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1950s Elm Chairs

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs

$2,000 / set

H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of 4 Fine French midcentury solid elm dining or side chairs.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's
'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's

'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's

$6,635

H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in

'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm wood with seat in patinated red leather. Designed by Kaare

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s

Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s

$3,700 / set

H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s This set of four dining chairs was

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech
1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech

1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech

$195Sale Price|40% Off

H 25 in W 12 in D 13 in

1950s Oak Child's Chapel School Chair by Elm and Beech

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of

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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Designer Lounge Chair Made Of Elm Wood With Teddy Fur Upholstery 1950s
Swedish Designer Lounge Chair Made Of Elm Wood With Teddy Fur Upholstery 1950s

Swedish Designer Lounge Chair Made Of Elm Wood With Teddy Fur Upholstery 1950s

$2,484Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in

Swedish Designer Lounge Chair Made Of Elm Wood With Teddy Fur Upholstery 1950s

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This elegant designer lounge chair dates from the 1950s and originates from Sweden. It features a

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.
Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.

Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.

By Ercol

Located in Geneva, CH

Pair of elm and beech easy chairs model 493 produced by Ercol, England circa 1950s. Ercol is the

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Vintage 1950s British Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

$1,125 / set

H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

interior which mixes well with modern day interiors. 1950's - United Kingdom Good condition with normal

Category

Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Set of 4 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 4 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

$888

H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

interior which mixes well with modern day interiors. 1950's - United Kingdom Good condition with normal

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Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Maison Regain Solid Elm Chairs, France 1950's
Maison Regain Solid Elm Chairs, France 1950's

Maison Regain Solid Elm Chairs, France 1950's

$20,500

H 34 in W 31 in D 36 in

Maison Regain Solid Elm Chairs, France 1950's

By Maison Regain

Located in New York, NY

Large & Heavy Elm chairs assembled with a wooden key system, freshly reupholstered. 36x31x34 Seat

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Upholstery

2x Solid Elmwood Side Chair in Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950's
2x Solid Elmwood Side Chair in Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950's

2x Solid Elmwood Side Chair in Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950's

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo

Located in Den Haag, NL

Solid elmwood side chair, France 1950's. This stool has a beautiful structure in solid Elmwood

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

$2,200

H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

By Silleria La Malinche

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

to find in contemporary Mexican furniture: Elm-grown American Elm. This piece is stamped by the

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Snow White Sheepskin, 1950s
Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Snow White Sheepskin, 1950s

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Snow White Sheepskin, 1950s

By Runar Engblom

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning pair of the Iconic Runar Engblom arm chairs that were designed for the Vaakuna Hotel

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s
Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s

Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s

By Runar Engblom

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning pair of the Iconic Runar Engblom arm chairs that were designed for the Vaakuna Hotel

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s

$19,960 / set

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in New York, NY

A set of six Model B 2027 dining chairs designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted in

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20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4
Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4

Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4

$7,200 / set

H 31.75 in W 19.25 in D 17.5 in

Maison Regain 1950s French Wood and Woven Chairs, Set of 4

By Maison Regain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible set of four elm and woven chairs by Maison Regain from France 1950s. Solid legs with

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s

$1,550

H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s

By Frode Holm

Located in Lejre, DK

Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Elm and White Wool Nanna Ditzel manner 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Elm and White Wool Nanna Ditzel manner 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Elm and White Wool Nanna Ditzel manner 1950s

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Light and elegantly shaped Danish modern lounge chair in manner of the nursing chair by Nanna

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s
English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s

English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s

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H 33.47 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in

English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

English elm chapel chairs, circa 1950s. - Price is per chair - Solid elm - Cross back detail

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's
Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's

Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's

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H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in

Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Pair of large lounge chairs in "chalet" style. Elm Wood Reupholstered with Nobilis boucle fabric

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

1950's French Chairs
1950's French Chairs

1950's French Chairs

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H 34 in W 34.75 in D 33 in

1950's French Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of 1950's French Brutalist chairs with solid Elm Wood construction and newly

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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Elm

Group of Eight 1950's Chairs
Group of Eight 1950's Chairs

Group of Eight 1950's Chairs

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H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 20.87 in

Group of Eight 1950's Chairs

Located in Milano, IT

Group of 8 chairs with structure with a very particular line in precious elm wood, seat and back

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Elm

1950's Light Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set Of Seven
1950's Light Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set Of Seven

1950's Light Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set Of Seven

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Light Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven 1950’s Light Elm Church – Chapel

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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

"Sheriff" Chair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil/Italy, 1950's
"Sheriff" Chair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil/Italy, 1950's

"Sheriff" Chair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil/Italy, 1950's

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Austin, TX

Sergio Rodrigues's iconic "Sheriff" lounge chair and ottoman, infused with Brazilian soul, are

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Set of 8 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 8 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Set of 8 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

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H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Set of 8 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

interior which mixes well with modern day interiors. 1950's - United Kingdom Good condition with normal

