French Chair in Wood and Yellow Upholstery, France, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
French Chair in Wood and Yellow Upholstery, France, 1950's This expressive armchair was produced by Bow Wood in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, just outside Paris.
Brass
1950's Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs - Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1950’s Original French Outdoor Yellow Slatted Chairs – Various Quantities Available.
Metal
Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of yellow fiberglass side chairs by Pierre Guariche in good vintage. These "tonneau" chaped chairs are iconic Guariche pieces and epitomize his series of compact barrel sha...
Steel
$207Sale Price / set|45% Off
1950s Vintage Retro Yellow and Chrome Melamine Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1950s vintage retro yellow and chrome chairs, Measures: Seat height is 45 cm or 18 in.
Metal
Set of 2 Chairs in Hardwood & Yellow Linen Canvas, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The seats have been reupholstered in a sober yellow woven fabric that functions as a mid-tone counterpoint to the wood, integrating color without distracting from the chair’s composi...
Linen, Hardwood
$859Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Velvet Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Catania, CT
Very good general condition with normal trace of age and use. Re-upholstered in yellow velvet.
Metal
$8,505Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Yellow Lounge Chairs in New Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lounge chairs in new cotton velvet, Italy, 1950s Two lounge chairs in new Lelievre cotton velvet, Italy, 1950s.
Velvet
Set of Four Vintage Yellow Chairs Attributable to Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four vintage yellow chairs, Italian manufacture, 1950's. Polished metal structure and yellow laminate formica.
Iron
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered soft yellow velvet fabric seat. An amazing side chair in elegant shape perfectly paired with C...
Brass
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Easy or Lounge Chair Set by Selman Selmanagic in mustard yellow
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Selman Selmanagic
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 easy chairs designed by architect Selman Selmanagic in 1957 for the East German manufacturer VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau. Good original condition.
Fabric, Beech
$4,914Sale Price / set|20% Off
Willy van der Meeren for Tubax Set of 6 Lounge Chairs in blue, red, yellow 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Berlin, DE
Willy van der Meeren for Tubax Set of 6 Lounge Chairs in yellow, red and blue
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Mustard Yellow, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sculptural Finnish Mid-Century Modern lounge chair that perfectly captures the soft, organic elegance associated with the era. Defined by its flowing silhouette and enveloping form...
Fabric, Birch, Pine
Mid century fiberglass coccinelle chairs by Rene Jean Caillette, 1950s - set of
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful fiberglass shell chairs mounted on a black metal base referred to as Coccinelle chairs designed by René Jean Caillette. Beautiful condition with nice age related wear (pat...
Metal
1950s pair of armchairs attributed to W H Gispen Kembo
By Gispen
Located in London, Lambeth
A pair of stunning armchairs reupholstered in very durable yellow fabric metal frame with wooden armrests . 1950s Dutch Dimensions 72cm high 63cm wide 60cm deep
Cotton
1950s Pair of Yellow "Sculptura" Collection Chairs by Russell Woodard
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of "Sculptura" Collection Chairs by Russell Woodard. These organically shaped wire mesh chairs are from the iconic mid century classic collection that was designed by Woodard i...
Wire
Charles Eames Mid-Century Modern Yellow Fiberglass Arm Chair, Circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic Mid-Century Modern DAX arm chair By Charles Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1950s Yellow fiberglass, with metal frame.
Metal
Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Papa bear chair. High lounge and library chair designed and made by a Danish furniture manufacturer in the 1950s.
Wool, Teak
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Retro, Vintage Highly Sought-After 1950s–1960s Yellow/Orange Egg Chair on Wheels
Located in Markington, GB
An exceptionally unusual and highly sought-after 1950s–1960s egg chair, presented on castors and upholstered in striking retro yellow/orange vinyl.
Foam
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An extremely clean museum quality example. Made between 1951-1952, these are generally referred to as, '2nd generation.' These were also shipped from the Venice Eames Office like the...
Fiberglass
1950s, Danish relax chair, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair. Honey-yellow furniture velour, carved ash wood, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Ash
Pale Yellow Asian Style Queen Anne Side Chair, 1950s USA
Located in Stamford, CT
Pale yellow painted Asian style queen Anne side chair with a plaid silk covered seat cushion.
Fabric, Wood
1950s Yellow Design Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair with black lacquered frame, black and yellow stretched plastic seat. H 67 cm. Signs of wear.
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
1950s Scandinavian Retro Black and Yellow Satellite Chair with Original Seating
Located in Oslo, NO
Funky 1950s retro open arm woven satellite chair with original plastic covered wicker. Colorful 1950s woven chair with metal legs.
