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Studio BBPR Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Canvas, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, canvas and brass lounge chairs attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, c. 1950s. Seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Reino Ruokolainen, Takkatuoli Chair, Oak, Canvas, Villa Juhki, Finland, 1950s
By Reino Ruokolainen
Located in High Point, NC
A canvas and oak, adjustable lounge chair designed and produced by Reino Ruokolainen for Villa
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Pair of 2 Lounge Chairs by Jerry Johnson in Orange Canvas, USA, 1950s
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 2 lounge chairs by Jerry Johnson in orange canvas, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Safari Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Canvas by Poul Hundevad
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1950. The frames are constructed of teak and the set retains its original natural linen canvas
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and canvas. Measurements: H: 66 cm/ 2' 2" SH: 33.5 cm/ 1' 1 1/4" D: 68 cm/ 2' 2 3/4" W: 76 cm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg
Located in Thiensville, WI
Extremely rare circa 1950s Hedstrom circle chair. Midcentury design. Heavy metal (iron) circular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
the 50's. The dual metal tubular steel frames, connected with clips, suspend the white canvas sling
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair. The seating with the cut-outs in the seat back make way for the brass hardware while maintaining
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Jan Vanek's curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs with curved oak, canvas, and original upholstery, CZ
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant, wide and comfortable set of seven chairs and six armchairs from the 1950s. Made of sturdy
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
H 40.16 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
1950s Marcel Breuer B34 Dining Arm Chair for Gebruder Thonet in Canvas & Chrome
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a model B34 Chair, created from steel, gray canvas & stained wood. The piece was originally
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan.
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan. Minimalistic folding chairs with a chrome X-base
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan.
Set of 2 NY chairs by Takeshi Nii, 1950s Japan.
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Pair of wooden adjustable folding beach chairs with armrests, 1950s. The canvas upholstery is not
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Swiss Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful Safari chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland in the 1950s. Stained beech
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Jorgen Baekmark J108 Side Chair for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Maastricht, NL
A rare and original model J108 side chair, designed in the 1950s by Jorgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Canvas

Raoul Guys Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Raoul Guys
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Lounge chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne, France 1950s. The chair has a beautiful tubular frame with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Raoul Guys Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
Raoul Guys Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
"Columbus" Easy Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare easy chair model "Columbus" designed by Harmut Lohmeyer. Produced by Artifort in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

Takeshi Nii NY white lounge chair, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
A winner of several design awards and a permanent part of the collection of MoMA, the ‘NY’ chair is
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Original PK 22 Lounge Chair, Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage original PK 22 lounge chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1950s. Original canvas
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Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Midcentury French Folding Canvas Long Chair, Clairitex Chaise Long de Paquebot
By Triconfort
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s French folding canvas long chair, Clairitex Chaise Long de Paquebot, sanitized and wax
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Rare Set of Tony Paul Male and Female Lounge Chairs, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very Avant Garde set of Tony Paul with a wicker seat a wrought iron base, a rope and canvas back
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs, 1950s Set of Two Cane Dining Chairs
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in London, GB
A set of two dining chairs designed by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs and made by Huonekalu Mikko
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Canvas, Cane, Teak

Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs 1950s Set of Six or Eight Cane/Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
in a natural, off-white-colored canvas material with black leather piping. Six of the chairs have
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Cane, Teak

Teak Midcentury Danish Design Safari Chair in Green Canvas and Leather, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the 1950s. This model is made of solid teak, beautifully patinated green canvas and cognac leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Danish Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of modern easy chairs, designed and produced in Denmark in the Mid-Century. New gree
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Cotton Canvas

Danish Easy Chairs, 1950s
Danish Easy Chairs, 1950s
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
In absolute mint condition bamboo / rattan safari chair. The linen / cotton upholstery and
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Cotton Canvas

1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch & Rud Rasmussen Scandinavian Modern A beautiful beech and canvas folding chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

1950s Ficks Reed Rattan Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
American manufactured 1950s Ficks Reed chair and ottoman with unusually well maintained and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Restored 1950s Pair of "Cikada" Lounge Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden
By Bengt Ruda, IKEA
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Cikada lounge chairs by Swedish designer Brengt Ruda for Ikea, 1950s. This is very early
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

A set of 4 Marcel Breuer B33 dining chairs by Gavina from the 1950s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Marcel Breuer B33 dining chairs by Gavina from the 1950s. Upholstered in the original
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Italian Folding Chair by Reguitti in Beech and Orange and Green Canvas, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous folding armchair in beechwood and canvas. This beautiful piece was produced by Fratelli
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Beech

Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This set features
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Pair of 1950s Caviuna Armchairs by Rino Levi
Located in London, GB
Pair of Caviuna Arm Chairs by Rino Levi (1901 - 1965) The son of Italian parents, Levi studied
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Cotton Canvas, Rosewood, Upholstery

Pair of 1950s Caviuna Armchairs by Rino Levi
Pair of 1950s Caviuna Armchairs by Rino Levi
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair for Fritz Hansen c.1950's
Located in Easton, PA
Original Verner Panton "Bachelor" chair for Fritz Hansen c.1950's. Panton's first design. A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1950s Iron and Canvas Outdoor Sling Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of 1950s vintage iron and canvas sling chairs. The new slings are made of Sunbrella fabric.
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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Italian 1950s Rope Chair in Solid Teak with New Anthracite Canvas Upholstery
Located in Maastricht, NL
canvas cushions, resting on hemp rope. The chair is beautifully made and the rope connection at the sides
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak, Cotton Canvas

Pair of Italian 1950s Rope Chairs in Solid Teak with New White Canvas Upholstery
Located in Maastricht, NL
A gorgeous pair of rope chairs, along the lines of Franco Albini or Paolo Tilche. The chairs have
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak, Cotton Canvas

Rare and early 1950's folding chair by Jacques Hitier for TUBAUTO
By Jacques Hitier, Tubauto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Curious and very cute folding chair with great proportions. The original fabric is attached to a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swiss Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful Safari chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland in the 1950s. Stained beech
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Set of 2 NY Chaise Lounge 'foldable!' by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii, Jox Interni
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
is one of the more rare edition of his range of folding chairs. Easy to store or move. This design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Kaare Klint Safari chair in ash with original canvas seat, cushion and back. In original condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Child's Modernist Iron and Canvas Chairs, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist iron framed lounge chairs with new canvas covers for children. Sleek design from the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Safari chair in ash with original khaki canvas seat, cushion and back designed by Kaare Klint, the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Ash

Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Kaare Klint Safari chair in ash with original canvas seat, cushion and back. In original condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Modernist Iron and Blue Canvas Patio Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist wrought iron frame lounge newly covered in blue marine grade canvas with brass groments
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mogens Koch Set of Six MK16 Folding Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Set of six beech and canvas folding chairs with storage stand, by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kaare Klint Canvas Safari Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of Kaare Klint Safari chairs in ash with original canvas seats and backs and new matching
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Modernist Iron and Blue Canvas Patio Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist wrought iron frame lounge newly covered in blue marine grade canvas. Clean minimalist
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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1950s Canvas Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950s canvas chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s canvas chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and wood. 1950s canvas chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s canvas chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 1950s canvas chairs, so small 1950s canvas chairs measuring 16.15 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Takeshi Nii, Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen each produced beautiful 1950s canvas chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Canvas Chairs?

Prices for 1950s canvas chairs start at $575 and top out at $67,553 with the average selling for $2,628.

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 Canvas Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.