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Pair of Safari Easy Chairs in Ash, Brass and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1950's
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Safari Easy Chairs in Ash, Brass and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1950's
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Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.64 in D 24.81 in
1950s, Danish easy chair, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish easy chair. Furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
1950s, Danish easy chair, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish easy chair. Furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Leggera Chairs, Model 646 in Ash, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Four Leggera Chairs, Model 646, 1950s
Ash frames, recently
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Midcentury Ash Dining Chairs, Original Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of four midcentury ash dining chairs.
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material: Ash
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Ernst Martin Dettinger Set of "6057" Ash Chairs, Germany 1950s
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Utrecht, NL
look. Each of the six chairs is made of quality ash wood with a beautiful grain and colour. The subtly
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Czech Grey and Brown Ash Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 4 Pcs, New Upholstery, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Beech
Period: 1950-1959
New upholstery and
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to the 1950s. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Maurice Pré Set of Twelve Dining Chairs, France 1950's
By Maurice Pré
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional set of twelve dining chairs by Maurice Pré, made of Ash with their original
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
Enrico Delmonte set of 12 ash and straw "type B" chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A set of twelve Type B - "Baletta" model chairs, crafted from black-stained beechwood with woven
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four easy chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four easy chairs was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s, perhaps made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 43.31 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Peacock chair designed by Hans J Wegner for master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Made in Denmark in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak
Room Set Pair of Chairs Green Velvet Ashwood Italian Design Midcentury, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Room set pair of chairs green velvet ashwood Italian design midcentury, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Blue and Brown Dining Chairs 4 Pcs, Well Preserved Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Beech
Period: 1950-1959
Well preserved original
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Well Preserved Czech Brown and Beige Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 4 Pcs, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Walnut
Period: 1950-1959
Original preserved
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
H 30.91 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Italian 1950s Dining Chairs with New Mohair Velvet Upholstery
By Ico Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 Italian 1950s dining chairs in dark mahogany stained ash or beechwood.
This set has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Ash
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in "flowers" fabric, very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Relax chair in woven "flowers" furniture fabric. Chair was reupholstered many
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 37.41 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
Ash Wood Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chair, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
aficionados – and most importantly to users – in rapidly changing cultures. This Danish mid-century chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of 1950s Midcentury WK Arm-Chairs with Runners for Deutsche Werkstätten
By Möbel Deutsche Werkstätten
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare pair of midcentury WK arm-chairs with runners in solid Ash.
Designed in early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash, Leather
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Set Chairs in Ashwood Hand Carved with Leather Seats, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Set chairs in ashwood hand carved, Italy, 1950s. Leather seats and brass nails. Seat with straps
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of 1950s Vendôme Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Airborne International, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vendo^me chairs by Pierre Guariche, designed in 1954, in fre^ne (ash) with tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Foam, Leather
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A solid ash desk chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, Denmark, 1950s with new leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Vintage Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Black DCW Dining Chair, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
comfortable ergonomical seat and rubber shock mounts. This particular chair is circa 1950 and is from the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Windsor 478 Armchair by Ercol 1950s United Kingdom
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Achterveld, NL
Classic armchair from the 1950s.
Model Windsor 478, designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, United
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Oxblood Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of oxblood red leather KK47000 Safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set of Three Robin Day Hillestak Chair 1950s Covered with Foal Skin
By Robin Day
Located in Grenoble, FR
Vintage Robin Day Hillestak chair, 1950s.
With its solid beech frame and gentle walnut faced
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Ash, Plywood
Early 1950s Herman Miller Eames Ash DCM Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1950s Herman Miller Eames Ash DCM dining chair. Some of the most spectacular grains and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chairs Gio Ponti Ash Tree Foam Velvet, 1950s-1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs; ash wood, foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Ash
Egon Eiermann Ash Plywood Chair Model SE40, 1950s Germany, adjustable height
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic chair SE40 from the 1950s by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth made of bent ash plywood. The
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Group Six Chairs Ash Veneer Skai Leatherette Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A group of six chairs, ash veneer, skai leatherette, metal. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Group Four Chairs by Gio Ponti Stained Ash Wood Leatherette Seat, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four chairs designed by Gio Ponti, stained ash wood, leatherette seat. Manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Faux Leather
H 32.68 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
A Pair of Classic 1950's Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic armchairs, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ash frames with nice graining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Czech Brown Ash Midcentury Chairs, Five Pieces, Architect Antonín Šuman, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, five pieces.