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
1950s Yellow Upholstery, set of four Plywood Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Grand Prix Chairs, new upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1955. These Grand Prix chairs are a stackable Set and designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 195...
Upholstery, Plywood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
1950s Warm Yellow Fabric Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, New Upholstery
By I.S.A. Italy, Gio Ponti
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
New upholstery in ocra yellow high-quality fabric, lounge chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, Italy, 1952. A pair of lounge chairs designed by Guglielmo Veronesi. Its sensual curves and...
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Buttercup Yellow Armchair, Restored
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Nicely curved lounge chair from the 1950s. Lovingly restored by the upholsterer.
Fabric, Beech
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
1950s Cees Braakman 4 Combex Wire Chairs for Pastoe, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow
By Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 "Combex" wire chairs in metal by Cees Braakman: Red, blue, yellow and green.
Metal
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
Vintage 1950s British wingback armchair upholstered in quality yellow textile
Located in London, GB
A very comfortable and stylish vintage 1950s English buttoned wingback armchair. Newly reupholstered in an yellow coloured quality textile, with navy velvet piping and buttons, that...
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
Pair of 1950s British Wingback Armchairs Upholstered in Quality Yellow Textile
Located in London, GB
A very comfortable and stylish pair of vintage 1950s English buttoned wingback armchairs. Newly reupholstered in an yellow coloured quality textile, with navy velvet piping and butto...
Upholstery
1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s cocktail chair. Very well constructed chair, solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs. This chair was fully and professionally re-upholstered, the condition is excellent, t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s cocktail chair. Very well constructed chair, solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs. This chair was fully and professionally re-upholstered, the condition is excellent, t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Cocktail Chairs Yellow Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s cocktail chairs. Very well constructed chair, solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs. This chair was fully and professionally re-upholstered, the condition is excellent, ...
Upholstery, Velvet
Restored Yellow Club Sofa, and chairs 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Restored yellow club sofa and chairs , 1950s. 1950s cocktail sofa.
Velvet
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Norwegian Gold Mustard Yellow Wool & Oak Armchair Midcentury Chair, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian gold wool and oak armchair, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The chair has a padded back and sculptured oak armrests for enhanced ...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow.
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 18.51 in
1950's French Yellow Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs, Good Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French yellow metal outdoor dining chairs – good quantities available 1950’s French yellow metal outdoor dining chairs – good quantities available.
Metal
1950's, French Yellow Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French yellow metal outdoor dining chairs – set of six. 1950’s French yellow metal outdoor dining chairs – set of six.
Metal
1950's Original French Multipl's Table and Chair Set, Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French multipl’s table and chair set – yellow 1950’s Original French multipl’s table and chair set – yellow.
Metal
Peter Hvidt Yellow Adjustable Teak 1950's Dining Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Phoenix, AZ
8 solid teak and brass Danish dining chairs by Peter Hvidt. Newly upholstered in mustard Perry wool. Collection includes two armchairs measuring 25" W x 33.25" H x 19.5" D and all ch...
Wool, Teak
1950's French Yellow Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French red metal outdoor dining chairs – set of four 1950’s French yellow metal outdoor dining chairs – set of four.
Metal
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, dating to the 50s. 14 total chairs.
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
1950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs - Pair
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs - Pair 1950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs - Pair.
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
1950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs - Pair
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs - Pair 1950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs - Pair.
Metal
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 chairs, with metal legs, dating to the 1950s. 30 total chairs.
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
1950's Original Yellow French Tolix Wood Seat Metal Bistro Dining Chair - Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Yellow French Tolix Wood Seat Metal Bistro Dining Chair – Large Quantities Available 1950’s Original Yellow French Tolix Wood Seat Metal Bistro Dining Chair – Large Q...
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Paul McCobb Yellow Origami Side Chair on Rare Solid Base, USA, 1950s
By St. John, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1950s yellow Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John seating.
Iron
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 chairs, set of four yellow.
Laminate
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
1950's Original Yellow French Tolix T2 Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original yellow French Tolix T2 metal outdoor dining chairs – set of six 1950’s Original yellow French Tolix T2 metal Caf?
Metal
Sold
H 32.09 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Danish mid century modern set of six yellow fabric and wood chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid century modern set of six yellow fabric and wood chairs, 1950s. Set of six chairs with a wooden structure, with a curved back and an elongated and rounded shape at the sid...
Fabric, Wood
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