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1950's Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and rope pair of tall chairs. Designed by Jacques Adnet. France.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope

Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

By Luigi Crassevig

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair in the manner of Luigi Crassevig. Made in Italy, 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Bentwood

Travail Populaire Oak & Rope Side Chair, Belgium 1950's
Travail Populaire Oak & Rope Side Chair, Belgium 1950's

Travail Populaire Oak & Rope Side Chair, Belgium 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Travail Populaire Handcrafted Design Low Back Oak & Rope Side Chair. Made in Belgium, 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s
Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A lovely rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These unusual

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Rope Chair Audoux-Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1950s
Rope Chair Audoux-Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1950s

Rope Chair Audoux-Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An elegant armless chair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, crafted in wood with a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's
Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's

Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Often referred to as Wegner like, these mid century folding lounge chairs have become iconic in

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s
Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s

Pair of Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chairs, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of rope and wood chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, Audoux & Minet, 1950s
Pair of Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, Audoux & Minet, 1950s

Pair of Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, Audoux & Minet, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A set of two dining chairs attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, 1950s. Composed of an oak

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s
Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s

Pair Of French Industrial Chairs in Rope and Metal, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Industrial style chair in metal and rope. The rope is in good condition. The metal brown/green of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's

Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's

By Clara Porset

Located in Uccle, BE

Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part of the selection of

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous "Chiavari" midcentury rocking chair in black lacquered beech wood with hand-woven rope

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Beech

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Rope Dining Chairs in Wood and Rope Seats, 1950s
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Rope Dining Chairs in Wood and Rope Seats, 1950s

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Rope Dining Chairs in Wood and Rope Seats, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Four Danish wicker dining table chairs from approx. 1950s/1960s. In oak. All chairs are made by a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rope, Oak

Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s
Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s

Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s

By John Salterini, Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Troy, MI

circa 1950's Set consists of 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs with wrought iron frames and contoured seats

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of eight chairs in beech and rope, by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s
Set of eight chairs in beech and rope, by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s

Set of eight chairs in beech and rope, by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s

By Chiavari, Colombo Sanguineti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This set of ladder-back chairs is a refined example of Italian post-war seating, distinguished by a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s

Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s

By Fratelli Levaggi

Located in Roma, IT

the Levaggi brothers in the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy. The chairs feature a structure in polished

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan

Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s
Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s

Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Hoffer, midcentury spider chair for Plan O, 1950s Stunning spider chair designed by Hoffer circa

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original pair of Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux tripod chairs, 1950s France
Original pair of Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux tripod chairs, 1950s France

Original pair of Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux tripod chairs, 1950s France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Berlin, DE

Absolutely stunning set of rope and wood chairs designed by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, hailing

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1950s Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs in Style of Chiavari Spinetto
1950s Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs in Style of Chiavari Spinetto

1950s Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs in Style of Chiavari Spinetto

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Elkton, MD

Set of 2 Spinetto-style chairs with a thin profile, with wooden frames and rush seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s

Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of two Audoux et Minet lounge chairs Vibo Vesoul 1950s
Set of two Audoux et Minet lounge chairs Vibo Vesoul 1950s

Set of two Audoux et Minet lounge chairs Vibo Vesoul 1950s

By Frida Minet, Vibo

Located in Baambrugge, NL

1950). The chairs embody the duo's modernist vision: the use of honest, natural materials in a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Pine

Set of six "Cinque Stecche" Chiavari chairs, Italy 1950s
Set of six "Cinque Stecche" Chiavari chairs, Italy 1950s

Set of six "Cinque Stecche" Chiavari chairs, Italy 1950s

By Chiavari

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

, Chiavari manufacture, 1950s. The Chiavari chair underwent great productive and aesthetic development

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Rocking Chair in Metal & Wicker by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s
Rocking Chair in Metal & Wicker by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s

Rocking Chair in Metal & Wicker by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Hauner, Brazil, c. 1950s. This rocking chair reframes Hauner’s interest in lightweight

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet
Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet

Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic and unfussy set of four oak dining chairs with rope seats, attributed to Adrien Audoux and

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Oak

Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s

Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s

By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden

Located in Hägersten, SE

Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Ljungs industrier during the 1950s in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus 264-265 (dicembre

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather

Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, leather, lacquered wood, rope, Italy, 1950s This Italian chair embodies a strong and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s
Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s

Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

France in the 1950s. The patinated solid wood frame supports a hand-braided rope seat and backrest

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Pair of 1950s Spanish Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Dry Rope Seats
Pair of 1950s Spanish Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Dry Rope Seats

Pair of 1950s Spanish Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Dry Rope Seats

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1950s Spanish wooden chairs with traditional "cuerda seca" hand woven dry rope seats.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Audoux-Minet, Rope and Wood, France, 1950s
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Audoux-Minet, Rope and Wood, France, 1950s

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Audoux-Minet, Rope and Wood, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

