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Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Special high back chairs, 1950, Italian.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
6 "Scratched" Oak Chairs with High Back, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 "scratched" oak chairs with high back circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Palermo, IT
Chiavarina high back chair, Italy, 1950s. Attributed to Gaetano Descalzi. Good condition. One
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
H 51.58 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack high back chairs wonderful pair of lounge chairs. very comfortable and very strong and
Category

Vintage 1950s Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
H 39 in W 34.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural high-back Italian wing chairs, with beautifully curved arm and back supports
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lena Larsson for NESTO High Back Chair, Sweden, 1950-1960
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Country: Sweden Model: High back chair Design period: circa 1950-1960 Date of manufacturing
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner GE 290A High Back Lounge Chair, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290A by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual decorator chairs with a high back and handle on the top.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
H 42 in W 20.75 in D 25 in
Pair of High Back Italian Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful pair of italian chairs in lacquered wood from the 1950's located in NY original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Pair of High Back Italian Chairs
Pair of High Back Italian Chairs
H 43 in W 17 in D 16 in
Set Six French High Back Oak & Rush Rustic Modern Chairs, C. 1950, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Six French Oak & Rush Rustic Modern Chairs with High Backs, c. 1950, signed Oak, Rush
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rare high back chair A high back lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
High Back Coat Hanger Chiavari Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and rare high back coat hanger Chiavari chair, Italy 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sculptural Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair. Original black leather. Nailed head details
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hollywood Regency High-Back Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic 1950's Modern Hollywood Regency high-back lounge chair. Designed in the manner of Adrian
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency High-Back Lounge Chair
Hollywood Regency High-Back Lounge Chair
H 45.75 in W 26.25 in D 27 in
Set of Four Vintage French High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of four high back chairs with stained beechwood frames and teal leatherette seat and backs.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian High Back Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously proportioned pair of vintage high back lounge chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti. Covered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian High Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Italian High Back Lounge Chairs
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 31 in
Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Paul McCobb lounge chair in umber, gray and taupe striped loose weave wool upholstery and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Wood, Wool

Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari typical chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in
Six Mid-Century Italian Style Mahogany Chairs High Back Lined Borsani Style
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Six mid-century Italian style mahogany chairs high back lined Borsani style.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with a typical high back have been designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
frame. Especially the stately high backrest makes this piece of furniture very remarkable. The backrest
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian high back lounge chair, wood, leather, Italy, 1950s This elegant shaped lounge chair of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
H 40.95 in W 29.34 in D 33.47 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Ambrosianeum" High-Back Lounge Chairs
By Azucena
Located in Chicago, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni "Ambrosianeum" high-back lounge chairs for Azucena, reupholstered with high
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of High Back Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s high back chairs. Features original floral upholstery with brass tacks. Dark stained
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paolo Buffa Chiavari Wood Italian Chairs with Ladder High Back, 1950s
By Chiavari, Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of fantastic high-backed ladder chairs in light walnut-stained beech with original period jute
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jute, Beech

Scandinavian SWEDISH HIGH BACK LOUNGE CHAIR IN FAUX SHEEPSKIN
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish high back lounge chair in faux sheepskin and detailed with leather covered buttons. Newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 Oak Chairs with High Backs circa 1950, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt, Victor Courtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 oak chairs with high backs circa 1950, in the style of Charles Dudouyt or Victor Courtray
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Straw

High Back French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric Wing Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage high back French Empire / neoclassical style lounge chair with marbled fabric. Item
Category

Vintage 1950s American Empire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chiavari Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Chairs 50s
By Gio Ponti, Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of fantastic high-backed ladder chairs in walnut-stained beech with seats in the original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Tilburg, NL
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, Europe, 1960s. Looking for something
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Brass

High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fabulous Pair of Hollywood Regency Tufted High Back Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of hollywood regency high back tufted chairs. Super glamorous with their low wide
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

High Fan Back Woven Wicker Chair by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in New York, NY
Stylish woven stick wicker and bamboo fan back chair with exaggerated high back. Asian influenced
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Willow

Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs model 314 by the legendary American
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excellent source of research. High back type is rare. The set of chairs has recently been restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stylish Pair of Mid-Century Modern High Back Wing Chairs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Generously proportioned pair of high back wing chairs, newly upholstered in luxurious gray velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos,  Littell & Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
museums worldwide. The high backed version is exceedingly rare. At time of posting, this set is the only
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Sergio Rodrigues High-Back 'Cantu' Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A set of 8 original & wonderfully elegant High-back ‘Cantu’ chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, for OCA in
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Italian Giltwood High Ladder Back Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian giltwood high ladder back chair from the mid-20th century, with new upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid Century High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back swivel lounge chair by Viko Baumritter. The cozy womb like seat rests on sculptural
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, stained beech, metal, Italy, 1950s This exceptional pair of armchairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of High Back Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back mahogany chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare High-back Wood Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Rare high-back lounge chair by Paolo Buffa. Solid wood frame with minimal carved decorations
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare, high quality metal chairs from the 1960s. Great high back and a relaxed seat height.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking dining chairs – Set Of Three 1950’s Mullca High Laboratory
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Carolina, USA. Some dealer's refer to it as a high-backed Chieftain armchair. The pair has been expertly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pietro Lingeri Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Upholstery
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, pair of easy chairs, beech, velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s This pair of high back
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dan Johnson High-Back Lounge Chair with Brass Accents for Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High-Back lounge chair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig and manufactured in Denmark circa 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gilt Wood High Back Side Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Midcentury gilt wood high back side chairs with spindle motifs and new custom
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tufted High Back & Ebonized Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
architect Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950. Restored condition, featuring tufted high backs in newly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Cognac Overman High Back Swivel Dining Chairs, set of 4
By Overman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Awesome set of 4 dining chairs by Overman. Made in Sweden. High ergonomic Contoured back rests
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard France & Daverhosen Beech Teak High Back Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring an assembled framework, comfortable spindle high back, curved bentwood solid Beech arms with Teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Beech

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1950 High Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950 high back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950 high back chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 2811 antique and vintage 1950 high back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1950 high back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950 high back chairs bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Paul McCobb each produced beautiful 1950 high back chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950 High Back Chairs?

Prices for 1950 high back chairs start at $10 and top out at $165,322 with the average selling for $3,855.

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 1950 High Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.