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Jacques Guillon Cord Chair Black 1950s
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Miami, FL
Original Jacques Guillon Cord Chair Black 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Jaques Guillon Cord Chair
Located in Carmel, NY
iconic creation: the Cord Chair, now a treasured exhibit in renowned museums like those in Quebec and New
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple, Walnut, Plywood
Set of Eight Tall Iron and Cord Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight tall iron and cord chairs, probably American, circa 1950s. They have a very California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Jacques Guillon Cord Chairs
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden frames with rope cord seat and back. Stylish vintage design makes these unique string chairs an
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Teak Slatback Chair with Woven Danish Cord Seat, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the 1940s and 1950s. Danish cord is a strong, three-ply, paper cord roughly 1/8” in diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Teak Slatback Chairs with Woven Danish Cord Seats, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs with woven Danish paper cord seats is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton Display Associates NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair
By Robert Kayton, Klaus Grabe, Richard Neutra
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice example of the oversize version of the side chair in this rare series of exposition furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, 1950’s. A sophisticatedly simple frame supports an impressive, steam bent beechwood ring measuring 31.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
H 26.5 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
Niels Moller armchair, model 57, 1950s Vintage, paper cord seat, dining chair
Located in Hannover, DE
. 1960s.
Good stable condition. Teak wood.
Minor signs of use.
Chair frame was refurbished and oiled
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Walnut, Midcentury, Dining, Office, Custom
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
This listing is for a Rian Bullhorn chair in walnut with natural Danish cord. We have one in stock
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of folding lounge chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rope
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Custom, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired hardwood and Danish weave dining or office Rian Bullhorn chair. Can be made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Walnut, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
listing is for a Rian High Back Chair in Walnut with Natural Danish Cord.
Our Rian Cantilever collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Studio City, CA
paper cord, which need some light restoration on two chairs (please see photos).
Chairs all marked
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Side Chair for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, made in the 1950s, features a teak frame and newly woven paper cord seat.
Hvidt & Mølgaard had an
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30 in W 19 in D 16 in
Set of Six Hans Wegner Teak CH23 Chairs in Danish Cord by Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
Denmark c. 1950’s have been restored to excellent vintage condition. The oak and teak wood frames have
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Early Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1950's Denmark
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Ash
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Bas Van Pelt Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chair, Netherlands 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Naples, IT
around 1950. This armchair was designed by Bas Van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands. The curved frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Hoffer, midcentury spider chair for Plan O, 1950s
Stunning spider chair designed by Hoffer circa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, corded woven seat. All original and untouched. Some minor
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Sculptural Lounge Chair ‘Le Pacific’ by Georges Tigien, France 1950s
By Georges Tigien
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural lounge chair model ‘Le Pacific 2000’ by Georges Tigien, France 1950s. Interesting
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern iconic chaise lounge in marina plywood, cord, and fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Plywood
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
chairs looks just like Wegner's iconic chairs, and they were made in Yugoslavia during the 1950s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cord
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Oak&Paper Cord
By E. Knudsen, K. Knudsen & Son
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the seats of Danish chairs since the 1940s, but in the 1950s and 1960s paper cord became most
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Niels Moller Vintage Chair 1950s Danish Papercord
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Chair by Niels Otto Moller.
Model 75 from the 1950s. Only 1 available.
Sturdy wood chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
the danish cord. This chair is very comfortable and would make an amazing reading chair for a library
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important 1950s lounge chair in lacquered beech and paper cord by Danish designer Illum
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Helge Vestergaard-Jensen Lounge Chair by Cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen in Denmark
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare lounge chair designed by Helge Vestergaard-Jensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Peder
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Cord, Oak
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 64.97 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
rocking chair, Norway circa 1950s, with woven cord backrest and seat, a wonderful addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Allan Gould Iron and String “Bow” Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Functional Furniture, Allan Gould
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early pair of American modern iron and string indoor/outdoor lounge chairs designed by Allan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Niels Moller Chairs, model 71 Oak, 1950s Vintage Danish
Located in Hannover, DE
Niels Otto Moller chairs, model 71 in the version oak wood.
