Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining armchairs By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut, with caned backs and vinyl upholstery Measures...
Cane, Walnut, Faux Leather
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned slipper lounge chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine original condition, this is a scarce walnut slipper chair with original cane back. Model no. 650 designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture Company, circ...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts - Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Cane, Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Mid Century Walnut and Cane Slipper Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 13.5 inch...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson midcentury Cane and Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 17 inche...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$11,000 / set
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Elegant chestnut Tomlinson lounge chairs.
Chestnut
Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare Tomlinson slipper chair from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of cane and walnut slipper chairs from the Sophisticate line by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare set of Tomlinson slipper chairs from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint
By Drexel, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 cane tall back pecan Mid-Century Modern chairs mint! Natural organic Safari pattern upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Tomlinson, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane, Burl
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bleached wood, cane and beige velvet slipper chairs designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Velvet, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Wood, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached wood, cane and beige velvet slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
Hardwood
Set 6 Country French Ladder Cane Back Pegged Frames New Upholstery Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Henredon, Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 Country French Tall Ladder Cane Back Pegged Frames New Upholstery Dining Chairs MINT! Solid rock sturdy set of chairs. New Houndstooth upholstery seats.
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern 54" Coffee Table Set 4 Slipper Chairs Signed Tomlinson 1959
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Portland, OR
The cushions have just been professionally reupholstered with a very high quality mohair fabric, and the underside panels have also been skillfully replaced. The caning and upholster...
Wood
Tall Cane Back Down Filled Upholstery Seat Cushion Arm Chair Mint!
By Tommi Parzinger, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall cane back down filled upholstery seat cushion arm chair mint!
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Four Midcentury Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, circa 1956
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Surprise, AZ
Four Mid Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Club Chairs. These chairs are the bomb!
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Tomlinson Slipper Lounge Chair with Walnut Frame and Caned Back
By Tomlinson
Located in Stamford, CT
Tomlinson slipper lounge chair with walnut frame, caned back and saber legs, circa 1957.
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Set of Four Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Bullhorn Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Houston, TX
The back of the chairs have woven cane detail and lovely splayed rear legs.
Cane, Walnut
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H 28 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
1950s Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs Chestnut Cane Mid Century Modern
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of slipper chairs in chestnut and densely woven cane backs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture Company.
Cane, Chestnut
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H 28.06 in W 27 in D 22.87 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, Tomlinson, US, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, circa 1950.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut lounge chair with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions reupholstered in beige velvet.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Back Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous caned back slipper chairs, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair Tomlinson Sophisticates Cane Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cane backed and walnut slipper chairs with ecru upholstered seats.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson Rams' Heads and Hoofed Legs Empire-Style Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire style barrel back armchairs by Tomlinson. Each chair has a pair of hand-carved ram's heads at the peak of the front legs which are dramatically shaped similar to actual ram hi...
Cane, Leather, Walnut
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder Slipper Chair for Tomlinson 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Tomlinson model 650 slipper chair with custom purple leather cushion labeled "Furniture by Tomlinson, Tailor Made for Mr.
Leather, Cane, Ash
Pair of Tomlinson Arm Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Neoclassical style arm chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture.
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Set of 4 Slipper Chairs John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of 4 wood and cane slipper chairs John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Asian modernist design, chairs retain they're original finish, nice overall condition,, mi...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut lounge chairs designed by John Luberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection. These are at the moment being sold C.O.M.. These need to be refurbished but are ...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Wingback Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounges by Tomlinson, generous curved head rail with caned back, rear saber legs.
Cane, Mahogany
A Slipper Chair by Tomlinson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great slipper chair by Tomlinson. Note the wrap around back with rounded edges, nicely grained walnut.
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
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H 31 in W 23 in D 23 in
Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curved Cane Back Dining Chairs Tomlinson Style
By Modern Manor Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern walnut curved cane back dining chairs by Modern Manor Inc. Item features two armchairs, four side chairs, solid walnut wood construction, curved and can...
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomilson Sophisticate Line Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of midcentury slipper chairs with sculptural legs from Tomlinson's Sophisticate Line, c. 1958.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson Sophistcate Slipper chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of matching slipper chairs with dark brown finish and cane backs. Original leather seats which show some signs of wear.
Wood, Leather, Cane
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H 28 in W 27 in D 26 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 27.75 in W 27.25 in D 23.25 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
A Pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Slipper Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion.
Chestnut, Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson Cane Back Lounge/ Club Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual and handsome pair of cane back lounge/club chairs by Tomlinson, circa 1960's.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Cane Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of exquisite cane lounge chairs by Tomlinson. The chairs are in beautifully patinaed condition with some slight wear to the cane and wood, they have been reupholstered with ...
Cane, Wood
Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, a Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible pair of vintage slipper chairs in excellent restored condition. These have been rejuvenated with a satin black lacquer to contrast the original cane. New boucle upholst...
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs with Caned Backs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs with generous seats, caned backs and brass detail; original velvet upholstery. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furn...
Brass
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H 28 in W 27 in D 22 in
Four Mid-Century Tomlinson Sophisticate Caned Walnut Slipper Chairs, circa 1956
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Four walnut slipper chairs with caned backs and vintage iridescent green cushion seats from the Sophisticate line for Tomlinson.
