red Plush Faux Fur - George Jetsen Look`````````
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of French Mid Century Modern Red Faux Fur Side Chairs. Metal legs. This pair is fun and they would fit in most styles.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile
Custom Mid-Century Modern Style Slipper Chairs By cityFoundry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of minimal, low profile, slipper chairs designed and made by cityFoundry in Brooklyn, NY for our cFsignature line of vintage inspired pieces feature lacquered maple frames with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a wonderful pair of slipper chairs designed by Jens Risom.
Featuring sleek, solid walnut frames that appear to cradle the newly upholstered seats. We would call the fabr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, pink canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s
Elegant lounge chairs with ottoman with be...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s.
Stamped "Made in Italy".
Seat height: 12.65”
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Iron
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Roberto Mango. Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Rattan wicker bucket basket armchairs or slipper chairs, black metal feet by Roberto Mango. Famous italian design like Janine Abraham, Mathieu Matégot, Vivai Del S...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, rattan and beige velvet fabric slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
16.5” seat height
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood
1970s Craft Associates Wave Style Lounge Chairs , chrome base Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual pair of Craft Associates lounge chairs with amazing chrome bases..After some research it appears they were designed by Adrian Pearsall.. Retain original pop modernist up...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Velvet Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Elegant pair of Harvey Probber slipper lounge chairs. Freshly upholstered in a salmon colored velvet. Brass handle detail located at the top of the back. Original finish to the waln...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Mahogany Slipper Lounge Chair Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid century spoon back mahogany slipper lounge chair attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker, 1950's.
Elegantly curved chair with a mahogany frame in...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Coppia di poltrone Bruge disegnate da Bruno Gecchelin per Busnelli, 1963
Located in Milan, IT
Coppia di poltrone modello Bruge, disegnate nel 1963 da Bruno Gecchelin per Busnelli. Si tratta di due lounge con struttura in vetroresina e piede cromato, il rivestimento è l'origin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern low profile slipper chairs. Tufted backs and short wood legs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Roberto Mango, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Rattan wicker bucket basket armchairs or slipper chairs, black metal feet by Roberto Mango. Famous italian design like Janine Abraham, Mathieu Matégot, Vivai Del S...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Slipper Chair, Walnut, Brass, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut and beige fabric slipper chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
16” seat height
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and orange velvet slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
17” seat height
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group Restored
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb Planner Group. Recovered in two contrasting but compatible fabrics. Totally rebuilt with refinished maple...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Mid century modern Pair of Low Slipper lounge chairs Maple base by Conant Ball
By Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Pair of Low Slipper lounge chairs Maple base by Conant Ball. Great simple mod century design with solid blonde maple base. Circa 1950. M...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning pair of walnut framed lounge chairs. Sculpted frame with cane back and a refined look these are elegant and modern. Newly upholstered in mohair.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Pair Michael Taylor Baker Slipper Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Michael Taylor black lacquered slipper chairs by Baker. These fine chairs have been meticulously restored to like new condition-see photos. The frames have been re l...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Petite Italian Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Petite Italian Mid Century Style Slipper Chairs, Italy, circa 2000s. Based on a 1950s design, these were produced in the 2000s. They look great from every angle.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of upholstered slipper chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of upholstered slipper chairs with ebonized wood details.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
D.O.B. October 8th 1964
Pair of Thonet lounge slipper chairs.
Stunning chrome trim around the back.
Ebonized wood base.
Nailhead trim on back.
Dark eggplant tinted grey tweed fabric ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and white bouclé fabric slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s.
17" seat height
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of slipper chairs with wood legs peeking through the all fabric chairs. Blue piping around the off white fabric.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Form Slipper Lounge Chairs Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of scoop form slipper chairs on chrome bases by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968.
