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Danish Modern Oak "Model 50" Armchair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak model 50 armchair by Erik Buch, circa 1960's. Sturdy solid oak frame is wonderfully scaled for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960s Set of Four Erik Buch Model 50 Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
feature Erik Buchs well designed model 50 armchair with its elegant floating seat added elegant details as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Special Limited Edition Armchair
By Transatlantique gallery
Located in Paris, FR
Special limited edition of 50 armchair in Art Deco style by Transatlantique Gallery Inspired with
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2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Special Limited Edition Armchair
Art Deco Special Limited Edition Armchair
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Six Erik Buch Dining chairs and Two Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
chair and model 50 armchair with their elegant floating seat added details as an almost floating
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Six Wood Chairs and Two Wood Armchairs
Located in IT
century Size: chairs, cm H back 90, seat height 46 x W 44 x D 50; armchairs, H back 94 x seat height 46
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Model 50 Rosewood Armchair by Erik Buch
By Domus Danica, Erik Buch
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Model 50 armchair by Erik Buch for Domus Danica, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Model 50 Rosewood Armchair by Erik Buch
By Domus Danica, Erik Buch
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Model 50 armchair by Erik Buch for Domus Danica, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Guido Chiappe Beech and Cane Armchairs for Continental Hotel in Santa Margherita
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Santa Margherita Ligure (Genoa) for a total production of around 50 armchairs (**). Chairs are in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

ED/50 069 Egle Gray Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
armchair, a modern-style piece equally apt for suiting residential or professional settings. A refined gray
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ED/50 069 Egle Gray Armchair
ED/50 069 Egle Gray Armchair
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
ED/50 002 Carol White Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally combined with its pouf counterpart for a cohesive look, this armchair invites one to take
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ED/50 002 Carol White Armchair
ED/50 002 Carol White Armchair
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 38.59 in
Pair of elegant '50 willow armchairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2447 Pair of elegant willow armchairs with weaving on the seat and back as well as composed
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Willow

Pair of elegant '50 willow armchairs
Pair of elegant '50 willow armchairs
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 Patchwork leather armchair is in very good condition. The brown, thick and at
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.89 in
ED/50 004 Alma Acid-Green Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Enveloping curves outline the sleek silhouette of this armchair, a lively addition to neutral-toned
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ED/50 004 Alma Acid-Green Armchair
ED/50 004 Alma Acid-Green Armchair
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Armchair Biancamano design Gio Ponti anni 50 rattan
By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Iconic Biancamano armchair designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati for the restyling of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of 50's armchairs with metal structure and cushions covered in Dedar yellow velvet. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
Set of 50's Armchairs Lined in Dedar Fabric
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
These armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
These armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Erik Buck Armchairs Model OD-50 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 armchairs model OD-50 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A/S
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Modernist armchair FS134 with ottoman, by Guy Besnard, Freespan, France, 50's
By Guy Besnard, Free Span
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Rare modernist armchair with ottoman, in solid oak, by Guy Besnard, for Freespan model "FS 134
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hand Painted Tiger Gaulino Easy Armchair Ash Wood Limited Edition of 50
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
«A limited edition of 50 unique pieces, where the seat has been painted one by one by myself, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Ash

Nello Pini Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Reclining Armchair by Novarredo, 50
By Nello Pini, Novarredo Livorno
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Reclining armchair designed by Nello Pini for Novarredo in the 1950s, the armchair has been
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bamboo and Rattan Armchair in the Style of Viggo Boesen, Netherlands 50's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Bamboo and rattan armchair in the style of Viggo Boesen, Netherlands 50's Very comfortable.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Bouclè High Back Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 50
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This armchair in the style of Gio Ponti was produced by the famous Italian company Isa from Bergamo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Antique Mahogany “Louis Philippe” Desk Chair Voltaire c 1830-50
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Mahogany “Louis Philippe” Desk Chair Voltaire c 1830-50
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

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Mahogany

Recliner armchair 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Poltrona reclinabile anni '50 con nuovo rivestimento in velluto di grande finitura. La poltrona è
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Recliner armchair 1950s
Recliner armchair 1950s
H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Poltrona reclinabile Anni 50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con schienale reclinabile in legno di faggio tinto,cinghie metalliche, cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in velluto. Restaurata. ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Poltrona reclinabile Anni 50
Poltrona reclinabile Anni 50
H 36.62 in W 26.19 in D 34.26 in
50s-60s Armchair
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with foam padding, fabric upholstery and enameled metal legs. Restaurata. A armchair suitable for ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