France in the 1970s, the chairs feature a solid wood frame combined with a handwoven rope seat and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Audoux & Minet Low Tripod Chair, France, 1950s
Audoux & Minet Low Tripod Chair, France, 1950s

Audoux & Minet Low Tripod Chair, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A small, child size, rope and wood tripod chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood

Living Room Set in Bamboo and Straw Rope Italy 1950s Chairs with Table
Living Room Set in Bamboo and Straw Rope Italy 1950s Chairs with Table

Living Room Set in Bamboo and Straw Rope Italy 1950s Chairs with Table

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Living room set in bamboo and straw rope Italy 1950s chairs with table.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Paper

Rope Sling Lounge Chair, USA, 1950s
Rope Sling Lounge Chair, USA, 1950s

Rope Sling Lounge Chair, USA, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A low lounge chair in the manner of Albert Frey, made of a wooden frame with a woven rope seating

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame

Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Faversham, GB

Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s

By Riki Watanabe

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This rope chair was designed in 1952 by Riki Watanabe. Our piece is an original one from the very

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Oak

Set of Six Danish Chairs, Denmark 1950s
Set of Six Danish Chairs, Denmark 1950s

Set of Six Danish Chairs, Denmark 1950s

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Rare beautiful six danish chairs. Wood, woven straw rope. Denmark 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

French Bentwood Rope Chair, 1950s
French Bentwood Rope Chair, 1950s

French Bentwood Rope Chair, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

An easy lounging chair sourced in the South of France featuring a bentwood beechwood frame and a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Bentwood

Pair of French Bentwood Rope Chairs, 1950s
Pair of French Bentwood Rope Chairs, 1950s

Pair of French Bentwood Rope Chairs, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of lounge chairs sourced in the South of France featuring wooded frames and a woven rope

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Bainbridge, NY

2 early Japanese Modern Rope Chairs by "Maruni". Sculptural Black ebonized wood frame with Rope

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs
Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs

Pair of 1950s Maruni Rope Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1950s Maruni rope chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oak and Rope Lounge Chairs France, 1950s
Oak and Rope Lounge Chairs France, 1950s

Oak and Rope Lounge Chairs France, 1950s

By Rene Gabriel, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

France in the 1950s. We could not determin their maker, but these chairs clearly resemble the spirit of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Lot of 4 Collection Chairs Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s
Lot of 4 Collection Chairs Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s

Lot of 4 Collection Chairs Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in taranto, IT

Lot of four original 1950s chairs in wood and woven rope, design hans wegner they measure 75 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Lovely 1950s Rustic French Rope and Wood Chair by Audoux and Minet
Lovely 1950s Rustic French Rope and Wood Chair by Audoux and Minet

Lovely 1950s Rustic French Rope and Wood Chair by Audoux and Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in London, GB

A lovely 1950s rustic French Rope and wood chair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, with hand woven

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Audoux-Minet Rope Armchair for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s
Audoux-Minet Rope Armchair for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s

Audoux-Minet Rope Armchair for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Audoux-Minet Rope Armchair for Vibo Vesoul, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Beech & Woven Rope Dining Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, 1950s
Pair of Beech & Woven Rope Dining Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, 1950s

Pair of Beech & Woven Rope Dining Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

Pair of beech and woven rope dining chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. 1950s A French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj (Attribution) Lounge Chair, Oak, Rope, Denmark 1950s
Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj (Attribution) Lounge Chair, Oak, Rope, Denmark 1950s

Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj (Attribution) Lounge Chair, Oak, Rope, Denmark 1950s

By Poul Kjærholm, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri

Located in High Point, NC

A hyper modern and Minimalist lounge chair attributed Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj for Thorald

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of 10 Iron & Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s
Set of 10 Iron & Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s

Set of 10 Iron & Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very chic set of ten iron folding chairs, with original white paint and green rope seats and backs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

A pair of 1950s bentwood and rope chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
A pair of 1950s bentwood and rope chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann

A pair of 1950s bentwood and rope chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in London, GB

A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Armchair with Rope by Vroom & Dreesman, 1950s
Vintage Armchair with Rope by Vroom & Dreesman, 1950s

Vintage Armchair with Rope by Vroom & Dreesman, 1950s

By Vroom & Dreesmann 1, Bas Van Pelt

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage armchair with braided rope for Vroom & Dreesman from ca. 1957. This armchair is somewhat

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of 1950s Wood and Woven Rope Lounge Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Pair of 1950s Wood and Woven Rope Lounge Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Pair of 1950s Wood and Woven Rope Lounge Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Toronto, CA

Pair of 1950s lounge chairs designed by French Modernist duo Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet. The

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s
Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s

Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Izegem, VWV

Original early 'rope edge' chair by Ray & Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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1950s Rope Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s rope chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s rope chairs — often made from natural fiber, rope and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1950s rope chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s rope chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced beautiful 1950s rope chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Rope Chairs?

Prices for 1950s rope chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s rope chairs begin at $250 and can go as high as $67,553, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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 Rope Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.