Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navratil, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Lounge chair was designed in the 1950s by Miroslav Navratil for Cesky Nabytek in former
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Upholstery, Laminate, Beech
Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navratil, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Lounge chair was designed in the 1950s by Miroslav Navratil for Cesky Nabytek in former
Upholstery, Laminate, Beech
$10,550 / set
H 30.13 in W 19.75 in D 18.88 in
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
By George Nelson, John Pile
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These
Birch, Walnut
$5,749Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Vittorio Nobili Medea 1950s Italian Set of Four Wooden Chairs
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 "Medea" chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili. Lacquered metal structure and curved laminated
Metal
$3,554
H 39.77 in W 13.78 in D 17.33 in
Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare, high quality metal chairs from the 1960s. Great high back and a relaxed seat height.
Metal
$1,950
H 31.7 in W 24.41 in D 31.89 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Shell Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, steel, lacquered laminated wood, Czech Republic, 1950s This chair
Steel
$1,125 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
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
$2,002
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 17.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
Metal
$17,972Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Attributed to Jean Prouvé - Tout Bois - Wooden Armchair - France circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hasselt, VLI
dimensions: Depth: +/- 43 cm Width: +/- 53 cm Height: +/- 81 cm Jean Prouvé's "Tout Bois" chair was an all
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All
Brass
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 23.5 in W 14 in D 15 in
1950s Pair of Alvar & Aino Aalto N65 Childrens / Childs Chairs With Blue Seats
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1950s N65 childs chairs designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto
Laminate, Birch
$7,705 / set
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
, consisting of an original Ant chair and its matching drop-leaf table, both executed in richly figured
Rosewood
Vintage children's chair of the Dutch brand Marko 1950's
By Marko Manufacturing Co., Ynske Kooistra, Marko, Paul Schuitema
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
A wonderful example of Dutch industrial design from the 1950s-60s. These striking industrial
Metal
Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa
By James Leonard, Jean Prouvé, Esavian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
School chairs design James Leonard for Esavian Esa A great example of post-war utilitarian design
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 13.59 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 1950s Wire Framed Bent Laminate Walnut Chairs on Bakelite Feet
Located in Stockport, GB
A pair of 1950s wire frames bent laminate walnut chairs on Armstrong Cork Co Bakelite feet. In the
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 13.59 in D 13.78 in
Pair of 1950s Wire Framed Bent Laminate Walnut Chairs on Bakelite Feet
Located in Stockport, GB
A pair of 1950s wire frames bent laminate walnut chairs on Armstrong Cork Co Bakelite feet. In the
Blue, Yellow or Red Laminate Chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Blue, yellow or red laminate chairs, 1950s Three colors laminate stackable chairs, with metal legs
Steel
Italian Midcentury Blue, Yellow and Red Laminate Chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury blue, yellow and red laminate chairs, 1950s Three colors laminate stackable
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
1950's Green Woven Laminate Mullca 510 Dining Chairs - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Green Woven Laminate Mullca 510 Dining Chairs – Small Batch Available. One of our most
Laminate
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
1950's Red Woven Laminate Mullca 510 Dining Chairs - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Red Woven Laminate Mullca 510 Dining Chairs – Small Batch Available. One of our most
Steel
1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Wilhelmina' Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara Wilhelmina' chair. Executed in laminated birch and black lacquered
Birch, Plywood
Set of 4 Birch Plywood Chairs, Sweden, Early-1950s
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 laminated birch plywood chairs, made in Sweden during the early-1950s. Similar in form
Birch
1950s Finnish Side Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A post WWII edition of a 1935 Aalto design, model No.65, of molded and bent laminated Baltic birch
Birch
1950s Finnish Side Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A post WWII edition of a 1935 Aalto design, model No.66, of molded and bent laminated Baltic birch
Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1950's French Baumann Fourmi Dining Chair with Red Upholstered Seat
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann fourmi dining chair with red upholstered seat – set of eight 1950’s French
Laminate, Beech
1950s Rustic French Country Dining Chairs, Set of Four Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s rustic French country dining chairs, set of four yellow 1950s rustic French country dining
Laminate
Sold
H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in
1950s Rustic French Country Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve Mixed Colors
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s rustic French country dining chairs, set of twelve mixed colors. Good honest rustic chairs
Laminate
Sold
H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in
1950s Rustic French Country Dining Chairs, Set of Eight Sea Foam Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s rustic French country dining chairs, set of eight sea foam green. Good honest rustic chairs
Laminate
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Ynske Kooistra for Marko S201 Set of 8 Industrial Chairs, 1950s, Holland
By Marko, Ynske Kooistra
