Mid Century Modern Russell Spanner Ruspan Black Wood Webbed Lounge Chair 1950s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist lounge chair designed by Canadian designer Russel Spanner circa 1950s From the "Ruspan" series Ebony black finished birch frame with perched armrests and a woven webbed sea...
Birch
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Birch
1950s French Mullca Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Other Quantities Available
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca dining chairs - set of four - other quantities available Set of four 1950s French Mullca vintage stacking school/dining chairs.
Metal
His and Hers Pair of Easy Chairs Newly Upholstered, 1950s Swedish
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century elegant His and Hers pair of easy chairs with a large comfortable backrest and a smooth birch wood frame with elegant curves, “His” chair is 3 cm higher than “Hers”. The ...
Fabric, Birch
Set of 7 Model 62 Dining Chairs, Alvar Aalto for Artek / Hedemora, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Odense, DK
Set of seven iconic Model 62 dining chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek at the Hedemora factory in Sweden during the 1950s.
Birch, Fabric, Textile, Velvet
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Hallway Chairs 54/404 by Alvar Aalto, Circa 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Surrey, GB
A stunning pair of stackable Alvar Aalto chair 54/404, a padded variant of hallway chair 403 designed in 1932. Very good vintage condition. Dimension: H 77cm x W 54cm x D 66cm.
Upholstery, Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara, pair of 1950s Wilhelmina chairs, Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s Wilhelmina chairs by Laukaan Puu. Crafted with unparalleled Scandinavian craftsmanship, these vintage treasures merge func...
Birch, Plywood
Set 6 1950s Vintage Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chair by Spanner Products Limited
By Russell Spanner
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Original Russell Spanner's "RUSPAN" dining chairs,, 4 SIDE CHAIRS and 2 with arms.
Naugahyde, Birch, Maple
1950s French Mullca Vintage School, Dining Chairs Good Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca vintage stacking school, dining chairs, aqua model 510, good quantity available 1950s French Mullca vintage stacking school, dining chairs, aqua model 510, good ...
Birch
Easy Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Gösta Westerberg, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Uppsala, SE
Easy chair made by Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Swedish manufacturer and furniture store Gösta Westerberg in the 1950s.
Fabric, Birch
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available.
Metal
Alf Svensson armchair Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair by Alf Svensson model " Teve " for Ljungs sweden 1950s, in dark blue fabric. Good condition, with normal wear. Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson (1929-1992) was particu...
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Mustard Yellow, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sculptural Finnish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair that perfectly captures the soft, organic elegance associated with the era. Defined by its flowing silhouette and enveloping form...
Fabric, Birch, Pine
1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair like Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe, Robert Kayton, Richard Neutra
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice example of the oversize version of the side chair in this rare series of exposition furniture with the original flag cord still intact. Retains Mfg. Label on the back of the fra...
Birch
$1,217Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Birch and black lacquer spindle and curved back armchair set.
Wood, Birch
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
By George Nelson, John Pile
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These chairs are purportedly from a run of around 100 chairs before being discontinued. A l...
Birch, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birch Plywood Children Chair, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern birch vintage children chair in clear design, which was produced in the 1950s.
Birch, Plywood
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1951. Original condition.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair model 46 by Artek in 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kangasala, FI
Elegant Model 46 armchair designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland during the 1950s. The chair exemplifies Aalto's pioneering approach to bentwood furniture, wit...
Fabric, Wool, Rattan, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Silver Birch and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare version of one of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in ...
Birch, Plywood
1950s French Mullca Stacking School, Black Model 510, Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Stacking School – Dining Chairs – Black Model 510 – Various Quantities Available 1950s French Mullca Stacking School – Dining Chairs – Black Model 510 – Various ...
Birch
1950's Industrial Czech Swivel Chair, '1767.5'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Czech Swivel Chair – (1767.5) 1950’s Industrial Czech Swivel Chair – (1767).
Steel
No. 56 Teak Wood Armchair by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
This elegant Model 56 dining chairswas designed by Niels O. Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The model represents one of Møller’s earliest and most ico...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
No. 56 Teak Wood Armchair by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, 1950s, Leather
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: approx. 22.8 × 22.0 × 29.9 × 17.3 in (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This elegant Model 56 dining chairswas designed by Niels O. Møller and manufactured by J.L....
Birch, Teak, Leather
1950's Industrial Czech Swivel Chair, '1767.3'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Czech Swivel Chair – (1767.3) 1950’s Industrial Czech Swivel Chair – (1767.3).
Birch
1950's Industrial Czech Swivel Chair - (1767)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Czech Swivel Chair – (1767) 1950’s Industrial Czech Swivel Chair – (1767).
Steel
1950's Industrial Czech Swivel Chair, '1767.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s industrial Czech swivel chair – (1767.1 1950’s industrial Czech swivel chair – (1767.1).
Steel
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is r...
Birch, Plywood
Stump Chair in Solid Birch by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming primitive stump chair made in solid birch. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern interior. This modern armchair w...
Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Pair of elegant Elisabeth chairs Model 1407 crafted by the renowned Finnish manufacturer Asko Oy in the 1950s. The chairs are quite compact in size and are easy to integrate in int...
Fabric, Birch
Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Pair of Elegant 1950s Asko Oy Armchairs, Model 2303 Crafted by the renowned Finnish manufacturer Asko Oy in the 1950s, this pair of armchairs embodies Scandinavian mid-century ele...
Fabric, Birch
Set of Ten Dining Chairs Designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten dining chairs designed by Aino Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s.
Cane, Birch
“Eva” Easy Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare “Eva” easy chair designed by Bruno Mathsson, featuring its original green webbing — a colour seldom encountered — and fitted with the uncommon, adjustable reading table attachme...
Birch
$1,517Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century seating in leather upholstery. Manufactured and burn mark stamped by Bruno Ma...
Leather, Birch
1950s Vintage Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Arm Chair by Spanner Products Limited
By Russell Spanner
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Original Russell Spanner's "RUSPAN" lounge chair with arms.
Other
1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They were manufactured by the Swedish furniture company Hagafors Stolfabrik and distributed through the International Designers Group, a Mid-century era conglomerate that served as a...
Wood, Birch
$1,280Sale Price / set|63% Off
1950s Pair Custom Thonet Style Scissor Chairs, 1920s Table Marked Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lomita, CA
Scissor lounge chairs become even more irresistible re-imagined in a zebra pattern that is chic and durable. This is the most comfortable chair to while away time, read and relax. Th...
Birch, Animal Skin, Fabric
$2,800Sale Price|28% Off
1950s Paul McCobb Dr. No Tall Windsor Chair Rustic Farmhouse Boho Abstract Chic
By Paul McCobb, O'Hearn Furniture 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare example of this early McCobb design in original unaltered tobacco finish. Small remnants of original label remains. Measure: Seat H 17.5 in. / arm H 27 in.
Birch
Swedish Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century lounge arm chair, circa 1950s. Birch framework, and exaggerated high back.
Birch
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