The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning midcentury design with heavy flat bar chrome bases and tufted upholstery. The "X" shaped sides and angled seats ensure maximum comfort without sacrificing style. This eleg...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Bouclé Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
15" seat height
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
A pair of 1950’s Dunbar Attributed Slipper Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
These chairs are absolutely fabulous! From the green and purple upholstery with tufted buttons on the seat and back to the brass handle at the top of the chairs, to the castors and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers
By Carter Brothers Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage scoop lounge chairs manufactured by Carter Brothers, circa the 1950s. This mid-century pair of scoop chairs feature a sleek design covered in tufted green leather upholstery ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pierre Gautier Delaye, Slipper Chairs, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak slipper chairs designed and produced by Pierre Gautier Delaye, France, c. 1950s.
14.75" seat height
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Oak
Architectural Modernist Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Architectural modernist slipper lounge chair by Craftsman's Village.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mohair Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Harvey Probber, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Enjoy leisure time with this pair of glamorous slipper lounge chairs in the style of Harvey Probber c.1950's. Very comfortable and well-constructed. A modern update on a classic desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968.
The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Poltroncina "a uovo" in rattan, anni '60, Italia
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Poltroncina singola "a uovo" in rattan con cuscino e rivestimento rifatti ex-novo con tessuto in cotone antimacchia.
La poltroncina è di produzione italiana e risale agli anni '60.
L...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rattan
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jean-Michel Frank Style Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Mohair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jean-Michel Frank Style Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Mohair
Pair of chunky modernist Jean-Michel Frank inspired deep cushion upholstered boudoir or side chairs. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
M2-44 modernist lounge chair by Wim den Boon Netherlands 1958
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Abstract designed Dutch modernist lounge chair by Wim den Boon Netherlands. This specific model, defined by the technical drawings as model M2-44 C.D (below on the drawings), is a ra...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Chrome Side Chairs / Signore Inc
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Naugahyde Side Chairs in the manner of Florence Knoll, made by SIGNORE INC.Classic style and design, Amazing quality and construction, Retains o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Karpen of California Midcentury Slipper Chair – Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Karpen of California midcentury Slipper Chair – Pair
Each chair measures: 35.5 wide x 25 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 18 in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Midcentury Bouclé Zoey Slipper Chairs, a Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage midcentury bouclé Zoey slipper chairs, a pair.
Wonderful pair of comfortable, low profile slipper chairs with beautiful design. The curved back gracefully flows into the low...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Bamboo and Dark Brown Leather Sling Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1960
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unique pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo or rattan and leather sling chairs attributed to designer Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s. In very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Florence Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs Restored in Leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of unique and very high-quality 'slipper chairs' model 51W, an early design by American designer Florence Knoll dates from 1955 and is becoming more rare to find nowa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Pair of Chairs Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Klismos inspired chairs attributed to Billy Haines.
The chairs have been Beautifully reupholstered in a Tobacco colored leather,
and are featured in the book " CLA...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker midcentury Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 32 wide x 26 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Modernist Angular Slipper Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
Striking matched pair of Italian angular slipper chairs with splayed metal tapered legs. Crisp new woven wool upholstery fits within a thin profile frame giving a sleek tailored appe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Iron
Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Model from the balestra series. Fully upholstered ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bouclé Slipper Chair, circa 1970s
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Midcentury Slipper chair.
Deco inspired Slipper Chair, with the ubiquitous low seat and tall back. Slipper chairs were originally produced in the 18th century for dressing the feet.These 20th Century versions are a much more paired down...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest.
Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Bouclé Slipper Chairs Designed by Jens Risom for H.G. Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Risom for H.G. Knoll Associates armless slipper chairs composed of upholstered seats supported by walnut bases (first appearing in the 1942 Knoll catalog).
There is a slight d...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s Italian Slipper Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of sculptural Italian slipper chairs in green velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in green velvet, with minor wear and pa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Oak, Velvet
Beautiful Elegant Single Upholstered Slipper Chair by Robert Allen
By Robert Allen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and comfy elegant tufted slipper chair by Robert Allen, circa 1990s great condition some light marks on the base nothing major, nice fabric non-smoker house, very light use.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-century Modern slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs 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 slipper chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original slipper chairs, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Milo Baughman, and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. 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 slipper chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $407 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $4,808.
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