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Gio Ponti Style 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1950's Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, newly re-upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Lounge Chair 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant American 1950's lounge chair with mahogany base in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn- Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Artifort Mushroom Style Club Chair, the Netherlands 1950's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small light-weight club chair re-upholstered in off white boucle style fabric.
The design reminds
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Woven Wicker and Wood Gio Ponti Style Chair 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Wood and woven wicker chair in the style of Gio Ponti from Paris, France 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Tall Slim Frits Henningsen Style Highback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1950's. Unique design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950's Modernist Gio Ponti Style Italian Lounge Chairs In Mohair Upholstery
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's modernist lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, fully restored and re
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Danish 1950's Easy Chair in Stained Beech Style of France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish 1950's easy chair in the style of France & Daverkosen. Unmarked, however and we are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Single Industrial Side Chair in Style of Pierre Guariche, France 1950's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional French mid-century single side chair in the style of Pierre Guariche.
Made in 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950's Barcelona Style Leather Lounge Chairs by Supreme Industria Argentina
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of 1970's era Barcelona style lounge chairs. Supreme Industria Argentina was first original
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wim Rietvield for Gispen Style, Beech Bentwood & Black Desk Chair, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wim Reitveld for Gispen style Black Iron & Beech Bentwood Side Chair. Desk Chair. Dining Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.38 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI style painted & upholstered swivel chair, 1950's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
frame is supported by four turned and fluted legs terminating in a bulb foot.
American, 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare brutalist wabi sabi side chair made in the mountains of France in the 1950’s in solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Aerodynamic 1950's Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs Edward Wormley Style
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a pair of 1950's Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that appear to have been reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.75 in W 27.75 in D 31 in
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950's Mid Century Expertly Carved Chippendale style Accent/ Side Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Vintage Mid Century Chippendale style Expertly Carved Accent/ Side Chair. Beautiful side chair!
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs in the Style of Gastone Rinaldi, 1950's
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Italy; 1950's;
Italian lounge chairs. reupholstered in 100% recycled fabric that is developed out of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 36.62 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Low Chair in the style of Jens Risom Slipper Chair. 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in Lisboa, PT
, inspired by the iconic Jens Risom Slipper Chair style from the 1950s. What makes this pair unique is their
Category
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950's Faux Finish Slipper Chair in the Style of Samuel A. Marx - Architect
By Samuel Marx
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern low barrel back slipper chair in the style of architect Samuel A. Marx. Has a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Birte Iversen Style Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant 1950s lounge chair in the style of Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
1950’s Czechoslovakia.
These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scandinavian design
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
A permanent part of the collection of MOMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly respected example of modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs
Materials
Chrome
André Arbus Style Pair of Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of carved walnut chairs with sweeping lines and delicate arm details, presented in
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Widdicomb 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Elegant modern lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Mated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. The design bears
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
2x Solid Elmwood Side Chair in Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950's
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid elmwood side chair, France 1950's.
This stool has a beautiful structure in solid Elmwood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Reclining lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cherry
1950's Pair of Cream & Oak Veneer Leather Art Deco Style Club Chairs
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A pair of handsome Art Deco style club chairs in cream leather and oak veneer. They are in fabulous
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950's Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs With Donghia Mohair Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's mid-century modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Marco Zanuso
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Four Teak Danish Style Mid Century Dining Chairs by D Scan c 1950/1960's
By D-Scan
Located in New York, NY
1950-1960's. The set consists of four side chairs, having solid teak frames, and tweed upholstery seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Custom-Made Regency Style Wing Chair, 1950s, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Regency style wing chair with carved arms and legs and original yellow faux leather upholstery by
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
1950s Chairs Chromed Steel Gaetano Descalzi Style, Restored, Leather Uphfoltered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant and sturdy set of six chairs chiavarine Gaetano Descalzi style, in chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Swedish Wingback "His & Hers" Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
& Hers" lounge chairs, dating back to the enchanting 1950s. A testament to masterful craftsmanship and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish 1950's Classic Easy Chair in Teak and Striped Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming classic Danish easy chairs from the 1950s in the style of Arne Vodder and Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Wingback Chair, Ercol Style, Newly Upholstered, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful re-upholstered wingback chair in style of Ercol. This easy or lounge chair belongs to the
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Set of four teak plywood chairs, The Netherlands 1950's
By Børge Mogensen, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Four teak dining chairs in the style of Borge Mogensen or Pastoe.
We have refinished the seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in Mohair Velvet Restored & New Upholstery!
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning pair of Italian 1950's Lounge Chairs Walnut & Mohair Velvet & Brass hardware
This pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 38.19 in
Early Pair of Ole Wanscher Ebonized Mahogany Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bainbridge, NY
angled ladder back style framework for ultimate comfort, with original spring form, and reversible, newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Charlotte Perriand Style Dining Chairs, France 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Style Dining Chairs, France 1950s.
These solid beech and rush dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 34.65 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
1950s Seagrass Folding Lounge Chair Style Ninfea Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Folding Chair
In the style of Gio Ponti ninfea chair
maker unknown
Preowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Scandinavian Design Style Wood and Beige Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Scandinavian design style wood and beige fabric chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid Century Big Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Style Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern larghe beech and Vienna straw Thonet style chairs with armrests, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
1950s Midcentury Country Style Woven Rattan Rustic Chairs, Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Country style hand woven rattan chairs from the mid 20th century, with arching
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1950's Vintage Mid Century Traditional style Carved Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 c1950's Vintage chippendale style Dining Chairs. Masterfully carved. Miami Beach estate
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Design Style Egg Basket Barrel Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
By Plycraft, Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Strap Lounge Chair 1950s, Jens Risom Style
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely high back lounge chair. Very nice design. Black beech wood frame, comes with off white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pr. Side or Dining Cafe Style Chairs Att. to Shelby Williams Ca. 1950-1960's
By Shelby Williams
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish cafe dining gazelle chairs attributed to Shelby Williams. The chairs have sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
. Robsjohn- Gibbings, American 1950's. This chair is beautifully made and very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s French Style Orange Painted Faux Bamboo Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s French style faux bamboo orange painted bergere chairs. The upholstery is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
1950s Design Style Yellow Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design style yellow velvet chair with black lacquered stainless steel feet and gild metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of white lacquered high back chairs or side chairs in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
H 48.63 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
1950's Italian Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
room's energy with the two red 1950's Italian Armchairs. Their simple design is empowered by the bold
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
shovel chairs are less common that the windsor-styled chairs and have since become sought after by
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
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1950s Style Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s style chairs available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s style chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. We have 5998 antique and vintage 1950s style chairs in-stock, while there are 443 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950s style chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco 1950s style chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1950s style chairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, Finn Juhl and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Style Chairs?
Prices for 1950s style chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s style chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $650,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,412.
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 Style Chairs
- 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.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What style is a bouclé chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
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