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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

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

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm wood with seat in patinated red leather. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier.

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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

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 manufactured in Italy in the 1950s and is made of elm wood and cognac-colored leat...

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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

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era oak child's chapel school chair by Elm and Beech. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage character to a child's room or as a collectible display item. Dimensions: Hei...

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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Oak

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 Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Set of Four Elm French Country Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, 1950s
Set of Four Elm French Country Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, 1950s

Set of Four Elm French Country Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French rural workshop, set of four ladder-back dining chairs, solid wood and rush, France, 1950s. Solid wood frames in a warm, dark tone. Each chair has two tall vertical stiles for...

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, 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

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood.

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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

By Maison Regain

Located in New York, NY

Large & Heavy Elm chairs assembled with a wooden key system, freshly reupholstered. 36x31x34 Seat Height 14, Seat 21x24, Arms 19

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Upholstery

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

Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s

By Silleria La Malinche

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furn...

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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 next to the central railway station in Helsinki. The same hotel that houses some of th...

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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

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 next to the central railway station in Helsinki. The same hotel that houses some of th...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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

By Josef Frank

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in elm with sculptural backs composed of interlacing curves—one of Frank’s most refined postwar designs—each chair retains its black artificial-leather seat trimmed with bras...

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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

By Maison Regain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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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

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

Pair of Armchairs in Elm by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1950s
Pair of Armchairs in Elm by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1950s

Pair of Armchairs in Elm by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1950s

By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Elegant pair of Danish armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in the 1950s. Crafted from elm, the chairs showcase a timeless Scandinavian design with beautifully bal...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, 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 Ditzel, 1950s.

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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 - English ~ 1950s - Measures: 34 cm wide x 35cm deep x 85cm tall

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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. France, 1950 Dimensions : Height : 80 cm / 31,49 inch Width : 85 cm / 33,46 inc...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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 upholstered cushion in white boucle.

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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 with foam padding and velvet covering.

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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 Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven.

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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 highly sought after by collectors. The overstuffed black leather cushions, filled with...

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

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Leather, 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 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

Set of 6 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood.

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Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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

Set of 8 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood.

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Vintage 1950s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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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

Set of 6 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood.

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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 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.

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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.

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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 cognac leather straps.

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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 Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950, made of stained elmwood, handmade, sandblasted really comfortable.  

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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 down from full size. They are all fairly worn but are all sturdy and sound, with no cr...

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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

The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furn...

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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

The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furn...

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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-sabi philosophy centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Origina...

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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. Upholstered in high quality sheepskin with matching wool buttons on backrest.

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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, England

Set of two vintage Ercol green spot two-bar stacking dining chairs. Designed by Lucian Ercolani - Circa 1950s.

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

Materials

Beech, 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

A very unusual and extremely well made entry suite, this consists of a solid elm pair of side chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry f...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

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, around 1959, Netherlands. A piece very sought after by interior designers as well a...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

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

Finnish Cabinetmaker - Lounge Chair, circa 1940s. An elegant, classical lounge chair designed and produced in Finland in the 1940s with elm wood legs. The chair has been reupholster...

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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. Beautiful woodgrain. The “Tokyo” model was created in 1959 for the Swedish embassy i...

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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.

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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

A very unusual and extremely well made entry suite, this consists of a solid elm pair of side chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry f...

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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

A very unusual and extremely well made entry suite, this consists of a solid elm pair of side chairs and a solid elm bench with a lift up seat for storage. It was designed as entry f...

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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 brutalist shaped and in very good original condition.      

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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 made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet bru...

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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 made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet bru...

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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-1960s. It is in good condition for its age, it is sturdy and clean, with some mino...

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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. Reupholstered in brand new high-end velvet. Inspiration was likely drawn from Italian design o...

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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 Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950.         

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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 wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet brutalistic shaped and...

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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

Crafted by furniture company Innternung AB Malmö Kåpe in the 1950s, labeled underneath. Each chair features a sleek frame meticulously constructed from rich elm wood, renowned for ...

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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 Made from solid Elmwood and with decal paper labels The Elmwood has a very nice ...

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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 hand chiseled details. Manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, Finland.    

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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 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 the frame. This is chair number 1247 and number 1248. The chairs are in good condtio...

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

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Fabric, Elm

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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H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in

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 details and are made of beech and elm wood.

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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Stool from the 1950s Manufactured in France in Elmwood
Stool from the 1950s Manufactured in France in Elmwood

Stool from the 1950s Manufactured in France in Elmwood

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H 19.69 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 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

Materials

Elm

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 bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, signature sl...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

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 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 have a tilted backrest and display a striking wood grain. The original rush of the s...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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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H 32 in W 26.5 in D 30 in

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 arms of sculpted elm wood. The striped wool upholstery is playfully offset to create ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Elm

"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 company in Angers, France in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

"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 company in Angers, France in the 1960s.   

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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 made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet bru...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Brutalist Benches

Materials

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

The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furn...

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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!

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

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

Modest yet with the sculptural armrest a very striking design. You'll see architectural threats of Kurt Olsen in this design, yet designer unknown. Original vintage Scandinavian Mode...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Elm

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 Send finish that shows the wood grain with a soft touch . Also available with same s...

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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

Materials

Leather, Elm

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$450 / item

H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 17.92 in

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Located in Long Island City, NY

4 French 1950s beechwood and vinyl upholstered side chairs. Price is per chair.  

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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8 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs (priced per chair)

$2,350 / item

H 33.86 in W 17.52 in D 20.08 in

8 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs (priced per chair)

Located in Long Island City, NY

Eight fine French Mid-Century solid beech side chairs with a cross shaped cut out handle in the seat back. Minimum purchase is 2 chairs.      

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faaborg Chair Model 9662 Made In Mahogany By Kaare Klint For Rud. Rasmussen
Faaborg Chair Model 9662 Made In Mahogany By Kaare Klint For Rud. Rasmussen

Faaborg Chair Model 9662 Made In Mahogany By Kaare Klint For Rud. Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Lejre, DK

Faaborg Chair made in light mahogany with wicker. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen. Early model from 1950s. The Chair is in great condition. Dimensions: H:73,5cm ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint

$6,480

H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in

Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm and seat in natural leather. Kaare Klint. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.

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Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint

$7,249

H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in

Model 9662 - Faaborg chair in mahogany by Kaare Klint

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 9662 - ‘Faaborg Chair’ in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather. Designed by Kaare Klint made by Rud Rasmussen.

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

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Leather, Mahogany

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By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Odense, DK

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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.