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RAR Rocking Chair Eames yellow original vintage - Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Authentic Armchair RAR (Rocking Arm Chair) shell Eames original and vintage edition Herman Miller Designed by Charles EAMES - 1950
Original fiberglass hull in pale young color. Trac...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Mel Abitz, Forest Wilson
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and grey fiberglass armchair designed by Mel Abirtz and Forest Wilson, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 Bis armchairs, Airborne ed., 1953
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 Bis armchairs, Airborne ed., 1953
Ash wood molded plywood, lacquered steel tube and fabric
Height 76 × Width 83 × Depth 78 cm
Literature:...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 armchairs, Airborne ed., 1955
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 armchairs, Airborne ed., 1955
Metal lacquered tube, foam and fabric
Height 76 (height seat 45) × Width 77 × Depth 75 cm
Literature:
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Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, and innovation. Originally designed in 1955, the Coconut C...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957.
There are artifacts from past decades that, due ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rubber, Walnut
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Guglielmo Veronesi armchairs by ISA, Italy, 1950s, set of 2
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Quarrata, IT
Armchairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. These armchairs are newly upholstered with ivory velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rubber
Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, dating back to 1950, represents a pinnacle of mid-century design elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Classic Elegance: Set of 4 Mahogany Barrel Armchairs with Emerald Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with our set of four Barrel Armchairs, a true representation of classic craftsmanship and elegance. Hand-crafted from mahogany wood and meticulously restored by...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Eames 1st Generation Rope Edge Shell Armchair by Zenith/Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an early 1950s Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller/Zenith fiberglass arm chair. The piece retains its original checkerboard Zenith label, dating the chair to between 1950...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Zanine Caldas for INFA. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Chairs
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of unique iron chairs in a “spaghetti” style seating by Zanine Caldas. Extremely rare. The seating structure was composed of a circular iron bar with pillow over the springs. Za...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example shows off its heavy fibrous shell in lovely parchment color. Still retains its ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
2 MODERNIST Oak ARMCHAIRS in RENE GABRIEL & PIERRE GUARICHE Style, France 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of large armchairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, very dynamic architectural structures in solid dark oak, astonishing openwork backs, with a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
1 Original Knoll Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designer: Saarinen, Eero.
Date of design: 1956.
Model number: 150A.
Made in France.
Materials: Base is cast aluminum, lacquer paint finish. The shell is molded fiber glass reinforced...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Low DAX Shell Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles and Ray Eames second generation Zenith shell armchair, black enameled metal legs in X-pattern, large shock mounts, pale yellow fiberglass shell, fiberglass is free of chips, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been completely restored and covered again with the original cover. It now only needs a new f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set 4 Richard McCarthy for Selrite Oak & Iron Upholstered Captains Chairs, 1950s
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Richard McCarthy wrought iron and oak dining armchairs. Featuring sturdy and balanced brown enameled solid wrought Iron framework, ergonomic curved oak back (11W ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 23 in D 21 in
Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting ste...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 25 in D 24 in
Guglielmo Veronesi Pair of Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, this rare pair of beautifully curved back armchairs end on bronze legs; Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair; foam padding, renewed velvet covering, wooden legs with brass tips.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Zanuso Style Armchair in Multicolor Geometric Pattern
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A vintage mid century armchair black enamelled legs with brass feet, re-upholstered in a geometrical patterned velvet in green dark and lighter grey light and darker amber a design a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An extremely clean museum quality example. Made between 1951-1952, these are generally referred to as, '2nd generation.' These were also shipped from the Venice Eames Office like the...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 24.13 in D 24 in
Maple and Walnut Lounge Chair, Model 645, by Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created in 1955 by Lewis Butler, senior designer and later head of Knoll’s Planning Unit, this lounge chair, model 645, features a dynamic but clean-lined frame of maple into which a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Maple, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Artifort F165 Lounge Chairs with New Ploeg Wool Upholstery, circa 1955
By Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of beautiful restored lounge chairs by Artifort The Netherlands produced, circa 1955.