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Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

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H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Set of 6 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

interior which mixes well with modern day interiors. 1950's - United Kingdom Good condition with normal

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Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs
Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs

Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in

Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of six fine French 1950s geometric elm dining chairs with bronze sabots on front legs.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available

1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available. England has a

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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

1950's Light English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Set Of Ten
1950's Light English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Set Of Ten

1950's Light English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs - Set Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Light English Slatted Back Church Dining Chairs – Set Of Ten. England has a wonderfully

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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Maison Regain Pair Upholstered Club Chairs, France, 1950s
Maison Regain Pair Upholstered Club Chairs, France, 1950s

Maison Regain Pair Upholstered Club Chairs, France, 1950s

By Maison Regain

Located in New York, NY

1950's French pair of Maison Regain upholstered chairs. Newly reupholstered in boucle fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Set of Six, 1950s
Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Set of Six, 1950s

Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Set of Six, 1950s

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H 34.65 in W 15.75 in L 34.65 in

Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Set of Six, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very elegant set of elm wooden chairs by Olavi Hänninen. The crown shaped backrests are unique

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs Designed by Pierre Chapo, France, 1950s
Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs Designed by Pierre Chapo, France, 1950s

Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs Designed by Pierre Chapo, France, 1950s

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage leather lounge chairs designed by Pierre Chapo, France, 1950s. Solid elm construction with

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Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

T Chair by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s
T Chair by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s

T Chair by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in

T Chair by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

1950s Ercol Blue Dot Childs Dining Chairs, Set of 12
1950s Ercol Blue Dot Childs Dining Chairs, Set of 12

1950s Ercol Blue Dot Childs Dining Chairs, Set of 12

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H 28.35 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in

1950s Ercol Blue Dot Childs Dining Chairs, Set of 12

By Ercol

Located in London, GB

A fantastic set of solid elm children’s chairs by Ercol, these are the blue dot model, just one

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

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H 32.68 in W 25.99 in L 32.68 in

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

By Silleria La Malinche

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

find in contemporary Mexican furniture, American Elm. This piece has been carefully restored to

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche", 1950s
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche", 1950s

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche", 1950s

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H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 30.32 in

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche", 1950s

By Silleria La Malinche

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

find in contemporary Mexican furniture, American Elm. This piece has been carefully restored to

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.
Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.

Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Organic low side chairs, designed and handmade in the 1950s. The craftsman was inspired by the wabi

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Vintage 1950s French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s
Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s

Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Elegant and luxurious lounge chair in the style of Otto Schulz from the middle of the 20th century

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Vintage Ercol Green Spot Stacking Set Of Two Dining Chairs 1950s
Vintage Ercol Green Spot Stacking Set Of Two Dining Chairs 1950s

Vintage Ercol Green Spot Stacking Set Of Two Dining Chairs 1950s

By Ercol

Located in Norwich, GB

- Circa 1950s. Maker's stamps along with the British standard kite mark. The chairs have been

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

The iconic Zig Zag chair, design by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, manufactured by G.A. van de Groenekan

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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

1950’s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs & Bench
1950’s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs & Bench

1950’s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs & Bench

Located in London, GB

chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchair in Pierre Frey Fabric
Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchair in Pierre Frey Fabric

Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchair in Pierre Frey Fabric

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H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in

Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchair in Pierre Frey Fabric

Located in London, England

produced in Finland in the 1940s with elm wood legs. The chair has been reupholstered in 'Basile' wool

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Elm

"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s

"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s

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H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant “Tokyo” armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from elm and upholstered with natural leather

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus

French Vintage Vanity Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant pair of French 1950s vanity chairs in elm, reupholstered in a blue velvet blend. Seat

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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Elm, Velvet

1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench
1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench

1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench

Located in London, GB

chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench
1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench

1950s Vintage Solid Elm Pair of Side Chairs and Bench

Located in London, GB

chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry furniture but it’s

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s
Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s

Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

These chairs made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Elm

Two Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
Two Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

Two Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen

Located in Almelo, NL

Two sculptural chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Elm

Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen

Located in Almelo, NL

Six sculptural chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Elm

Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s
Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s

Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s

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H 29.14 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s

By Ercol

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and extremely well made chair by Ercol, this is quite early and dates from the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Elm

Scandinavian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Green / Blue Velvet, 1950s
Scandinavian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Green / Blue Velvet, 1950s

Scandinavian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Green / Blue Velvet, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A modernist lounge chair / armchair. Designed by an unknown Swedish modernist designer

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Elm

6 Sculptural Solid Elm Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
6 Sculptural Solid Elm Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

6 Sculptural Solid Elm Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen

Located in Hitchin, England

A set of 6 robust sculptural brutalist solid elmwood chairs with hand chiselled detail. Designed by

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Two Sculptural Chairs by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
Two Sculptural Chairs by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

