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1950s Elm Chairs

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

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Elm

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
'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

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Leather, Elm

'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's
'Faaborg' armchair in elm by Kaare Klint, 1950's
$6,738
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 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

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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
$3,700 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 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

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Oak

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

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Upholstery, Elm

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

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Beech

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

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Elm

Set of 4 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 4 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
$902
H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Elm, Upholstery

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

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Elm

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

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Leather, Elm

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
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

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Sheepskin, 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
$29,265 Sale Price / set
36% Off
H 41.74 in W 32.68 in D 37.8 in
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

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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
$29,285 Sale Price
42% Off
H 41.74 in W 32.68 in D 37.8 in
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

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Beech, Elm

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...

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Fabric, Elm

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

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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Elm

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
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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

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Elm

English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s
English Elm Chapel Chairs, circa 1950s
H 33.47 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 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

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Fabric, Elm

Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's
Pair of elm lounge chairs, France, 1950's
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 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

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Elm

1950's French Chairs
1950's French Chairs
H 34 in W 34.75 in D 33 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

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Velvet, Foam, Elm

Group of Eight 1950's Chairs
Group of Eight 1950's Chairs
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 20.87 in
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

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Elm

"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

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Leather, Elm

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

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Beech, Elm

Set of 8 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Set of 8 Vintage  Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 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

Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs
Set of Six Fine French 1950's Chairs
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Upholstery, Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Fabric, Elm

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

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Fabric, Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Sheepskin, Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Wool, Cotton, Elm

"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
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

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Leather, Elm

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

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Elm, Velvet

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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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Elm

Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s
Two Sculptural Chairs, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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
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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

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Elm

Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s
Retro Solid Elm Chair by Ercol Vintage, 1950s
H 29.14 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
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

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Velvet, Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Elm

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

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm

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

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Elm

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
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Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

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

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Fabric, Elm

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 spindle back Ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Ercol Dining Chairs, 1950s
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 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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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

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Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
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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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

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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Bouclé, Elm

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

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Fabric, Elm

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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Fabric, Elm

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, c. 1950's
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, 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

"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, 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
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

Materials

Elm

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

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Fabric, Elm

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

1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair
1950's Distressed Leather Club Chair
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
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
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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Velvet, Beech, Elm

1950's Rocking Chair in Blue Velvet
1950's Rocking Chair in Blue Velvet
H 38.19 in W 28.75 in D 35.04 in
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
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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Leather, Elm

Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Tourcoing, FR
"Grandfather Rocking Chair" is made of solid elm, with dimensions, curves and fittings (cushions of origin
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Elm

Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions
Rocking Chair 1950s Ercol with Cushions
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Limited Edition 1950's Lounge Armchair by H Vaughan of London
By John Vaughan
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair Absolutely stunning lounge armchair dated circa 1950. Designed, manufactured
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Abalone, Velvet, Beech, Elm

Mid-Century Ercol Windsor Model 400 Chairs, 1950s, Set of 6
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 6, Ercol Windsor Model 400 Hoop-Back Chairs, 1950s. Designed by Lucian Ercolani, the
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

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By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Located in Stockholm, SE
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fir

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Axel Einar Hjorth Utö set of 6 chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1932
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Resin, Wood

Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
$34,897
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 92.52 in
Italian Pietra Dura Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Italian dining table, consisting of an inlaid polychrome Pietra Dura tabletop. Mounted on a later iron base. Weight approx 1,200 lbs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Italian Pietra Dura Dining Table
Italian Pietra Dura Dining Table
$4,800
H 29 in W 95 in D 48 in
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
$4,020 / set
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".  
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
$4,800 Sale Price
26% Off
H 26 in W 84 in D 32 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
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Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is h...
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Plywood

Italian Chairs in Fabric and Chrome by Giovanni Carini for Planula
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stylish Italian Libellula chairs in fabric and chromed steel by Giovanni Carini for Planula 1970s. Good conditions.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s. Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports Storage: Left cabinet: Four ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
$4,332
H 45.67 in W 68.9 in D 16.54 in
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.