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Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
design. First produced in 1958 by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii, the layout of the chair and ottoman were
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Japan Easy Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg, Denmark, 1950's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Five Japan easy chairs or model 501 designed in 1950's by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbler
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.17 in W 21.66 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Junzo Sakakura ‘Model 5016’ Lounge Chairs, Japan 1950s
By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of ‘Model 5016’ lounge chairs by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho for Tendo Mokko, Japan 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Oak, Plywood
Midentury "Japan" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant “Japan” lounge chairs, made from teak with clean lines. White wool upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Set of Four Japanese-Influenced Iron Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s
By Colette Gueden
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and understated set of four dining chairs with a simple iron structure, painted black. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Venezia, VENETO
first edition. This chair was thought according to Japanese low seating, before becoming iconic and is
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Fabric, Oak
Chairs 3221 by Jenzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko, 1950s, set of 4
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four chairs, model 3221, envisioned in the 1950s by the Japanese designer and architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Suede Upholstered Slipper Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
for Baker.
France, 1950’s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Maruni rope lounge chairs, circa 1950s, Japan. The chairs feature an ebonized beech wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair fuses
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful, original Finn Juhl chairs from the early 1960's.
Originally designed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Iconic pair of comfortable lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in collaboration
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
Set of Four '501' Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.17 in W 21.66 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Plywood
"New" Dining Chairs by George Nakashima, United States, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in Antwerp, BE
dining chairs embody both his craftsmanship and his deep connection to Japan, where he honed his hand
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare design by Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for St. John, circa 1950s, this all original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paul Frankl for Tochiku Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Tochiku, Paul Frankl
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tochiku Industry LTD for Paul Frankl Six Strand Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Scandinavian Modern Seating Suite, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
restored seating suite, originating from the 1950s and masterfully revived by Stamford Modern. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A studio crafted oiled black American walnut sculptural chair in the manner of George Nakashima
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 28 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand's designs reveal overtones of the Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
alike. Furthermore, the 45 Chair has been called “the mother of all modern chairs” by the Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand's designs reveal overtones of the Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
alike. Furthermore, the 45 Chair has been called “the mother of all modern chairs” by the Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Black Leather Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair "Synthe'se des Arts."
About the manufacturer:
In a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By St. John, Paul McCobb
Located in 성동구, KR
A 1950s Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John.
The fiberglass seat is molded at angles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoors green LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoors green LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and curved to evoke the Japanese origami tradition. This chair was first shown in 1953, its slim-line
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand's designs reveal overtones of the Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and curved to evoke the Japanese origami tradition. This chair was first shown in 1953, its slim-line
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Brown Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured brown outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Mud Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair "Synthe'se des Arts."
About the manufacturer:
In
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Normann Copenhagen Knot Chair Black Designed by Tatsuo Kuroda
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Knot chair is made of stained ash and the back is assembled with paper cord joints. Knot chair is
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Ash
Normann Copenhagen Knot Chair Black/Nature Designed by Tatsuo Kuroda
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Knot chair is made of stained ash and the back is assembled with paper cord joints. Knot chair is
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 28.35 in W 23.04 in D 19.89 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
curved to evoke the Japanese origami tradition. This chair was first shown in 1953, its slim-line seat
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Black
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Japanese Antique Sofa Chair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese lounge chair.
I think it was made around 1950 to 1960.
A compact and cute
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Sofa Chair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese lounge chair.
I think it was made around 1950 to 1960.
A compact and cute
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chair Children's Caster Chestnut 1940s-1950s
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese children's chair.
All frames are made of solid chestnut wood.
Brass casters
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded and curved to evoke the Japanese origami tradition. This chair was
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
” as the Japanese say. “Chairs are not just utilitarian objects, they have to have personality, they
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s.
By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Dark Smoked & Nature
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'MAN' by Norr11, Dunes, Camel
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Man furniture series references the 1950’s - 1960’s Danish furniture design, a period that was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'MAN' by Norr11, Dunes, Brown
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Man furniture series references the 1950’s - 1960’s Danish furniture design, a period that was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Natural Oak & Brandy Leather
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Natural Oak & Nature Leather
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
upholstered chairs of the 1950s and Japanese furniture design. The result is a light and elegant lounge chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Bouclé
'Elephant' Wooden Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Sheepskin
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
1950s and Japanese furniture design. The result is a light and elegant lounge chair where the elephant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Sheepskin
Japanese Antique Chair Cherry Wood 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese dining chair.
The frame is made of cherry wood.
The pattern on the backrest
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s Japanese chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s Japanese chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 306 antique and vintage 1950s Japanese chairs in-stock, while there are 89 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950s Japanese chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern 1950s Japanese chairs are consistently popular styles. Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Finn Juhl each produced beautiful 1950s Japanese chairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for 1950s Japanese chairs start at $245 and top out at $1,375,776 with the average selling for $3,504.
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