Material: Ash
Period: 1950-1959
Original preserved
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
H 30.91 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Group Of Eight Giò Ponti Chairs Ash Tree Foam Leatherette, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Group of eight chairs, stained ash tree, foam padding, leatherette upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Faux Leather
1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. This model is finished in ash with the most incredible patina. 5/2/4 screw pattern dating it to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Olof Kettunen Chairs in Ash-Tree for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
By Merva Merivaara., Olof Kettunen
Located in Berlin, DE
The chairs are made of four black metal legs and an ash-tree plywood seat which curves upwards. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.73 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Six Leggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina Ash, Foam, Leatherette, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
A group of 6 '646 Leggera' chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Ashwood, foam padding
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Faux Leather, Foam
H 32.88 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Two '646 Leggera' Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina Ash Foam Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Two '646 Leggera' chairs designed by Gio Ponti. Ash wood, foam padding, fabric upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric, Foam
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 5510 lounge chair in Mohair, Ash and Brass
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
The infamous model 5510 arm chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This chair is best known
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Early Ash Eames for Herman Miller DCM Side Chair, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, early, ash DCM side chair, by Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Well Preserved Czech Blue and Brown Ash Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 4 Pcs, 1950s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Ash
Period: 1950-1959
Original preserved condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
H 30.91 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Well Preserved Czech Brown and Beige Ash Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 4 Pcs, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Ash
Period: 1950-1959
Original preserved condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
H 30.91 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Well preserved Czech Brown and Blue Ash Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 4 Pcs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Beech
Period: 1950-1959
Original preserved
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Set of Ten Medea Dining Chairs in Ash by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, 1950s
By Tagliabue, Vittorio Nobili
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of ten Medea dining chairs in ash by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Hvidt & Mølgaard, Set of 4 Chairs in Ash, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Odense, DK
An extremely rare and extraordinary set of 4 dining chairs in solid ash, highlighted details such
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Ash
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Pair of Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs with armrests, ashwood, padded with foam, coating in velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Ash
Ten Italian Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Girona, Girona
Ten splendid chairs, solid ashwood, French polish, seat re-stringed with natural fiber and the same
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Natural Fiber
Italian White Chairs by Carlo Enrico Rava in Lacquered Ash Six Pieces, 1950s
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Italian chairs of the 1950s, designed by Carlo Enrico Rava. The chairs are in white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Leggera Chair, Model 646, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Leggera Chair, Model 646, 1950s
Ash frame, recently re-upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
1950s Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original 1950s Mid-Century Modern dining chairs for sale. They have a bentwood frame in ash
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Ash
Set Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Set 'Meribel' chairs by Charlotte Perriand, 1950s. This is the first model produced in the fifties
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Chairs N 19, France, Early 1950s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 2 Bauche chairs by Charlotte Perriand.
Solid ash wood and straw.
Model number 19 with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs in original condition, velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 31.89 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Leggera black chairs model "646" by Gio Ponti. Edited by Cassina in 1951. The present set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
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1950s Ash Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s ash chairs available for sale. The range of distinct 1950s ash chairs — often made from wood, ash and hardwood — can elevate any home. 1950s ash chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 1950s ash chairs are consistently popular styles. Gio Ponti, Cassina and Hans J. Wegner each produced beautiful 1950s ash chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Ash Chairs?
Prices for 1950s ash chairs start at $440 and top out at $55,473 with the average selling for $4,733.
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 Ash Chairs
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- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
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.
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.