1950's slipper chair with button base
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This charming 1950's slipper chair is a masterclass of Mid Century Modern functionality and flair
Chenille
$8,000 / set
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Chenille and Bronze by Dan Johnson, C. 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Shelby Williams
Located in Westport, CT
A rare set of four Crucible Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams, circa 1950s. Fully
Bronze
$1,341
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
1950s slipper chair in cardamon green chennile with tapered wooden legs
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
Elevate your living space with this fabulous 1950's original slipper chair.Perfectly capturing the
Chenille, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
1950's Italian Bergere Gun Metal Grey Chenille, Wood and Chrome Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of 1950's Italian Bergere newly reupholstered in gun metal grey chenille velvet, back feet in
Chrome
Entry of Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga 1950s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Entered with pair of brass chairs of the 1950s. Chairs measure H 135 x P 42 x L 42, and seat
Brass
1950's French Petite Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's petite French lounge chairs newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of 1950's Italian Armchairs in Luxurious Plum Chenille
Located in North Miami, FL
VERY comfortable. Reupholstered in luxurious soft plum/eggplant chenille. THIS ITEM IS NOW LOCATED
Sold
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
1950s, 1 Scandinavian Lounge Club Chair in Camel Chenille and Teak, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare lounge / easy chair from Denmark in camel chenille in combination with teak from the
Chenille
Sold
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in L 30.71 in
1950s, 1 Scandinavian Lounge Club Chair in Camel Chenille and Teak, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare lounge / easy chair from Denmark in camel chenille in combination with teak from the
Chenille
Sold
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in L 30.71 in
1950s, 1 Scandinavian Lounge Club Chair in Camel Chenille and Teak, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare lounge / easy chair from Denmark in camel chenille in combination with teak from the
Chenille
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
Art Deco Burled Walnut & Butter Chenille Armchairs, France, 1950's (2 Available)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Available individually, this pair of 1940s Art Deco club chairs showcases the era’s signature
Fabric, Burl
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H 34.3 in W 15 in D 21.7 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Chairs in Hardwood & Chenille, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this pair of chairs in Rosewood and chenille designed by Carlo Hauner is nothing
Hardwood, Chenille
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
Chenille, Walnut
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H 33.86 in W 24.41 in L 33.86 in
1950s "Wave" Lounge Chair in Tubular Iron and White Chenille, Brazil Modernism
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite and unique lounge chair is upholstered in a super deluxe white chenille fabric. The
Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of mid century 1950's Scandinavian cocktail armchairs with new upholstery
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century 1950's Danish cocktail armchairs newly reupholstered in a beige
Beech, Chenille
Harvey Probber Saber Leg Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950s. Sculptural mahogany framing fully
Chenille, Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Bamboo" Club Chairs, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Rare faux bamboo club chairs, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. The
Chenille, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Bamboo" Club Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Rare faux bamboo club chairs, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s
Chenille, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 26 in D 34 in
Pair of Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs, Model 834-C, circa 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Handsome pair of sculptural walnut lounge chairs newly refinished in a rich dark chocolate tone
Chenille, Walnut
Set of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth, C. 1950s
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth, circa 1950s. Expertly restored
Chenille, Walnut
1950's Jens Risom Model C-106 Walnut Armchairs Set Of 6
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 6 Jens Risom design model C-106 dining room chairs, fully restored and re
Chenille, Walnut
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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1950s, Italian Lounge or Easy Chair by Aldo Morbelli for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Aldo Morbelli
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, extremely rare easy chair designed by Aldo Morbelli for Isa Bergamo Italy still in original
Chenille, Teak
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A lounge chair and ottoman designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb for Directional, maple legs fully
Chenille, Maple
1950s Arne Vodder Teak and Cane Armchair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Arne Vodder designed chair in teak with inset caning on the movement adjusting back
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Upholstered Arm Chairs, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Originals, American 1950's. Chairs newly reupholstered in textured chenille and refinished by Lobel Modern
Chenille, Mahogany
Modernist Karpen Lounge Chairs in Taupe Mohair, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning and rare pair of lounge chair by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered
Brass
Modernist Karpen Lounge Chairs in Grey Alpaca Velvet, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning and rare pair of lounge chair by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Expandable Game Table W/ Chairs, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
chairs also designed by Edward Wormley have been reupholstered in off-white chenille. Chair
Chenille, Mahogany
1950's French Petite Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's petite French lounge chairs newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with
Chenille, Walnut
Sold
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
1950s, Pair of Lounge Club Chairs in Camel Chenille and Teak, Made in Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
chairs are made from camel chenille in combination with teak from the 1950s. The overall condition is
Chenille
Mid century 1950's Scandinavian cocktail armchair with new upholstery
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century 1950's Danish cocktail armchair newly reupholstered in a beige ribbed
Chenille, Beech
Pair of Italian Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of walnut frame tub chairs. Italy, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered on Donghia chenille
Brass
1950s Italian Lounge Chairs in the Style of Orlando Orlandi
By Orlando Orlandi
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs in the style of Orlando Orlandi. Newly re-upholstered
Chenille
S.S. United States Oceanliner Dining Room Chair, circa 1950
By Dorothy "Dot" Marckwald
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century chair from American luxury ocean liner SS United States (1952-1969), designed by
Metal
Sold
H 40.16 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Chenille Velvet Alata Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in Pierre Frey's precious
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Modernist Karpen Lounge Chairs in Taupe Mohair, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning and rare pair of lounge chair by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in
Brass
Modernist Karpen Lounge Chairs in Charcoal Mohair, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning and rare pair of lounge chair by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Re-upholstered in
Brass
Modernist Karpen Lounge Chairs in Taupe Mohair, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning and rare pair of lounge chair by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered
Brass
Single Modernist Karpen Lounge Chair in Taupe Mohair, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning lounge chair by Karpen of California, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in taupe mohair
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
1950's Italian Bergere Gun Metal Grey Chenille, Wood and Chrome Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of 1950's Italian Bergere newly reupholstered in gun metal grey chenille velvet, back feet in
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody for Selig, Circa 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody, Adrian Pearsall, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Framingham, MA
medallion present on both chairs. New foam, straps and oatmeal tone chenille. Frames are in excellent
Fabric, Beech, Walnut, Chenille
Aluminum Armed Steno Chair, Refinished, Circa 1950's
By General Fireproofing Company, Emeco
Located in Alhambra, CA
Brushed aluminum slat-back steno chair with light brown chenille upholstery and dark brown leather
Steel
Pair of 1950s Italian Sculptural Wingback Chairs
By Carlo Mollino, Paolo Buffa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of highly stylized 1950s Italian sculptural wingback lounge armchairs. Unknown designer
Chenille, Foam, Wood
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of deep red leather 'Viscount' chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This stunning armchair is a rare example of Dan Johnson’s Viscount design for Selig, featuring a sleek brass frame and a rich cognac leather upholstery. The chair has a distinctive m...
Brass
$4,935 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus A meticulously restored set of eight Italian dining chairs, from the 1970s and attributed to the ref...
Leather, Wood
$1,057 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 27 in W 16 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern "Gazelle" Aluminum Dining Chairs By Shelby Williams
By Shelby Williams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, mid-century modern "Gazelle" side dining chairs by Shelby Williams feature sleek, low-profile, aluminum frames with newly upholstered seats and backs in pearly, silver vi...
Aluminum
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
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