Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Kagan Style Channel Backed Chairs

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Step straight onto the set of Mad Men with this stunning matched pair of original 1960s mid-century modern Tufted Petal … Read more Step straight onto the set of Mad Men with this stunning matched pair of original 1960s mid-century modern Tufted Petal Lounge Chairs

Tufted Floral Velvet, Walnut Legs w/ Brass Caps — 1960s Directional / Milo Baughman / Kagan

Design & Style: Each chair features a graceful asymmetrical curved back with a distinctive swept-wing silhouette that rises higher on one side — a sophisticated detail rarely seen today. The tufted back panel adds depth and dimension, quintessentially glamorous in spirit. The low-slung profile and generous 32" wide seat make these as comfortable as they are beautiful.

Upholstery: Covered in the original gold and cream floral cut velvet fabric — a lush, tone-on-tone pattern of large blooms rendered in golden amber against an ivory ground. The fabric shows the characteristic fading and variation of age, with the seat showing deeper saturation than the exterior; honest patina from decades of life.

The fabric is intact with no tears; some light wear and crushing of the pile consistent with age and use.

Construction section: Solid hardwood internal frame with reinforced corner blocks and screwed joinery. Traditional mid-century sinuous spring suspension supported by burlap webbing and tension springs. Seat support uses original sinuous zig-zag steel springs with secondary tension springs for durability and comfort, typical of high-quality mid-century upholstery.

Legs: Four tapered legs per chair in what appears to be walnut — rich, dark-toned hardwood with tight grain, tapering elegantly to brass-tipped sabots (ferrules). These legs are a textbook mid-century detail: the combination of walnut + brass was ubiquitous in quality American furniture of the 1958–1968 period. A few of the brass caps show oxidation, adding to the patina. Dust cover:

Both underside cambric dust covers have tears and will need replacement (a minor, inexpensive fix)..

Condition: Vintage/as-found. Original Yellow/Gold upholstery is intact but shows age-appropriate fading, light soiling, and pile wear (more so on the seat). Structurally sound. Legs are sturdy.

These are perfect candidates for professional reupholstery to restore to showroom glory, or display as-is for that authentic vintage aesthetic collectors love.

Outside dimensions (approximate): Approx. 32"W x 27"D x 28"H — seat height approx. 15". Leg height approx. 8".

Chairs are sold together only as a single matched pair. Images in Oatmeal, Burnt Orange and Green Velvet are "AI reimagined" reupholstery examples only. See less