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European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern, mid-century edge.
With the major rise in popularity that mid-century modern experienced, it’s
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s
Set of six chairs with wooden
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a playful and stylish look that Italian Modern furniture is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s
Chair with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern European Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
artistry of the European cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating. This duo is of the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 34.26 in
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The elegantly modern shape of this chair is evidence of Finnish craftsmanship, aided by great choice
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Utrecht, NL
individualistic easy chairs reflect the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
artistry of the European cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating. This duo is of the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca
H 27.76 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs with Lacquered Wood Legs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
changing cultures. These mid-century easy chairs show why.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 31.7 in
Swedish Mid-Century Easy Chair with Sheepskin, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
today as mid-century Swedish furniture design. This chair is designed in the typical Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Black Enamelled Metal Rod Chair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wooden and black enamelled metal rod chair, 1950s
Chair with semi-round seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Mohair
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Italian lounge chair, 1950’s. Elegantly curved bent wooden frame with sleek Mid-Century Modern
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Brown leather
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
Located in Tarleton, GB
1950's Vintage folding chair row in beech
History
Folding chairs have been in use for
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ivory Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Retro glamour meets modern comfort pair of swivel lounge chairs attributed to Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Lounge Chair Egon Eiermann Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic lounge chair or side chair by Egon Eiermann 1952 Germany.
An
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.5 in W 35.63 in D 29.93 in
1950's Original Fully Restored Danish Clam Chair Reuphpolstered in Sheepskin
By Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Original fully restored Danish clam chair in sheepskin by Skive Møbelfabrik
The “Clam
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl and Oak Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
flaws, circa 1950s.
This is a he said she said Mid-Century Modern barrel back side chair! Well not
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Set of Chairs in Solid Hardwood and Green Fabric, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This set of Brazilian chairs from the 1950s is a paragon of mid-century design, blending robust
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
TON Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Sculptural Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Magda Sépová for TON, lounge chair, fiberglass, fabric, coated steel, Czechoslovakia, 1962
This
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Easy Chair in Teal Blue, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Easy Chair in Teal Blue, 1950s.
Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Brazilian Modern Chair in Cane & Iron by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern chair was designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and is absolutely
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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H 28.3 in W 19.7 in D 23.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chairs with Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish Mid-Century armchairs were made in Italy in the 1950s. They feature gently reclined
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elegant Round Bamboo Lounge Chair in Style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely bamboo lounge chair in style of Franco Albini elegant round shape that suits any interior
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Swedish Yngve Ekström for Hagafors "Pinnochio" Accent Chair, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Basel, BS
1950's accent Swedish Yngve Ekström "Pinnochio" chair made by Hagafors.
Features beautiful
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
TON Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Sculptural Frame in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Magda Sépová for TON, lounge chair, fiberglass, fabric, coated steel, Czechoslovakia, 1962
This
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.61 in W 25.4 in D 29.14 in
Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Small curved chair with organic shaped ivory wood base, 'Pau Marfim'. Brazil, 1950s.
The wooden
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chairs with Tapered Feet, Scandinavia, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
today as mid-century modern, these lounge chairs are delicacies with a unique look. With a classic shape
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 32.09 in
1950s Danish Lounge Chair in Green Velvet
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
and upholstery this is truly a mid-century modern armchair from Denmark.
This chair is a true
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage 1950's Italian Armchairs by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
chairs reflect the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique design, perfect
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Round Parlor Chair by Howard
Located in Highland, IN
? Well, he took inspiration from designs like this wonderful 1950s Parlor chair by Howard. This great big
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set Six T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Sabre Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arm and 4 Side Dining Chairs. Featuring refinished curved contoured spindle type backs with flat front
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six Chairs by Colette Gueden, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely set of six dining chairs of minimalist design by Colette Gueden. The tubular metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-Century Bambino Wingback Armchair by Howard Keith, 1950s, England
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
furniture. England, circa mid-1950s.
These stunning armchairs feature a beautifully curved winged back
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White Fabric N Wood Chairs by De Carli Cassina, 1958
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White fabric and wood chairs by De Carli for Cassina, 1958
Pair of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 24.81 in
Rare De Coene Frères Lounge Chairs, Belgium, 1950s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Utrecht, NL
Belgium is often overlooked when thinking about mid-century design, even though some of the most
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cane Chairs with Armrests by John Graz, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
backrests made of hand-plaited cane. The chair has gorgeous rounded finishes and curved shapes. This piece
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Franco Albini 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage riviera style organic lounge chair or side chair from woven rattan and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 29.34 in
Small Wood and Wicker Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
become sought-after works again in the 21st century. This solid wood and wicker chair is a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 23.43 in W 17.52 in D 15.75 in
European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
European Cabinetmaker seating pieces from the mid-century era were style-forming like none before
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century modern style.
The chairs’ simple and functional design, starting from the wooden frames
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian modern pieces, these chairs have a sculptural, “free” look dictated by the shape of the backs and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
cosy modern style, modelled on the European furniture of the 19th century, including the round edges
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant winged lounge chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of mid
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Round Armchairs, Organic Silk Upholstery, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of round armchairs was manufactured in the 1960s, and the authorship is still
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
1950s Curved Back Club Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
streamlined silhouette, the perfect combination of traditional design with a mid-century modern flair. Each
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Gio Ponti and Giulio Minoletti Style Rare Small Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Giulio Minoletti, Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
Small and rare 1950s Italian chair in cast brass and round black acrylic seat, in the style of Gio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Italian Lounge Chairs with Lacquered Metal and Brass Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these lounge chairs have a sculptural, “free” look dictated by the round shape of the backs and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Bågen Wooden Lounge Chair by Engström & Myrstrand for Nässjö Stolfabrik, 1950s
By Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Uppsala, SE
has the shape of a so called Peacock chair with its high rounded backrest. The seat and the backrest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Known as The Round Chair, or simply The Chair, Hans J Wegner created the design for Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 30.12 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
Pair of 1950s California Design Iron and Tropical Hardwood Side Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of iron and tropical hardwood side chairs, hairpin wrought iron frames with wooden seats and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic lounge chairs or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Set of 4
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
choices of materials makes these early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chairs very suitable for modern
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 20.08 in
Set of “Grand Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Guillerme et Chambron ‘Grand Repos’ lounge chairs display a beautiful contrast between the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 40.95 in W 30.52 in D 36.23 in
Airborne Metal Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cow Hide, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
most likely of the result of one of these collaborations.
Mid-century modern French designs like these
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in
Rustic European Cabinetmaker Oak Dining Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
organic form of mid-century design that shows similar qualities to brutalism. The solid wood bodies have
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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1950s Midcentury Modern Round Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s midcentury modern round chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1950s midcentury modern round chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s midcentury modern round chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s midcentury modern round chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Tito Agnoli, Johannes Hansen and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful 1950s midcentury modern round chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Midcentury Modern Round Chair?
A 1950s midcentury modern round chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,350, while the lowest priced sells for $360 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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