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
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
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
Iron
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
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
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
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
Steel
Set of Six “Tonneau” Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Emanuel Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
in France during the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature molded plywood shells with a warm natural
Plywood
Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Tapiovaara for Asko in the mid-1950s. First introduced in 1956, this model quickly became an icon of
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
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
Sheet Metal
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
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
Straw, Wood
Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s, La Fonda, Space Age
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s This iconic Swag Leg Chair was designed
Fiberglass
"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
Straw, Wood
$15,000 / set
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
Walnut
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
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
Metal
Danish Modern Hans Olsen Teak and Cane Lounge Chair for Juul Kristensen
By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark circa 1950s. This
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
Brass
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, circa 1950s. These iconic chairs have been meticulously refinished and are in overall excellent
Suede, Walnut
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Octavio Vidales Muebles Johrvy Two Leather Chairs Mexico City1950s
By Octavio Vidales
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Octavio Vidales Iconic Leather Chairs with Mahogany Wood Retaining maker's original aluminum labels. 29.25
Leather, Mahogany
Stackable Aluflex Chairs by Armin Wirth: A Rare Pair of Mid-Century Elegance
By Armin Wirth
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aluflex Chairs by the renowned Swiss designer Armin Wirth, crafted in the 1950s. These iconic chairs
Plywood
$850 / item
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
Plastic, Beech
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
Steel
Hans J. Wegner CH 22 Lounge Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn., Oak & Papercord, 1951
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
Papercord, Oak
$11,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This iconic chair, originally known as the AP-19
Leather, Oak, Teak
Pr. Mid Century Wrought Iron Woodard Sculptura Low Side Dining Chairs c 1950's
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Woodard Sculptura low side, or dining chairs designed by Russell Woodard, circa 1950's
Wrought Iron
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Antwerp, BE
the 1950s. These iconic chairs embody the essence of Danish modernism — a perfect union of elegance
Oak, Leather
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
Brass
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
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
Beech
Unavailable|$28,900
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
Teak
Unavailable|$4,477 / set
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
Cotton, Hardwood
Unavailable|$360 / item
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
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,144 / set
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
Wood, Pine
Sold|$45,000 / set
Finn Juhl Pair of Iconic "45" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker Furniture, American, 1950s. These chairs were originally produced by
Upholstery, Walnut
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Iconic Club Chair in Walnut 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Widdicomb, American 1950's. This chair has been refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern to like new
Velvet, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Iconic Slipper Chairs in Black Velvet, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of iconic slipper chairs model No. WMB with dark walnut frames by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
Upholstery, Walnut
Rocking chair Model No. J.16 by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950’s.
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rocking chair Model No. J.16 by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950’s. This iconic rocking
Papercord, Beech
Sold|$6,050 / set
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
Wood, Teak
Rocking Chair Model No. J.16 by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950’s. This iconic rocking chair
Malachite
Sold|$15,000 / set
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
Bouclé, Walnut
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
Metal
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
Metal
Sold|$1,681 / item
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
Metal
'Hammer' Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘3103’ desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. This iconic
Steel
Sold|$68,000 / set
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
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
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
Steel
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
Steel
Sold|$1,210 / item
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
Bentwood
Pair Of Cigar Lounge Chairs Made In Teak & Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
Getama in Gedsted, Denmark during the 1950s, these iconic lounge chairs are crafted from high-quality
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
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
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
Rattan, Ash
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.
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