These top quality lounge chairs have been fully restored with respect to the original wa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in South Charleston, WV
Italy, Singer & Sons 1955. Genuine originals. Walnut. Price for the pair of armchairs. 23 wide, 28" tall and 28" deep. Seat height 16". Professionally restored in our dedicated comme...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Eames DAR Fiberglass Armchair With Eiffel Base for Herman Miller C. 1954
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Locust Valley, NY
2nd Generation Eames DAR [Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Rod (R) Base] with rare, Herman Miller Red Venice Label. Production of these specific chairs was only 2 years (1954-195...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These mid-century modern design armchairs by the famed designer Charles Hollis Jones feature wrap around Lucite frames that envelop you while sitting on a floating black vinyl seat.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic
Early Eames DAX Shell Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Eames DAX fiberglass with iron X base. Beautiful fibrous texture possibly in Greige/Tan Light (?). Due to the fading and the light color it is a little hard to ascertain the or...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Elephant Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Elephant Hyde Grey" Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel coat, exposed fibers, dated 1958. Classic Mi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Iconic design (DAX) dining armchair x-base by Ray and Charles Eames, circa early 1950's. This second generation parchment colored armchair retains a high gloss finish supported by th...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Gispen 416 Polyester Chairs by Wim Rietveld and Andre Cordemeyer
By André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a unique set of two model no. 416 armchairs, designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) and Andre Cordemeyer in 1957. It was the first Dutch polyester armchair ever ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Matched Pair Modernist Jean Prouve Style Plywood Arm Chairs by Brunswick
By Jean Prouvé, Brunswick Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern molded maple plywood and steel tube armchairs by Brunswick from the 1950's. This is a wonderful example of how cutting edge mid century modern design made its way into post-wa...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Gispen 1407 Armchairs in Vinyl by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Launched in 1954 as an affordable armchair for Dutch homes and a design classic ever since, this 1407 armchair is designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) and Andre Cordemey...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, brass feet. Chair ref...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel coat, exposed fibers, dated 1958. Classic Mid-C...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Amazing condition, featuring early solid iron X base, .Amazing color. Elephant gr...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Collectible Garden or Bar Chair "Scooby Doo" in Liberty Style, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid garden or bar armchair, original from the 1950s, made of scooby doo on a coated iron structure, with ergonomic armrests
measures one meter high, 72 cm wide and 48 cm deep...
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Max Stout 1959
By Selrite, Salterini, Richard McCarthy, Maurizio Tempestini, George Nelson
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent set of iron lounge chairs attributed to Max Stout for The Blacksmith Shop of Raleigh, NC 1959. These rarely surface and are usually attributed to Richard McCarthy for Selri...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs 58 by Dangles & Defrance for Burov. France, 1950s
By Burov, Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of armchairs model 58, first edition with fiberglass shell and black lacquered metal feet by Genevieve Dangles and Christian Defrance for the editor Burov. New upholstery in bou...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Second Generation "Ochre" X-base fiberglass arm shell chairs. Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller. Nice early versions. Seldom seen light ochre color, retaining original gel ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Multicolor Adjustable Fiberglass Chairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A multicolor adjustable swiveling fiberglass chairs. The legs are made out of light gray color painted iron. Used in a canteen-cafeteria or bistrot. Italy 1950. The seat of the chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eames Elephant Hide Armchairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original elephant hide fiberglass armchairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. An early 1950s version, each has a distinct thread texture that...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base. Upholstery varies. Manufactured by K...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic, Upholstery
Italian Blue Skai and Wood 1950s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This armchair was produced in Italy in the early 1950s. It is made from a wooden structure with sculptural armrest and dark brown legs. The armchair is covered in blue skay. The exte...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice pair of Italian armchairs, fabricated in the 50's.
Comfortable seat and elegant design mixed together.
Upholstered with beautiful fabric.
The chairs are in very ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of SK660 Armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Steiner Edition, 1953
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995)
Pair of SK660 armchairs.
Upholstered in Panama wool fabric by Bisson Bruneel.
Seat entirely redone (straps, foams, fabric), black lacquered metal bas...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
French Cerused Lounge Chairs style of Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC, Oak
Norwegian Modern Sculpted Teak & Leather Arm Chairs by Gerhard Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Gerhard Berg
Manufacturer: L.K. Hjelle Mobelfabrikk
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Early Eames Rope Edge Fiberglass Bucket Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Eames rope edge fiberglass bucket chair. This example is in very good condition, no chips, cracks or discoloration save some minor bleed at the shock mounts (early large shocks) norm...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury German Sculptural Fiberglass Armchair in Silver and Beige, 1957
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and rare midcentury German sculptural fiberglass armchair was made, circa 1957.
It is a prototype and one of a kind.
The chair is handmade and the outside and the ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured between 1951 and 1952 by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, this is an early example of their classic fiberglass shell chair with a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Bröderna Andersson Lounge Chairs
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of teak and vinyl reclining lounge chairs feature unique back adjustment, wonderful tufted design, and sturdy construction. Fantastic matching pair from Swedish Bröd...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
PVC, Teak
Set of Four Comfortable Turquoise Fiberglass Armchairs on Chrome Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 comfortable turquoise fiberglass armchairs on chrome bases.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brown Velvet Fiberglass Armchair by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, 1950s, Italy
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), MIM Roma, Luigi Pellegrin
Located in Rome, IT
Brown velvet armchair by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM, Roma, 1950s, Italy.
Featuring a fiberglass base in good condition, some signs or bumps visible in the pictures, the cushions should...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass, Polyester
H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury armchairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish selection for any room.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
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Find a variety of 1950s plastic armchairs available on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1950s plastic armchairs are consistently popular styles. 1950s plastic armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are consistently popular.
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1950s Plastic Armchairs
- 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 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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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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