1950's Pair of curved rattan tub chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of curved rattan tub chairs with iron frames. Bonacina Manufacture, Italy, ca. 1950. Perfect
Rattan
1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wilton, CT
This unique pair of Italian swivel tub chairs, in the style of Marco Zauso, has been newly
Velvet
$1,543 / set
H 31.3 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Italian mid-century modern chairs in wood and straw, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chairs in wood and straw, 1950s Pair of tub chairs with straw seats. The
Straw, Wood
$8,000 / set
H 27 in W 34 in D 30 in
Finnish Modern, Lounge Chairs, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finnish, 1950s Pair of channel back
Velvet, Wood
Pair of French 1950s Upholstered Tub Chairs or Bergeres
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each white stained beech sabre legs.
1950's Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Tub Chairs on Casters. Chair Frames refinished Chocolate Brown. Newly Upholstered.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of 1950s Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of 1950s tub chairs, circa 1950. Shaped horseshoe top armrest, with shaped half
Mahogany
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H 26 in W 29 in D 21 in
1950s Milo Baughman Attributed Swivel Tub Chairs in Ivory Boucle - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These classic swivel chairs are attributed to designer Milo Baughman. Fully reupholstered in an
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Leather Tub Chairs Attributed to Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to Knoll, a pair of 1950's American tub back arm chairs upholstered in black leather
Chrome
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H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Austrian midcentury Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann 1950
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann, 1950s Pair of tub
Fabric, Wood
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H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Austrian midcentury Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann, 1950s Pair of tub
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Swedish Leather Tub Chair, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury Swedish leather tub chair, circa 1950s - Quality cognac leather - Rosewood legs
Leather
Pair of 1950s Wrought Iron Woodard Garden Tub Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Woodard garden tub chairs. Chairs need painting. One metal strip on seating is gone.
Wrought Iron
Minimalist 1950s Pair of Blue tub chairs for kids in plywood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century modern Pair of kids chairs, circa 1950 Sky blue plywood frame. Measures: Ø 33.5 x H 46
Acrylic, Plywood
Pair of Mid Century Italian Tub Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa late 1940s / early 1950s pair of Italian tub chairs with curvy lines and new upholstery. New
Upholstery, Wood
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H 31 in W 31.5 in D 24.5 in
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Tub Chairs Table, Aluminum Ball Finials
By Russell Woodard, Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s midcentury Palm Beach Style outdoor wrought iron and mesh patio / garden tub
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Pair of 1950's Tub Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century modern tub chairs upholstered in white faux leather with sabre legs finished in
Mid-Century Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's tub chairs reupholstered in bone color chenille with vertical piping on the back
Fabric, Wood
SWEDISH 1950s TUB OVERMAN LOUNGE CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
BLACK FAUX LEATHER UPHOLSTERY,ALUMINUM PEDESTAL BASE,CHAIRS SWIVEL.PRICED FOR PAIR.
Aluminum
Pair of French Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French Upholstered "Tub" Chairs 30 W x 28 D x 34 H
A Rare 1950s Swivel Tub Shaped Lovechair with Original Fabric
Located in London, GB
A Rare 1950s Swivel Tub Shaped Lovechair with Original Fabric
Pair of 1950's bleached oak tub chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950's bleached oak tub chairs newly reupholstered in imported black patent leather with
Wood, Leather
A pair of 1950's Italian tub chairs
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of tub chairs with shell backs and solid brass feet. 1950's Italian
Pair of Black Lacquered Upholstered Tub Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Black Lacquered Upholstered Tub Chairs 1950s, Talisman Edition
Lacquer
A Pair of Italian Tub Chairs ca.1950s with Ebonised Frames
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Italian Tub Chairs ca.1950s with Ebonised Frames Reupholstered by Talisman
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H 29.14 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Red Fabric Velour and Teak Armchair Midcentury Tub Chair, 1950s
Located in London, GB
or work area. The chair has a curved backrest and sculptured wooden armrests for enhanced comfort. A
Teak
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H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Green Fabric Velour and Teak Armchair Midcentury Tub Chair, 1950s
Located in London, GB
living or work area. The chair has a curved backrest and sculptured wooden armrests for enhanced comfort
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
F3E0190 An unusual pair of 1950's Italian scallop backed tub chairs, with elegant splayed brass
Pair of Italian Armchairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of 1950's Italian scallop backed tub chairs, with elegant splayed brass legs in the
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$804Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Federico Munari, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige velvet fabric and walnut lounge chairs, designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14” seat height
Fabric, Walnut
$1,830Sale Price / set|51% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of Custom High End Brown Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of custom high end brown swivel club chairs. Beautiful condition velvet chenille fabric. Fudge Chocolate color. solid heavy well made chairs. No labels. But definitely high end ...
Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Velvet
$14,100 / set
H 35 in W 36 in D 31.5 in
Italian Modern, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Stamford, CT
Federico Munari Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Arm Chairs, Honey Sheepskin, 1950s Italian mid-century modern lounge chairs from the 1950s, newly upholstered in luxurio...
Sheepskin, Wood
$24,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 32 in D 40 in
Melchiore Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiore Vega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable beige shearling and dark-stained wood lounge chairs attributed to Melchiore Bega, Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 25.13" All item...
Sheepskin, Wood
$15,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Beech, Organic Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Beech, Organic Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s Pair of organic form lounge or easy chairs by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker designed and produced in De...
Sheepskin, Beech
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