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Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Gaber, Steel & Purple Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Gaber, Steel & Purple Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Gaber, Steel & Purple Plastic

By Gaber

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful design chair by Gaber company produced in Italy in 1990s. The chair is newer design but very vintage look. The seat is made of dark purple plastic. The base is made of stee...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Wool, Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of low chairs with high backrests, solid wood structure, fruitwood legs. Upholstery completely redone in a very pale purple corduroy. Italy c.1940.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli
Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli

Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli

By Eugenio Gerli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique set of high back dining chairs features a wonderful combination of stylish designer upholstery and unique wooden frames. Tapered legs, aluminium trim and the vintage fabr...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1961
Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1961

Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1961

By MIM Roma, Renato Venturi

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 8 Mid-Century Italian chairs designed by the famous architect and designer Renato Venturi for M.I.M.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

MID-18TH CENTURY SIX LOUIS XV CHAIRS IN PAINTED WOOD
MID-18TH CENTURY SIX LOUIS XV CHAIRS IN PAINTED WOOD

MID-18TH CENTURY SIX LOUIS XV CHAIRS IN PAINTED WOOD

Located in Firenze, FI

Made in the Marche region (central Italy), they date back to the Louis XV period, around the mid-18th century.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood, Paint

Six Italian chairs from the 1950s, upholstered in purple velvet geometric design
Six Italian chairs from the 1950s, upholstered in purple velvet geometric design

Six Italian chairs from the 1950s, upholstered in purple velvet geometric design

Located in Milano, IT

Set of Six Italian 1960s Wooden Chairs with Purple Velvet Upholstery Refined set of six Italian chairs from the 1960s, distinguished by a geometric, essential and architectural wood...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1960s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of purple velvet, black-lacquered metal and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Mid Century Modern Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli

By Knoll

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Knoll midcentury handkerchief chairs designed by the husband and wife team of Massimo and Lella Vignelli, whose design captured the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drift...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti
Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti

Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti

By Guido Maria Rosati

Located in Oirlo, LI

Upholstered in a rich, warm purple fabric, they bring a vibrant yet sophisticated touch to any interior, perfectly complementing modern, mid-century, or eclectic décor.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair
Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair

Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman, Preview

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage post modern swivel chair. Original amazing velvet fabric. Italy, circa 1979. This chair is just amazing. This a statement piece that came out of an estate of Italian post mo...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Emilio Guarnacci Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Emilio Guarnacci Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Plastic, Italy, 1970s

Emilio Guarnacci Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Plastic, Italy, 1970s

By Emilio Guarnacci

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of purple fabric and off-white plastic lounge chairs attributed to Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and Claudio Vagnoni, Italy, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. O...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1990s Vintage Kartell “FPE” Chair by Ron Arad — Fantastic Plastic Elastic — Mid-
1990s Vintage Kartell “FPE” Chair by Ron Arad — Fantastic Plastic Elastic — Mid-

1990s Vintage Kartell “FPE” Chair by Ron Arad — Fantastic Plastic Elastic — Mid-

By Ron Arad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Ron Arad Model: FPE (Fantastic, Plastic, Elastic) Manufacturer: Kartell, Milan, Italy Era: Late 1990s / Early 2000s (original production run 1999–mid 2000s)  The FPE cha...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Lenzi, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Lenzi, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Lenzi, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Lenzi

Located in High Point, NC

A blue fabric, black-lacquered metal and brass lounge chairs produced by Lenzi, Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric distressed with several staining and fraying areas, ideally reupholstered. We...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Original frame upholstered with purple velvet on brass splayed legs which gives this comfortable club chair a luxurious and stylish overall im...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Marco Zanuso
Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Marco Zanuso

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Marco Zanuso

By Ico Parisi, Marco Zanuso, Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo, (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Marco Zanuso. These shapely Italian Gio Ponti inspired mid century modern chairs with splayed brass legs are recently upholstered and very com...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman
1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman

1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman

By Saporiti

Located in Beograd, RS

SOLD PER PIECE! In this listing you will find 4 exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Side Chairs or Armchairs designed by architect John C. Portman for Saporiti in 1974. A single-...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A purple fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.5"H x 32.75"W x 37.5"D Seat Height (inches): 12.0" Arm Height (inches)...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs
1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs

1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

Petite Italian 1950’s sculptural armchair with splayed brass tapered legs newly reupholstered (November 2025) in a navy blue strie velvet. The distinctive silhouette and akimbo legs ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Armchair w Ottoman attrib to Gio Ponti
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Armchair w Ottoman attrib to Gio Ponti

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Armchair w Ottoman attrib to Gio Ponti

