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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Chenille
H 34.3 in W 15 in D 21.7 in
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Expandable Game Table W/ Chairs, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
chairs also designed by Edward Wormley have been reupholstered in off-white chenille.
Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Chenille, Mahogany
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in L 30.71 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in L 33.86 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Teak
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Upholstered Arm Chairs, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Originals, American 1950's. Chairs newly reupholstered in textured chenille and refinished by Lobel Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
H 40.16 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Fabric, Beech, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1950s Italian Sculptural Wingback Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Carlo Mollino
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of highly stylized 1950s Italian sculptural wingback lounge armchairs.
Unknown designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Wood
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1950s Chenille Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1950s chenille chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, chenille and wood, all 1950s chenille chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1950s chenille chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s chenille chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s chenille chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Karpen of California, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Paolo Buffa are consistently popular.
How Much are 1950s Chenille Chairs?
Prices for 1950s chenille chairs start at $850 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $3,900.
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 Chenille Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Some 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023In 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 6, 2023There 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 13, 2024The 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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.
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