50s-60s Armchair
50s-60s Armchair
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Poltrona Anni 50, marrone
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona, imbottitura a molle, rivestimento in similpelle, legno di faggio tinto a vista. Una poltrona da rivisitare per renderla adatta ad un ambiente con una zona relax che voglia ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Poltrona Anni 50, marrone
Poltrona Anni 50, marrone
H 30.52 in W 23.82 in D 29.53 in
Poltroncina Anni 50-60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Poltroncina in legno di faggio tinto con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto; una poltroncina da rivisitare per renderla adatta ad un ambiente che voglia riprendere uno ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Poltroncina Anni 50-60
Poltroncina Anni 50-60
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Poltrone Vintage Anni 50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone con imbottitura a molle ed espanso e rivestimento in tessuto e frangia.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Poltrone Vintage Anni 50
Poltrone Vintage Anni 50
H 32.68 in W 36.42 in D 36.23 in
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di Poltrone anni '50 con struttura in tondino di ferro verniciato nero e piedi in ottone. Il
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Antique Biedermeier armchair from around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier armchair around 1840, birch # Solid birch body. Back and seat upholstery
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of spring-filled armchairs with skai upholstery, stained beech wood.
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 31.89 in
Poltrone in vimini e ferro battuto, anni '50, con porta fiori e tavolo
Located in Milano, MI
Periodo del design 1950 - 1959 Anno 1950 Periodo di produzione 1950 - 1959 Paese di produzione italia Stile Mid-Century Stato Molto buono Restauro e condizioni dettagliate L...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Poltroncina Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 - Vintage - Midcentury - Armchair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Poltroncina Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 - vintage - midcentury - armchair Poltroncine Osvaldo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
By Rochester
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50 prodotte da una piccola realtà italiana la Rochester di
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s-60s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone anni '50 di manifattura italiana. Struttura braccioli in legno tinto e
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of armchairs from the 1950s-60s
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s-60s
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
Pair of 1950s recliners
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone anni '50 reclinabili con rivestimento in tessuto e piedini in ottone. Le
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s recliners
Pair of 1950s recliners
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Langton Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Made to order from our Bespoke Upholstery collection, the Langton is a compact and elegant armchair
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21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Langton Armchair
Langton Armchair
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in
1950s green velvet armchair
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with sprung upholstery and feather seat cushion, velvet upholstery. An armchair to be revisited to m...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1950s green velvet armchair
1950s green velvet armchair
H 33.47 in W 33.67 in D 30.91 in
Pair of 50s-60s Armchairs
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small armchairs with foam padding, skai upholstery and stained beech wood frame.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of 50s-60s Armchairs
Pair of 50s-60s Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 23.82 in D 25.2 in
Coppia di Poltroncine Anni 50-60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltroncine con imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in skai e struttura in legno di faggio tinto.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Coppia di Poltroncine Anni 50-60
Coppia di Poltroncine Anni 50-60
H 31.11 in W 23.82 in D 25.2 in
Pair of armchairs, Italian manufacture. C1950s
Located in Baranzate, IT
italiana. Anni '50
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian armchair, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 91 cm; W= 58 cm; D= 50 cm; H seat= 48 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian armchair, 1950s
Italian armchair, 1950s
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Century Club Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The generous curves and comfortable pillows of this stunning club armchair make it a superb
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Brass

Century Club Armchair
Century Club Armchair
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Vintage 50s Top Armchairs -Design-
Located in Foggia, FG
Coppia Poltrone Top Vintage anni '50 -Design- Anno: 1950 circa Condizioni: Eccellenti
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage 50s Top Armchairs -Design-
Pair of Vintage 50s Top Armchairs -Design-
No Reserve
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs with sprung upholstery, fabric cover, wooden base. A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable for a room with a relaxation area,...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
Pair of Antique Pink 50s Armchairs
H 32.09 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Green leatherette armchair 1950s-60s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair, foam padding, leatherette upholstery, enameled metal legs with brass ferrule. Shows some minor signs of wear and tear. ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Green leatherette armchair 1950s-60s
Green leatherette armchair 1950s-60s
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Coppia Poltroncine color ocra Anni 50-60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltroncine, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in velluto, gambe in legno. ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Coppia Poltroncine color ocra Anni 50-60
Coppia Poltroncine color ocra Anni 50-60
H 26.58 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Georgian Wingback Armchair
Located in Southampton, GB
- 70 cm Seat width - 49 cm Seat depth - 50 cm Seat / back height - 74 cm Seat height - 63 cm.
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Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs

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Beech

Georgian Wingback Armchair
Georgian Wingback Armchair
H 51.2 in W 28.7 in D 27.6 in
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Regent’s Park Library Armchair
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 39.38 in
Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Item: ‘Triennale’ armchairs Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo Demensions: 41 7
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
H 41.88 in W 24.25 in D 28.88 in
Beautiful Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance walnut armchair. Origin: Italy. Period: 16th Century. Dimensions
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Antique 16th Century Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Beautiful Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Beautiful Renaissance Walnut Armchair
H 43.31 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, sprung upholstery and feather cushion, velvet upholstery, original of the period. A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable f...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
H 38.59 in W 32.88 in D 33.47 in
Leather Armchairs Vintage, 1980
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Vintage leather armchairs, 1980 Leather and metal Size: H 102 x L 57 x P 50 cm Seat height 47 cm.  
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Vintage 1980s European Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Armchairs Vintage, 1980
Leather Armchairs Vintage, 1980
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Struttura Poltrona Tripolina, Originale Anni 50. Da Transatlantico
Located in Felino, IT
teak , giunti in ottone. fa parte di una fornitura navale degli anni 50. poltrone per sundek
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Vintage 1950s European British Colonial Armchairs

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Bronze

Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in velluto turchese
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante coppia di poltrone, legno di faggio, puntali in ottone, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in velluto. Condizioni molto buone.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in velluto turchese
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in velluto turchese
H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 26.58 in
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in similpelle verde
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone. legno di faggio, imbottitura a molle, rivestimento in skai. Buone condizioni. Una coppia di poltrone che si prestano ad essere rivisitate per renderle adatte ad ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in similpelle verde
Coppia di Poltrone Anni 50 in similpelle verde
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 33.47 in
Coppia di Poltrone attribuite ad Augusto Bozzi, Anni '50
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Baranzate, IT
tessuto. Anni '50.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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50 Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 50 armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 50 armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a 50 armchair, we have 127 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 50 armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 50 armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 50 armchair over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Erik Buch and Arredamenti ISA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 50 Armchair?

The average selling price for a 50 armchair at 1stDibs is $3,760, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $37,696 for the highest priced.

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