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 1950s Italian modern Lounge armchair with the ottoman in two tone contrasting fabric. A Grey flat tweed with a beautiful purple velvet, on both the chair and the ottoman. He...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair

Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers

Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970
Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970

Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in amstelveen, NL

Maralunga lounge chairs, original dark velvet upholstery. Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The backrest can be raised or lowered for total comfort. It won the Compasso d'Oro award ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Modern Calligaris Black Leather Dining Chairs Made in Italy - a Pair
Italian Modern Calligaris Black Leather Dining Chairs Made in Italy - a Pair

Italian Modern Calligaris Black Leather Dining Chairs Made in Italy - a Pair

By Calligaris

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous pair of black leather armless dining chairs made in Italy by Calligaris. These chairs feature an elegantly padded leather upholstered seat and high backrest, guaranteeing op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Augusto Bozzi 'Lotus' Adjustable Lounge Chair, Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
Augusto Bozzi 'Lotus' Adjustable Lounge Chair, Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

Augusto Bozzi 'Lotus' Adjustable Lounge Chair, Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

By Saporiti, Kvadrat, Augusto Bozzi

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare lounge chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and produced by Saporiti, Italy in the early 1960s. The model is named Lotus. The striking design is marked by the metal hairpin ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Gio Ponti 116 Dining Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Gio Ponti 116 Dining Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Gio Ponti 116 Dining Chairs, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare pair of Gio Ponti 116 chairs, Italy, 1950s. Later purple velvet upholstery. May benefit from new fabric. Priced and sold as a pair. Fast shipping worldwide.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Midcentury Dione Gastone Rinaldi Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Italian Midcentury Dione Gastone Rinaldi Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Italian Midcentury Dione Gastone Rinaldi Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Paris, FR

Our focus is on Italian Mid-Century Modern design, and we take great pride in sourcing pieces with striking shapes, intricate techniques, and high-quality materials that stand the te...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage suede "cloud" chair designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful chair is wrapped by a padded edge, making it look even more like a cloud. The chair also c...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric

Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 8 wood and purple fabric dining room chairs or side chairs produced by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c. 1950s.. Very minor imperfections on fabric Overall Dimensions (inches): 3...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning & Early leather Cab 414 dining chair by Mario Bellini for CASSINA Italy
Stunning & Early leather Cab 414 dining chair by Mario Bellini for CASSINA Italy

Stunning & Early leather Cab 414 dining chair by Mario Bellini for CASSINA Italy

By Mario Bellini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina Early Production Armchairs in Burnt Sienna Saddle Leather Designed by Mario Bellini and introduced in 1977, the Cab series stands as o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

System 1-2-3 Chair, Design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
System 1-2-3 Chair, Design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

System 1-2-3 Chair, Design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Napoli, IT

Vintage System 1-2-3 chair, design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s, upholstered with new "POP UP" fabric from the Boussac collection.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aubergine Lounge Chair by Erberto Carboni Manufactured by Arflex in 1950, Italy
Aubergine Lounge Chair by Erberto Carboni Manufactured by Arflex in 1950, Italy

Aubergine Lounge Chair by Erberto Carboni Manufactured by Arflex in 1950, Italy

By Arflex, Erberto Carboni

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This Italian Delfino lounge chair was designed by Erberto Carboni and manufactured by Arflex during the 1950s. The armchair was reupholstered with purple wool. The seat and backrest ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two 'Cosmos' Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy 1954
Set of Two 'Cosmos' Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy 1954

Set of Two 'Cosmos' Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy 1954

By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti

Located in Hellouw, NL

Design These iconic pieces exemplify mid-century Italian design, featuring black-coated metal wireframes complemented by solid brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Slipper Chairs by Kroehler Newly Reupholstered – Pair
MCM Slipper Chairs by Kroehler Newly Reupholstered – Pair

MCM Slipper Chairs by Kroehler Newly Reupholstered – Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Kroehler with Walnut Base, Newly Reupholstered – Pair Elegant pair of mid-century modern slipper chairs by Kroehler, featuring sculptural low pr...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

By Erberto Carboni, Arflex

Located in Tilburg, NL

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

By Arflex, Erberto Carboni

Located in Tilburg, NL

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Arflex
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Arflex

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Arflex

By Arflex, Erberto Carboni

Located in Tilburg, NL

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair + Ottoman 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "orga...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Iuta Swivel Dining Chairs, a Pair
Italian Modern Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Iuta Swivel Dining Chairs, a Pair

Italian Modern Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Iuta Swivel Dining Chairs, a Pair

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Secaucus, NJ

They are designed to be light both physically and visually and will fit seamlessly into any environment and among modern, minimalist, and mid-century design. Please note that the pr...