Two Sculptural Chairs by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

By Mikko Nupponen

Located in Almelo, NL

DEAL Ryan. Two sculptural chairs manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs made of stained elm

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

Swedish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Lambswool & Elm, AB Malmö Kåpe, 1950s
Swedish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Lambswool & Elm, AB Malmö Kåpe, 1950s

Swedish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Lambswool & Elm, AB Malmö Kåpe, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

underneath. Each chair features a sleek frame meticulously constructed from rich elm wood, renowned for its

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm

Lovely Pair of 1950s Elmwood 'Bambi' Children's Chairs from Eastern Europe
Lovely Pair of 1950s Elmwood 'Bambi' Children's Chairs from Eastern Europe

Lovely Pair of 1950s Elmwood 'Bambi' Children's Chairs from Eastern Europe

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A pair of 1950s Eastern European produced children's chairs with a very cute 'Bambi' appearance

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Set of Six Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s
Vintage Set of Six Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s

Vintage Set of Six Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage set of six dining chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s. Solid elmwood construction with

Category

Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

1950s Rare Set Vostra Chairs Numbered & Original Fabric by Jens Risom for Knoll.
1950s Rare Set Vostra Chairs Numbered & Original Fabric by Jens Risom for Knoll.

1950s Rare Set Vostra Chairs Numbered & Original Fabric by Jens Risom for Knoll.

By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

These rare “Vostra” easy chairs were designed by Jens Risom in 1941. These chairs are numbered in

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s

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H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s

By Frode Holm

Located in Lejre, DK

Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, great original condition.

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Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s

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Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Ercol

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

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Stool from the 1950s Manufactured in France in Elmwood

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Almelo, NL

Stool from the 1950s manufactured in France in elmwood in the manner of Charlotte Perriand.

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Gio Ponti for Cassina Lounge Armchairs, Refinished & Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti for Cassina Lounge Armchairs, Refinished & Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti for Cassina Lounge Armchairs, Refinished & Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare pair of lounge armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Six 'Week-End' Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Six 'Week-End' Dining Chairs, France, 1950s

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Six 'Week-End' Dining Chairs, France, 1950s

By Pierre Gautier-Delaye, Vergnères

Located in The Hague, NL

A set of six dining chairs in elm and rush, designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye in 1956. The frames

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Rush

Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Elm Wooden Frame France, 1950s
Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Elm Wooden Frame France, 1950s

Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Elm Wooden Frame France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Almelo, NL

Reupholstered Lounge chairs with sculptural Elm wooden frame France, 1950s. Set of two lounge

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's

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Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Norwalk, CT

This classic pair of Danish Mid-Century lounge chairs features chunky legs and gracefully curved

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s

"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s

"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Elm

Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

Six Sculptural Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen

Located in Almelo, NL

Six sculptural chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches

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Elm

Lounge Chair Mexican Midcentury by “Malinche“, 1950s
Lounge Chair Mexican Midcentury by “Malinche“, 1950s

Lounge Chair Mexican Midcentury by “Malinche“, 1950s

By Silleria La Malinche

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

find in contemporary Mexican furniture, elm-grown American elm. This piece is stamped by the company’s

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Elm

1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair
1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair

1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair

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H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in

1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair

Located in Tarleton, GB

1950's Club Chair Absolutely love these chairs! Yes, we have a matching pair.  In the style of a

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Beech, Elm

Scandinavian Vintage Elm Lounge Chair in style of Kurt Olsen, Sculptural, 1950s
Scandinavian Vintage Elm Lounge Chair in style of Kurt Olsen, Sculptural, 1950s

Scandinavian Vintage Elm Lounge Chair in style of Kurt Olsen, Sculptural, 1950s

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Kurt Olsen in this design, yet designer unknown. Original vintage Scandinavian Modern lounge chair in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Elm

1950's Rocking Chair in Blue Velvet
1950's Rocking Chair in Blue Velvet

1950's Rocking Chair in Blue Velvet

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H 38.19 in W 28.75 in D 35.04 in

1950's Rocking Chair in Blue Velvet

Located in Tarleton, GB

Rocking chair Dated circa 1950's this is a lovely well made, super comfortable rocking chair

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s
Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s

Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Roubaix, FR

Set of six solid natural chairs by Olavi Hanninen with "T" shaped back Solid elmwood with great

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chair by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
Chair by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

Chair by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid elmwood chair with leather backrest, by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1959.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions

Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in

Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions

By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol

Located in Tourcoing, FR

"Grandfather Rocking Chair" is made of solid elm, with dimensions, curves and fittings (cushions of origin

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1950s Elm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950s elm chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s elm chairs — often made from hardwood, wood and elm — can elevate any home. 1950s elm chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1950s elm chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1950s elm chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 1950s elm chairs over the years, but those made by Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen and Ercol are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950s Elm Chairs?

Prices for 1950s elm chairs start at $110 and top out at $26,550 with the average selling for $3,135.

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 Elm 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 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 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 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 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.
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    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.