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Period: 1950s
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 6 Georges Robert wood and straw chairs, made in France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 6 brutalist chairs made in the 1950s in France by Georges Robert. With its rustic and simple design, they have been made for countryside houses, yet its gorgeous wood grain an...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid-century design. Its curves and form redefine comfort, offering relaxation in any space....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs by Andrew Milne. They were designed in the 1940’s for Heal’s, this pair dates from the 1950’s. They have a spectacular des...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design. Becoming increasingly harder and harder to find..Nice original condition,, Age appropri...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Restored Rattan Bar Stool with Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan bar stool with woven wicker seats and 3 strand rattan pull legs. Stool comes with a full formed back rest complimented by arches connecting each leg. Measures: Height- 38" Di...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1950s Vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Shoji Screen Slipper Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho slipper chairs. designed by the iconic Michael Taylor for Baker and tagged on the bottom. The coveted shoji screen design. Acquired from a Hudson estate
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Rare 1956 First Year Lounge Chair with Spinning Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 1956 first year production of the iconic 670/671 lounge chair with spinning ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The spinning ot...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Set of Four Medea Chairs by Vittori Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue.
Located in Madrid, ES
A superb set of four Medea chairs designed in the 50s by Vittorio Nobili and edited by Fratelli Tagliabue.Excellent structure condition and minor signs of use in tne edges.Beautiful ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall Model Capitan in Skin, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The armchairs are the famous "Capitan" model. Their structure is in Mahogany wood. While its upholstery is in Bo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs for Cassina, Model 516
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural walnut armchairs, variant of model 516, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1955. Ponti’s creativity can be seen in the many details including the rising open arm...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautiful design. Great standalone piece. Fantastic piece of ...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952
Located in Rome, IT
Set of iconic Ico & Luisa Parisi dining chairs manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, circa 1952 this version with a wooden backrest is a later version; the original version is wit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer. Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel. Wit...
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair By Carlo Pagani For Arflex 1952
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex 1952 Metal and brass structure, brown eco leather covering. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker and Ottoman
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s. Outdoor chair with white enamelled metal structure, with armrests and micro-per...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gio Ponti, 'Ninfea' Folding Rattan Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti, c 1957
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Gio Ponti folding rattan chairs. For Fratelli Reguitti. Italy circa 1950s ebonized wood and rattan. Restored. Fully functional. S...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Six chairs "634" model designed by Carlo de Carli and produced by Casssina 1954
Located in Rovereta, SM
Six chairs model "634," designed by designer Carlo de Carli and produced by Cassina starting around 1954. Light wood frame, upholstered seats and backrest covered in velvet. Wooden ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage S34 Armchairs by Mart Stam & Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cubic form, clear design, fine proportions, and flexing movement: The development of the perfected cantilever chairs S 33 and S 34, among the first of their kind, today combines zeit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Armchairs "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova, Italy 1953
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchairs model "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova Italy, 1953 Available as set. Individual on request.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Danish Mid Century Johannes Andersen Arm Chair - 022432
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Gio Ponti Ultraleggera Chairs
Located in MADRID, ES
Gio Ponti designed this chair in the 1950s, commissioned by Cassina, a company that has been producing it continuously ever since. Fifty-seven years after its commercialisation, it ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Italian, Mobiltecnica Torino Leather Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern red leather and black metal frame dining chairs by Mobiltecnica Torino 1950s. Like new conditions, reupholstered.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...
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Spanish Minimalist Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Pine, Leather

Pair of Saddle Leather and Iron Armchairs by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy, tubular iron frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Cognac saddle leather with signature Adnet contrast sti...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition. Measuring: H 30 in, W 17 in, D 19 in, seat height 17 in. Be sure to check our st...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Maple

Five chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Stunning set of five chairs by Paolo Buffa in mahogany and upholstered fabric. Italian manufacture. C1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIRS in ARP / MOTTE / GUARICHE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb pair of comfortable "Visitor" chairs or armchairs with armrests, Modernist, Free Form, chromed tubular metal structures, comfortable seats and armrests in black imitation le...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Bauhaus Chairs by Pagholz, Germany, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tubular chrome frame and black plywood seating and back. Can easily be stacked Some rust on the frame. One has some scratches on the seating.
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS, in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful pair of 2 chairs with high backs, Modernist, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, hand-cut tapered wooden structures, straw seats, high backs, in the spirit of Charles Dudouyt, to...
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French Brutalist Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Jens Risom Midcentury Modern Arm Chairs - Set of 8 - Model C170 - Black Walnut
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of eight (8) vintage mid century modern arm chairs by Jens Risom, circa late 1950s. Model C-170 in solid American black walnut with sculpted flared armrests. Stout and sturdy Ame...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
A set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed and produced by Thonet Furniture Company in the 1950’s Czechoslovakia. These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scan...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Tobia Scarpa, two Pigreco wooden chairs for Gavina, set of two (1959)
Located in Argelato, BO
The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist high-back chair, a statement piece made from solid tree trunk planks. This chair embodies the raw essence of nature, showcasing its rugged beauty and unique textures. The h...
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French Brutalist Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs from beech and plywood in bicolor blonde and brown color by Franz Schuster, 1050s Vienna. An iconic set of twelve 12 ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of T Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic T side chairs in thick saddle leather and chromed steel frames by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly for Laverne International. A very forward design for 1952, especially co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Its rush is original and condition is good. Edition Step...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of Austrian Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs by Anna Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, together with Margarete Schütte Lihotzky the most important female Austrian Post War Architects. Influe...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Beech Chalet Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Chunky and charming rustique chalet chair in light beech wood. The very comfortable French chairs dates from the 1950s and are in good condition, with wear according to age and use. ...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scissor Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Laminated teak plywood pair of scissor chairs, made in Holland in 1958. More recent upholstery in very good condition. When needed, re-upholstery is available upon request. Priced as...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

2 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" This rare set of 2 dining chairs are designed by Albert Haberer and ma...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech, Cherry

1950s Pair of Italian Chairs, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and reupholstered in velvet fabric - high of seat 40 cm
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, compass legs and structure in rosewood, seat in black imitation leather, rare "desk...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish mid-century modern Chair in orange velvet and dark wood, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern Chair in orange velvet and dark wood, 1950s Chair with curved back and seat, padded and covered in bright orange velvet fabric. The edges are finished with ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

An Architectural MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing very singular, telescopic workshop chair, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, geometric structures in thick pieces of metal with telescopic system, on ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Rattan Dining Armchair W/ Twisted Rattan Arms, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four vintage rattan dining chairs with unique twisted stick rattan arms on a pole rattan frame and white fabric seats. 1980, United States We only purchase and sell only the b...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India. Colori con patina originale. Marchio impresso della Manifattura. Produzione Reguitti, 1...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...
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Mexican Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Pine

A MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A telescopic workshop chair, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, metal structure with telescopic system, seat and reclining back in solid wood, to be attributed, Fran...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and light chair with rounded "Ladybug" style lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, 4 legs in black lacquered folded tubular metal, rounded shell in gray-blue fiberg...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gastone Rinaldi per Rima, Quattro Sedie, 1951
Located in Baranzate, IT
Quattro Sedie "953 Sedia Sovrapponibile" in bachelite e metallo, impilabile. Presente marchio del produttore. Prod. Rima Padova. 1951.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

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