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2010s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Quartet 932 Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Mohair
Quartet 932 Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Mohair

Quartet 932 Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Mohair

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Italy. Original purple mohair upholstery. Extremely rare example, tagged.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Available in many dif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Augusto Bozzi Kosmos Lounge Chair in Teal Pierre Frey Bouclé, Saporiti, 1950s
Augusto Bozzi Kosmos Lounge Chair in Teal Pierre Frey Bouclé, Saporiti, 1950s

Augusto Bozzi Kosmos Lounge Chair in Teal Pierre Frey Bouclé, Saporiti, 1950s

By Augusto Bozzi, La Maison Pierre Frey, Fratelli Saporiti

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare Kosmos lounge chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy in the mid 1950s. The chair retains its original manufacturer’s label, Fratelli Sapori...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair After Wassily
Vintage Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair After Wassily

Vintage Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair After Wassily

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This iconic lounge chair is a masterful tribute to Marcel Breuer’s legendary Wassily chair, epitomizing the functionalist elegance of the Bauhaus movement. Crafted from high-luster s...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965
Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965

Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965

By Mario Brunati, Alessandro Mendini, G. Moscatelli

Located in Kansas City, MO

Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati Dining, Desk, or Side Armless Chair, Model BM5 for Moscatelli, Italy, 1965. Lavender / light purple fabric and walnut frame. A beautiful exampl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Paolo Piva "Boss" Chairs by Giovannetti - needing upholstery
Pair of Vintage Paolo Piva "Boss" Chairs by Giovannetti - needing upholstery

Pair of Vintage Paolo Piva "Boss" Chairs by Giovannetti - needing upholstery

Located in Raleigh, NC

Rare pair of iconic "Boss" chairs designed by Paolo Piva for Italian manufacturer Giovannetti. These sculptural seating pieces represent the bold, avant-garde spirit of Italian des...

Category

Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair

1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair

By Augusto Magnaghi, Mario Terzaghi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Augusto Magnaghi & Mario Terzaghi for F.B.G. Meda, armchair, original purple multicolored fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s. This Italian easy chair, design...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Pair of Lounge Chairs
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Pair of Lounge Chairs

1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Pair of Lounge Chairs

By Augusto Magnaghi, Mario Terzaghi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Augusto Magnaghi & Mario Terzaghi for F.B.G. Meda, pair of armchairs, original purple multicolored fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s. These Italian easy cha...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90
Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90

Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Milano, IT

Sedie/Poltroncine girevoli con struttura in alluminio pressofuso e seduta in policarbonato trasparente blù. In buone condizioni, una seduta presenta una piccola crepa che non comprom...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Marco Zanuso Style Armchair, circa 1950
Italian Marco Zanuso Style Armchair, circa 1950

Italian Marco Zanuso Style Armchair, circa 1950

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mid century Italian Marco Zanuso style purple armchair circa 1950 with brass legs and great shape.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs

Located in IT

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nutwood, Giltwood

1950s blue velvet armchair
1950s blue velvet armchair

1950s blue velvet armchair

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Very elegant 1950s bergère armchair in blue velvet. Brass feet and fully restored. Very convenient and small in size, ideal for fitting into any space in the home or office.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Unique Lounge Set by Massimo Cotti
Unique Lounge Set by Massimo Cotti

Unique Lounge Set by Massimo Cotti

$10,584Sale Price / set|30% Off

Unique Lounge Set by Massimo Cotti

By Massimo Cotti

Located in Munich, DE

very strange and outstanding lounge set by the well known italien architect Massimo Cotti.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Day Bed, Fabric, Italian Design, 1990
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Day Bed, Fabric, Italian Design, 1990

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Day Bed, Fabric, Italian Design, 1990

Located in Miami, FL

Long lounge chair , day bed extremly comfortable . The color is great and will put a joyfull note in any interior. The complete piece is in foam , the fabric is a bit more purple th...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Fantastic Italian Murano Flower Vase, Blue, Purple with Gold, 1950´s
Mid-Century Fantastic Italian Murano Flower Vase, Blue, Purple with Gold, 1950´s

Mid-Century Fantastic Italian Murano Flower Vase, Blue, Purple with Gold, 1950´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Mid Century Italian Murano flower vase. Blue, Purple with Gold We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous sculptural Italian armchair made by Arflex in the 1950s, thought to be designed by Marco Zanuso and recently upholstered in sensational Knoll velvet firefly in navy and silver.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet
8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

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H 42.92 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in