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane/rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 1950. Listing created for one single chair. Other American designers of the era in...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28 in W 27 in D 20 in
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Back Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned back slipper chairs, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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H 28 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Back Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned back slipper chairs, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1960's Curved Cane Back Occasional Accent Chairs, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid century modern cane back chairs boasting an interesting mix of Regency, Empire & mid 20th C. Modern design elements. Features include cradling comfort in the curved wa...
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Regency Style Cane and Walnut Club Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
The barrel back features the original cane. The seats are upholstered in a light and dark blue striped fabric and a tapered, arched top removable cushion rests along the chair back.
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 23 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane and fabric cushions. Designed by John Luberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Slipper Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion.
Chestnut
Pair of Tomlinson Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of elegant wooden slipper chairs by Tomlinson. Each chair has a curved back with a caned panel.
Cane, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Cane Slipper Chairs in Green African Fabric
By Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of chairs in the style of Tomlinson. Reupholstered in vintage African green stripe cotton fabric. Sold as a pair.
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
1950s Brown Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs by Lubberts or Mulder 'g'
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Walnut and cane, lounge chairs, Lubberts & Mulder, 1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in L 29.53 in
1950s Brown Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs by Lubberts and Mulder 'i'
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
American brown walnut and cane, lounge chairs, Lubberts & Mulder, 1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Caned Walnut Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
A pair of slipper chairs with a curved back and woven cane. Made of solid walnut. A stylish chair with generous seating. Vintage fabric in good condition.
Walnut, Cane
Cane Walnut Chairs by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Sarasota, FL
A stunning pair of Tomlinson chairs in good condition. Some wear to the wood and refinishing required. Cushions are not included.
Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
1950s Brown Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs by Lubberts / Mulder 'f'
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Walnut and cane, Lounge Chairs, Lubberts & Mulder, 1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
$1,282Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in Praha, CZ
Very confortable Edmund Homa was born 1927 in the northern Poland. After completing his studies in Interior Architecture at the Fine Arts Academy of Gdansk, he began freelance work ...
Fabric, Wood
$990Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Cane Dining Chair by American of Martinsville, 6 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of six Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a testament to the refined craftsmanship of the American Furniture Co of Martinsville, VA. This collection comprises two graceful armch...
Cane, Walnut
Mel Smilow Walnut Lounge Rush Seat Arm Chair Circa 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in Peabody, MA
An original lounge chair in walnut with woven papercord seat and back, designed and produced in limited quantities by Mel Smilow in the 1950s.
Papercord, Walnut
$10,000 / set
H 35 in W 25 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Paul McCobb Model 400 Slipper Chairs for Custom Craft, Circa 1955
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Pair of Paul McCobb Model 400 Slipper Chairs for Custom Craft, circa 1955 A striking pair of Model 400 slipper chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Custom Craft, Inc., USA, circa 1955...
Walnut, Fabric
$3,695
H 29 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair Jens Risom Model U-430 Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Walnut & Upholstery, 1956
By Gaylord Brothers, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed early in his career by Jens Risom, this pair of chairs was produced by Gaylord Brothers. These designs were comissioned mainly for use in libraries, but some survived and ma...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,995 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom "Playboy" Walnut & Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Jens Risom
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom “Playboy” dining chairs, dating to the 1960s. This striking collection features beautifully crafted walnut frames, elegant rec...
Cane, Wood, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 35.75 in W 23 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs and vinyl upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair This chair measures: 27.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 22 inches Gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,795
H 36 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut frame...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$5,195 / set
H 28.25 in W 33 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 30 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height/chair clearan...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned f...
Fabric, Walnut
$14,500 / set
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 26 in L 31 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Rarely Seen Petite Slipper Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of very elegant 1950s T.H. Robsjohn–Gibbings model 2009 slipper chairs for Widdicomb, with classic sculpted walnut frames on splayed legs. This version of his slipper chairs, ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,399 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Side Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of solid maple side chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. These beauties have been completely restored, refinished and reupholstered. The maple frames have...
Velvet, Maple
$15,595 / set
H 33 in W 24.25 in D 22 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Mid Century Walnut Armchairs - Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Mid Century Walnut Armchairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24.25 wide x 22 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair cl...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
A stylish set of six Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s, featuring warm wood tones, elegant proportions, and distinctive cane-back detailing. The set includes four ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$1,184
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 4 Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Matte White collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of...
Wood
$3,093 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Form chinoiserie Lantern Fixture With 6 Candelabra Lights And This Beautiful Chandelier Is Decorated With Crystal Beads And Flowers Finished ...
Crystal, Brass
$10,074
H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...
Beech, Teak, Paper
Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950s Large Flush Mount, ORNO, Finland
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Large flush mount plafondier by the renown designer LIsa Johansson-Pape for ORNO, Finland. The light is Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape in the 1950s, this large flush mount light by ...
Metal
Dos Gallos Custom Tripod Side Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand-forged iron, light and narrow profile, side tables or cocktail tables. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO FLUCTUATING MA...
Bronze, Iron
Spacek Wall Sconce (22") in Brass Finishes By Matthew Fairbank
By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spacek wall sconce features a minimal forged brass body that supports a linear glass lens. Light filters through bronze, smoke, or starphire glass. Fixture body is available in satin...
Brass
$2,225 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
$3,709 / set
H 18.12 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
1970s French Cork Veneer Table Lamps with Gilt Brass Accents
By Pierre Cardin, Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This rare pair of French table lamps from the 1970s is a striking example of sophisticated modernist design. Their clean, architectural silhouette is enhanced by a warm cork veneer f...
Brass
$5,475 / set
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass with 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with Venet...
Gold, Brass
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
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.
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.