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1950s Iconic Chairs

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
$1,550
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 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

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

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

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s/60s and 1958 This iconic chair, made with 250
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six “Tonneau” Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Emanuel Steiner
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
in France during the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature molded plywood shells with a warm natural
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Tapiovaara for Asko in the mid-1950s. First introduced in 1956, this model quickly became an icon of
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of four Chiavarine chairs in brass and orange velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Set of four Chiavarina chairs in brass and orange velvet Italy 1950s. Iconic historic chairs made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Galvanitas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Sam Maloof Hunter Lounge Chair in solid Oiled Walnut 1950s
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof "Hueter" Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut, 1950s This iconic lounge chair, a hallmark of mid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four 1950s "Jason" Festival of Britain Chairs by Carl Jacobs for Kandya
By Carl Jacobs, Kandya
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of four iconic 1950s "Jason" dining chairs in pale blue by Carl Jacobs for Kandya. A design
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Edition Rougier
Located in New York, NY
enameled steel frame and tripod legs with round ivory bouclé cushion, France, 1950s. This iconic
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Bauche" Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Crafted in the 1950s, these iconic chairs are a testament to Perriand's vision of harmony between
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

"Bauche" Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Crafted in the 1950s, these iconic chairs are a testament to Perriand's vision of harmony between
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s, La Fonda, Space Age
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s This iconic Swag Leg Chair was designed
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20th Century Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A-Line Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom in the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
$15,000 / set
H 35 in W 30 in D 31 in
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s. These iconic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Hans Olsen Teak and Cane Lounge Chair for Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark circa 1950s. This
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s These chairs are iconic examples of Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
$3,300 / set
H 33.67 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, circa 1950s. These iconic chairs have been meticulously refinished and are in overall excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30 in W 25.25 in D 31 in
Model '811' Dining Chairs by TON
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, model '811', beech, Czech Republic, 1950s. These iconic chairs made after the
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Model '811' Dining Chairs by TON
Model '811' Dining Chairs by TON
$850 / item
H 31.89 in W 17.52 in D 20.87 in
Italian midCentury leather steel chairs Vladimir Tatlin Nikol International 1950
By Vladimir Tatlin
Located in MIlano, IT
International, from 1950s. Set of four iconic Tatlin chairs with armrests and chromed tubular steel structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner CH 22 lounge chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic 1950s CH 22 lounge chairs created by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH 22 lounge chairs
Hans J. Wegner CH 22 lounge chairs
$20,000 / set
H 27 in W 27.75 in D 24 in
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs in Romo Fabric for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s iconic walnut Lounge Chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and made by Widdicomb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs in Romo Fabric for Widdicomb
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs in Romo Fabric for Widdicomb
$11,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29 in W 26 in D 29 in
Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This iconic chair, originally known as the AP-19
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Pr. Mid Century Wrought Iron Woodard Sculptura Low Side Dining Chairs c 1950's
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Woodard Sculptura low side, or dining chairs designed by Russell Woodard, circa 1950's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Armchair is a design item realized by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in 1950s. An iconic chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Armchair by  Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s
Vintage Armchair by  Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s
$2,161
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century French Bistro Armchair in Beech and Red Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century French Bistro Armchair in Beech and Red Upholstery, 1950s — Price per Chair An iconic
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

A pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindrich Halabala from the 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
armchairs designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala, dating from the 1950s. These iconic
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

A pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindrich Halabala from the 1950s
A pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindrich Halabala from the 1950s
$3,602 / set
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in

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Hans Wegner's Papa bear Chair for AP Stolen, 1950s, Iconic World Class Art
Located in Burnaby, BC
designed his iconic Papa Bear chair, model AP19, in 1950's for A.P. Stolen. In excellent condition with new
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Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

4 Colombo chair by Ico & Luisa Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
One of the most iconic Italian 1950s chairs, the "Colombo" chair designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

4 Colombo chair by Ico & Luisa Parisi
4 Colombo chair by Ico & Luisa Parisi
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Redesign of the iconic 1950’s Portuguese Chair by Alexandre Caldas - Ipê wood
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
streets of Lisbon in the 1950`s the BICAchair has remained in the café culture of Lisbon and Portugal for
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Laukaan Puu set of four ‘Pirkka’ dining chairs – Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Finlad in the 1950s. These chairs are an iconic design and have seats and back rests made from several
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Finn Juhl Pair of Iconic "45" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker Furniture, American, 1950s. These chairs were originally produced by
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Iconic Club Chair in Walnut 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Widdicomb, American 1950's. This chair has been refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern to like new
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Iconic Slipper Chairs in Black Velvet, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic slipper chairs model No. WMB with dark walnut frames by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rocking chair Model No. J.16 by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950’s.
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rocking chair Model No. J.16 by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950’s. This iconic rocking
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Set of 4 'FH4103' chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 'FH4103' tripod chairs, by the renowned Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rocking Chair Model No. J.16 by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950’s. This iconic rocking chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Malachite

Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s Alzueta Provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of A-Line Lounges by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A-Line Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom in the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s with Laffanour provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage chair by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chair, "tube" model, in white metal designed by French designer Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage chair by Mathieu Matégot
Vintage chair by Mathieu Matégot
H 33.27 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in
'Hammer' Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘3103’ desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. This iconic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chairs and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
, Denmark, 1950's. A truly iconic chair, Hans Wegner designed in 1951 for A.P Stolen. These chairs are quite
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair A.P. Stolen Original Stamp & Inscription
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
's. A truly iconic chair, Hans Wegner designed in 1951 for A.P Stolen. This chair is quite
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of the most popular design icons, the Cone chair designed by Verner Panton in 1958, originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of the most popular design icons, the Cone chair designed by Verner Panton in 1958, originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
Iconic Verner Panton 'Cone' Chair, 1950s Denmark
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Vittorio Nobili Medea Plywood Side Chair from Italy, 1956
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in amstelveen, NL
Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s. These iconic Italian modern
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Of Cigar Lounge Chairs Made In Teak & Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Getama in Gedsted, Denmark during the 1950s, these iconic lounge chairs are crafted from high-quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Martin Eisler, 1950s The Costela chair, an icon of midcentury Brazilian design, was created by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Eames DAR Molded Fiberglass Armchairs With Green Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs feature parchment
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Danish Modern Nanna Ditzel Iconic Basket Chairs, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bellport, NY
chairs simple but fabulous, the chair lifts of from the base, dont know why, but it works, and is very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Laverne International Pair of Iconic "T Chairs" with Brown Leather, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in New York, NY
, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, American 1950's. New hand-stitched leather sling seats
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Mid Century Fiberglass Wingback Chair by Peabody for Selig, circa 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Iconic fiberglass and wrought iron modernist reinterpretation of the classic wing chair form
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Iconic Slipper Chairs in Black Velvet, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic slipper chairs model No. WMB with dark walnut frames by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Rare Iconic Set of 4 Sculpted Walnut Dining/Game Chairs 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
and backs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. These stunning chairs have been refinished and newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Brown Saddle Leather Club Chairs 1950’s USA
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Art Deco Brown Saddle leather club chairs 1950’s USA. Iconic art deco club chair design
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Sunfeather' Chair by Sonna Rosen, Sweden 1950s
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice 'Sunfeather' Chair by Sonna Rosen, Sweden 1950s. This iconic vintage lounge chair is an
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

'Sunfeather' Chair by Sonna Rosen, Sweden 1950s
'Sunfeather' Chair by Sonna Rosen, Sweden 1950s
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Italian Lounge Chairs with Red Floral Upholstery
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ISA Bergamo, lounge chairs, original floral pink, brass, Italy, 1950s. These chairs are iconic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Lounge Chairs with Red Floral Upholstery
Italian Lounge Chairs with Red Floral Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Martin Eisler, 1950s The Costela chair, an icon of midcentury Brazilian design, was created by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eames Red LCW Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, continued production since the 1950's these iconic chairs are still as fresh as the first days of their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Rosewood and Brown Fabric Office Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Italian 1950s swiveling office chair on wheels from the Terni Series designed by Ico Parisi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cognac Leather and Rosewood Office Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma Italy
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Italian 1950s swivelling office chair on wheels from the Terni Series designed by Ico Parisi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Midcentury Black Leather and Oak Office Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Italian 1950s swivelling office chair on wheels from the Terni Series designed by Ico Parisi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Italian Midcentury Rosewood Office Armchair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Vienna, AT
This Iconic Italian 1950s swivelling office chair on wheels from the Terni Series was designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair with Ottoman Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Martin Eisler, 1950s The Costela chair, an icon of midcentury Brazilian design, was created by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Hans Olsen Teak and Oak Armchair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Denmark circa 1950s. This iconic chair features an oak and teak wood construction for an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Teak

Hans Olsen Teak and Oak Armchair
Hans Olsen Teak and Oak Armchair
H 28 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Iconic Adrian Pearsall 812-Cr Rocking Chair for Craft, USA, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Original brown textured wool fabric on this iconic rocking chair designed by Adrian Pearsall in the
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Wool

Set of 4 Robin Day Hillestak Dining Chairs for Hille - 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
the 1950's, these iconic chairs used teschnques developed in the war to produce light weight but
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Vintage Black Leather Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1950's Womb chair has been expertly restored. The black leather is hand stitched and
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Black Leather Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1950's Womb chair has been expertly restored. The black leather is hand stitched and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of Trieste chairs designed by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani. These 1950s folding chairs are an icon
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Eames Dining Chair DCW
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1950s Eames dining chair. An icon of mid 20th century vanguard design and construction
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Rubber

Eames Dining Chair DCW
Eames Dining Chair DCW
H 29 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Boomerang Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Son 1950 Green No.1
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Boomerang chair For France & Son 1950s. The fabulous and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Boomerang Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Son 1950 Blue No.2
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen boomerang chair dor France & Son, 1950s. The fabulous and
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Retro Vintage Four Butterfly Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in London, GB
' Dining Chairs - set of six. They feature sophisticated curvy lines and iconic 1950's design. Each chair
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Eggplant Leather Eero Saarinen Womb Chair/Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1950's Womb chair has been expertly restored. The eggplant leather is hand stitched and
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Pair of Vintage 'Sculptura' Garden Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of Woodards classic and iconic 1950's 'Sculptura' lounge chairs in steel mesh with iron
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage 'Sculptura' Garden Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of Woodards classic and iconic 1950's 'Sculptura' lounge chairs in steel mesh with iron
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Iconic Basket Chairs by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Sylacauga, AL
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ash, Rattan

Pair of Iconic Vintage 1950s Outdoor Chairs Pink with White Polka Dots
By Ed Warmack
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern steel 1950s pink with white polka dotted rocker chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

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$1,690 / set
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1950s Iconic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s iconic chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s iconic chairs available were constructed with great care. 1950s iconic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s iconic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s iconic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Iconic Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.

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 Iconic Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.