8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

By Romeo Rega

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

A set of 8 Romeo Rega brass plated dining chairs originally purchased in Harrods London. Dating back to the late 1970s this set are in very good condition and ready for a new lease o...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color
Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color

Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color

By Francesco Soro

Located in Milan, Lombardy

The 'Violet' chair features a Minimalist design and is well conceived in its essentiality. The frame is made of metal and the upholstery is in velvet. The metal frame is curvy both i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Set of Four Willy Rizzo Chairs
Set of Four Willy Rizzo Chairs

Set of Four Willy Rizzo Chairs

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H 38.98 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Set of Four Willy Rizzo Chairs

By Willy Rizzo

Located in De Klinge, BE

Set of four Willy Rizzo chairs in brass and chrome. Made in Italy in the 1970s In the style of Maison Jansen.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Cosmos Chairs in Ruby red/ Raspberry red by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
Pair of Cosmos Chairs in Ruby red/ Raspberry red by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti

Pair of Cosmos Chairs in Ruby red/ Raspberry red by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti

By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti

Located in Woudrichem, NL

Perfectly upholstered in Raspberry fabric, pair of Cosmos lounge chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, Italy 1954. The black coated metal wire frames with solid brass...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner Seat in Durable Captain Fabric DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner Seat in Durable Captain Fabric DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner Seat in Durable Captain Fabric DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage corner seat, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Peak Captain" fabric Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage pouf beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Peak Captain" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne ...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Stain Free Sangria Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Stain Free Sangria Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Stain Free Sangria Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage large settee, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Cordoba Sangria" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produc...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Pair of 1940s Scalloped Back Italian Armchairs in Purple Velvet
Pair of 1940s Scalloped Back Italian Armchairs in Purple Velvet

Pair of 1940s Scalloped Back Italian Armchairs in Purple Velvet

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H 35.63 in W 24.22 in D 26.38 in

Pair of 1940s Scalloped Back Italian Armchairs in Purple Velvet

By La Maison Pierre Frey

Located in London, GB

A pair of ebonized wood frame armchairs with scalloped shaped backs. Dating from 1940s these chairs have been boldly reupholstered in a decadent purple cotton velvet designed by Ind...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs of Fratelli Consonni Production in Purple Velvet
Pair of Italian Armchairs of Fratelli Consonni Production in Purple Velvet

Pair of Italian Armchairs of Fratelli Consonni Production in Purple Velvet

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs reupholstered in purple velvet fabric. Finishing the velvet seat is an elegant red velvet border that creates an elegant play of color. The f...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sophisticated Pair of 1950s Italian Purple Lounge Chairs
Sophisticated Pair of 1950s Italian Purple Lounge Chairs

Sophisticated Pair of 1950s Italian Purple Lounge Chairs

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Houston, TX

Marco Zanuso style purple restored Italian Lounge Chairs. These have been Reupholstered in a purple linen fabric. Made in Italy circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sculpted Accent Chairs Paulin Panton Style Italian
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sculpted Accent Chairs Paulin Panton Style Italian

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sculpted Accent Chairs Paulin Panton Style Italian

By Verner Panton, Pierre Paulin

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fabulous pair of Sculpted, side lounge chairs. In good vintage condition, with condition issues shown in pictures 7 & 8. Can be used as is with a small th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Single Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Gigi Radice
Single Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Gigi Radice

Single Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Gigi Radice

By Gigi Radice

Located in Miami, FL

Single mid-century modern Italian lounge chair by Gigi Radice. Newly upholstered in blue cotton velvet and polished brass legs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs.
Pair Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs.

Pair Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs.

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H 36.75 in W 25.5 in D 33 in

Pair Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs.

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of 1950's Italian lounge chairs, newly upholstered in purple linen, legs are newly brass plated.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Italian Mid Century Table and Chairs c1950
Italian Mid Century Table and Chairs c1950

Italian Mid Century Table and Chairs c1950

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H 27.56 in W 43.71 in D 43.71 in

Italian Mid Century Table and Chairs c1950

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A fruitwood Table and four dining chairs produced in Italy in the 1950’s good quality and very stylish design, the table and chairs have been fully polished and the chairs re upholst...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fruitwood

Imposing Lounge Chairs by ISA, Italy, 1950s
Imposing Lounge Chairs by ISA, Italy, 1950s

Imposing Lounge Chairs by ISA, Italy, 1950s

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H 44.32 in W 28.5 in D 33 in