Located in The Hague, NL
maker Marko in 1950s period, The Netherlands. The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Ynske Kooistra for Marko S201 Set of 6 Industrial Chairs, 1950s Holland
By Marko, Ynske Kooistra
Located in The Hague, NL
maker Marko in 1950s period, The Netherlands. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps
Metal
Sold
H 26.5 in W 22 in L 26.5 in
Early 1950s Mid-Century Modern Eames LCM Birch Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare early 1950s LCM lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Chair features bent birch
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Black Wood & Steel, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Model 66, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Finnish designer Alvar Aalto Model 66, set of 6 dining chairs by Artek Finland circa 1950s
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Model 65, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Finnish designer Alvar Aalto Model 65, set of 4 dining chairs by Artek Finland circa 1950s
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 32.29 in
Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navratil for Cesky Nabytek in the 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wien, AT
the 1950s. The chair has a laminated body and wooden legs. The original fabric has been
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in L 29.14 in
Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navratil for Cesky Nabytek in the 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wien, AT
Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The chairs have a laminated body and wooden legs. The fabric has been
Single Desk Armchair in Light Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s Single desk armchair in solid and folded laminated light woods, enameled metal legs
Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
1950s Original French Tolix T55 Rectangular Café, Kitchen, Wood Effect Top 1
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Tolix T55 rectangular café, kitchen, dining table, wood effect top 1 1950s
Laminate
'AX' Chair, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
. This chair was made during the 1950s for Fritz Hansen. The designs of Hvidt & Mølgaard were strongly
Leather, Beech, Teak
Alvar Aalto Sun-Series Table and Chairs 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
, 1950s. The set is in great condition. The table is made of painted birch plywood, with a yellow laminate
Brass, Metallic Thread
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
Alvar Aalto Armchair in Laminated birch, Model no. 47, Made at Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
, Finland in the 1950s. Laminated birch and original blue wool upholstery. Leather wrapped armrests.
Leather, Wool, Birch
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 33 in
Pair Mid Century Yngve Ekstrom Swedese Lamino Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Lamino" chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950s. This sculptural
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Set of 'Result' Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1950s
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Fabulous set of three 'Result' chairs in different colors. Black, blue en cream/off-white. All
Metal
Pair of 1950s Wire Framed Bent Laminate Walnut Chairs on Bakelite Feet
Located in Stockport, GB
A pair of 1950s wire frames bent laminate walnut chairs on Armstrong Cork Co Bakelite feet. In the
Sold
H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Laminate Wood and Steel Folding Theatre Seats, British, circa 1950s
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Laminate wood and steel theatre seats of unknown origin, circa 1950s. There are some stories to be
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Laminate Wood and Steel Folding Theatre Seats, British, circa 1950s
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Laminate wood and steel theatre seats of unknown origin, circa 1950s. There are some stories to be
Steel
Pernilla Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s laminated and molded beechwood lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 65 Dining Chairs by Artek Finland, circa 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Model 65 dining chairs by Artek Finland circa 1950s, set of four laminated birch chairs with
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 65 Dining Chairs by Artek Finland, circa 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto Model 65 dining chairs by Artek Finland circa 1950s, set of four laminated birch chairs with
Birch
Sold
H 31.7 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
Four Pagholz Flötotto Midcentury Dining Chairs by Adam Stegner, Germany, 1950s
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four chairs designed by Adam Stegner for the German brand Pagholz Flötotto and distributed
Steel
1950s Italian Table and Four Chairs
Located in London, GB
Laminate topped table of exceptional design with wooden trim and coloured metal legs. Four Chairs
Laminate
Selman Selmanagic Easy Chair for DW Hellerau, Germany 1950s
By Selman Selmanagic, Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Berlin, DE
This Easy Chair was designed by Bauhaus Student Selman Selmanagic in 1957. It has a thin laminated
Beech, Fabric
1950s Peacock Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Denver, CO
1950s Peacock lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This stunning spindleback chair showcases the
Walnut
$9,025 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice set of six Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Good structural condition, some minor signs of use and wear, minor losses to edges, but good g...
Metal
$6,011 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 26.78 in
Set of 4 Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An exceptional set of four authentic Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Rarely found in such good condition with a very pleasing tone and age. One ...
Metal
$9,025 / set
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of 4 original Vittorio Nobili Medea armchairs, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. One example stamped with makers mark. Fast shipping worldwide.
Metal
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