Production period: 1950s.
Displayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1 of 3 Niels Moller Chair, model 71 Oak, 1950s Vintage Danish
Located in Hannover, DE
Niels Otto Moller chair in the version oak wood.
Production period: 1950s.
Displayed price is for
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair of Sleigh Chairs in the Style of Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sleigh chairs in the style of Walter Lamb.
Newly plated metal with cord piping.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early Hans J. Wegner Pair Oak CH24 Wishbone Chairs Carl Hansen and Sons Denmark
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and character. Both retain the original jute cord seats that are in good order. One chair has the
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Jute, Oak
H 28.75 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Set of 4
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1950s. Set of 4
Elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 20.08 in
Allan Gould Patio / Interior String & Steel Lounge Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s. Constructed of black cotton cording and a black lacquered steel frame. This was his trademark
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
German Studio Lounge Chairs in Ash and Papercord
By WK Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
German studio lounge chair with paper cord seat and solid ash frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
Sculptural Blue Fabric Easy Chair, France, 1950
Located in Munich, DE
Typical spectacular design of 1950s, featuring a rounded open framework in white enameled solid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 'Model 77' Dining Chairs in Teak by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautiful set of six legendary models 77 dining chairs by the Danish designer Niels Otto Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH50 chair, or more commonly known as the “Peacock Chair” had its name blessed by
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Normann Copenhagen Knot Chair Black Designed by Tatsuo Kuroda
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Knot chair is made of stained ash and the back is assembled with paper cord joints. Knot chair is
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Organic Walnut Sisal Cords Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
tone Austria 1950s.
Three minimalistic organic dining chairs or chairs feature solid walnut frame in
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 20.67 in
Normann Copenhagen Knot Chair Black/Nature Designed by Tatsuo Kuroda
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Knot chair is made of stained ash and the back is assembled with paper cord joints. Knot chair is
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 28.35 in W 23.04 in D 19.89 in
Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hemp cord seat. Comfortable. Danish Modern. Classic. Additional shipping methods may be available
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Ladder Back Chairs 4
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Baltimore, MD
. 1950s. Each chair features a high back, with six horizontal slats, woven natural paper cord rush seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 5 Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Mølle
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
, Denmark.
The Model 71 circa 1950's was one of Moller’s first designs and remains an all time Danish
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold MK310 teak dining chairs
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
chairs with original black vinyl upholstery for Mogens Kold, 1950s.
Originally designed by Olsen in 1951
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome set of four model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and made by J.L. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Teak Moller 75 Dining Chair
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful teak Møller chairs, model 75 with new Danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Important Ottorino Aloisio Wingback Chair in Green Mohair, Colli, Italy, 1957
By Colli Torino
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional wingback chair was designed by Ottorino Aloisio in 1957. The chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet
H 42.92 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
a set of 4 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen, produced by Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Houston, TX
a set of 4 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen, produced by Mogens Kold, circa 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 31 in W 19 in D 16 in
Natural Ashwood and Papercord Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Natural Ashwood and Paper Cord by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Papercord
H 17.75 in W 23.25 in D 20.5 in
4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs #75, Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
manufacured by J.L. Møllers in Denmark in the 1950s. The set features 4 oak wood chairs of Niels O. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs #75, Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
manufacured by J.L. Møllers in Denmark in the 1950s. The set features 2 oak wood chairs of Niels O. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs #75, Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
manufacured by J.L. Møllers in Denmark in the 1950s. The set features 4 oak wood chairs of Niels O. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
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1950s Cord Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s cord chairs available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s cord chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cord and hardwood. There are all kinds of 1950s cord chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s cord chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large 1950s cord chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1950s cord chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 16 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and Carl Hansen & Søn each produced beautiful 1950s cord chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Cord Chairs?
1950s cord chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,875, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $91,985.
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.
Questions About 1950s Cord Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Hans Wegner Woven Chairs
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Woven Cord Seat Chair
Swedish Hall Chair
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Black Woven Dining Chairs
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Danish Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Danish Modern Walnut Dining Chair
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