Imposing Lounge Chairs by ISA, Italy, 1950s

By I.S.A. Italy

Located in New York, NY

These elegant armchairs demonstrate an innovative interpretation of the classic high back wing chair with very reduced wings. Re-upholstered with a purple fabric. Silver color alumi...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Italian Dark Purple Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980s
Italian Dark Purple Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980s

Italian Dark Purple Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980s

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H 38.19 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in

Italian Dark Purple Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

This Italian swivel lounge chair dates from the 1980s and represents the expressive and comfort-focused approach characteristic of late 20th-century Italian seating design. Upholster...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Brass and Purple Velvet Chiavari Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Set of Four Brass and Purple Velvet Chiavari Chairs, Italy, circa 1960

Set of Four Brass and Purple Velvet Chiavari Chairs, Italy, circa 1960

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Four stylish Chiavari chairs made in Italy in the 1960s. The purple velvet is in perfect conditions, the brass is in original patina that gives them a fabulous vintage look.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Italian Cocktail Chairs
Pair of Italian Cocktail Chairs

Pair of Italian Cocktail Chairs

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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Italian Cocktail Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Italian cocktail chairs with gilt metal legs and re-upholstered n purple velvet. These chairs are extremely comfortable and would work as dining, office or bedroom chairs.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Alda" Chair by Cesare Casati & Enzo Hybsch
"Alda" Chair by Cesare Casati & Enzo Hybsch

"Alda" Chair by Cesare Casati & Enzo Hybsch

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H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

"Alda" Chair by Cesare Casati & Enzo Hybsch

By Comfort, Italy, Enzo Hybsch

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Space Age "ALDA" chair by Cesare Casati & Enzo Hybsch for Comfort. Fibre glass shell which swivels on its base with new upholstery, circa 1966.  

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Italian Chairs
Set of Four Italian Chairs

Set of Four Italian Chairs

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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in

Set of Four Italian Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of four Italian chairs with arms, with gilt metal legs reupholstered in blue velvet. These chairs can be used as office or dining chairs and are extremely comfortable.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Gilt Metal

Set of 6 1950's Italian Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet
Set of 6 1950's Italian Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

Set of 6 1950's Italian Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

Located in London, GB

These chairs from the 1950s are not just pieces of furniture; they are exquisite works of art that embody the essence of mid-century Italian design, with their ebonized black sculptu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair
Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair

Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair

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H 39 in W 33 in D 25 in

Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury Italian lounge chair with brass legs and new velvet upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Studio BBPR for Arflex "Elettra" Chairs, Italy, 1953
Studio BBPR for Arflex "Elettra" Chairs, Italy, 1953

Studio BBPR for Arflex "Elettra" Chairs, Italy, 1953

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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in

Studio BBPR for Arflex "Elettra" Chairs, Italy, 1953

By Arflex, Studio BBPR

Located in Naples, IT

Group of four Elettra chairs by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1953. Iconic Italian chair by Arflex published in 1953, structure made of black metal tubing that intersects under the seat,...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Purple Nuvolone Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Italy 1970
Pair of Purple Nuvolone Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Italy 1970

Pair of Purple Nuvolone Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Italy 1970

By Mimo Padova

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of vintage Italian lounge chairs by Rino Maturi for MIMO Padova. These statement chairs feature original purple corduroy upholstery with dramatic tufting. Labeled on bottom “M...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

1960s Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs
1960s Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs

1960s Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs

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H 41 in W 27 in D 27 in

1960s Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vibrant pair of Italian woven wicker and rattan lounge chairs. Great colored striped rattan circular base and colored wicker back with newly upholstered purple cushioned seats.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1960's Romeo Rega Set of Four Chairs Purple Pink Fabric Brass
1960's Romeo Rega Set of Four Chairs Purple Pink Fabric Brass

1960's Romeo Rega Set of Four Chairs Purple Pink Fabric Brass

By Romeo Rega

Located in Milano, IT

Set of four chairs, upholstered in bright Vvelvety purple fabric with motif, tubular brass structure, Manufactured in Italy circa 1960

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair for Minotti, 1950s. Velvet
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair for Minotti, 1950s. Velvet

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair for Minotti, 1950s. Velvet

By Minotti, Gigi Radice

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Armchair designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering and polished brass legs. Original upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Purple Italian Mid Century Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the purple Italian mid century chair you’re looking for. Each purple Italian mid century chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and brass. If you’re shopping for a purple Italian mid century chair, we have 47 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer purple Italian mid century chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A purple Italian mid century chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made purple Italian mid century chair over the years, but those crafted by Arflex, Marco Zanuso and Osvaldo Borsani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Purple Italian Mid Century Chair?

The average selling price for a purple Italian mid century chair at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $307 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

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 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.

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.