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1959 Playboy

Playboy Magazine Cover  - College Cheerleaders at Football Mid Century
Playboy Magazine Cover  - College Cheerleaders at Football Mid Century

Playboy Magazine Cover - College Cheerleaders at Football Mid Century

Located in Miami, FL

Trailblazing revolutionary female illustrator/art director Bea Paul creates a three-dimensional mixed media assemblage of cut-out photos, fabric, and cut paper. It depicts two jumpi...

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1950s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman
Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman

Nude, Playboy-era Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012) Title: Nude Year: 1960 Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed and dated l.r. Size: 8 x 11.5 inches Frame: 16 x 19.5 inches

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1950s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hot Girls. Hot Cars. Arnolt Bristol - Blue Sports Car Mid-Century - Playboy
Hot Girls. Hot Cars. Arnolt Bristol - Blue Sports Car Mid-Century - Playboy

Hot Girls. Hot Cars. Arnolt Bristol - Blue Sports Car Mid-Century - Playboy

By Ben Denison

Located in Miami, FL

The punchline on many of these 1950s cartoons fades, but the visuals more than hold up - they shine. The sleek, graphic style of painting with flat, broad areas of color shows that ...

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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

"Take me to your leader"
"Take me to your leader"

"Take me to your leader"

By Jack Davis

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed Lower Right by Artist Original cartoon for Playboy, published February 1959, with their stamp in upper margin.

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1950s Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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Pair of Rare Midcentury Playboy Egghead Condom Containers
Pair of Rare Midcentury Playboy Egghead Condom Containers

Pair of Rare Midcentury Playboy Egghead Condom Containers

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H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Rare Midcentury Playboy Egghead Condom Containers

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Pair of RARE Mid-Century Modern ceramic EGGHEAD containers where designed and made for PLAYBOY by La Gardo Tackett (American 1911 - 1984) for Schmid Int'l One with a mustachioed...

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Cork

Hugh Hefner With His Playboy Jet Fine Art Print
Hugh Hefner With His Playboy Jet Fine Art Print

Hugh Hefner With His Playboy Jet Fine Art Print

By W.A. Greenslade

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This stunning color image features American businessman, magazine publisher, and playboy, Hugh Hefner. He was the founder of Playboy and editor-in-chief of the magazine, which he fou...

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1950s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Bettie Page is "Bunny's Honey" by Bunny Yeager Edition 33 of 75 for Playboy
Bettie Page is "Bunny's Honey" by Bunny Yeager Edition 33 of 75 for Playboy

Bettie Page is "Bunny's Honey" by Bunny Yeager Edition 33 of 75 for Playboy

By Bunny Yeager

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Playboy Legacy Collection “Bunny’s Honey” original fine art print edition 33 of 75 featuring legendary model and actress Bettie Page. The image was shot in 1954 by renowned photograp...

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1950s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pair Jens Risom Playboy chairs
Pair Jens Risom Playboy chairs

Pair Jens Risom Playboy chairs

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H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair Jens Risom Playboy chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

A pair Jens Risom walnut armchairs model C140 Playboy chairs. Iconic Mad Men era chairs. All original in very good condition. This is a great set of chairs. Perfect as side chai...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Dunbar 1950's "Playboy Club" Chest
Dunbar 1950's "Playboy Club" Chest

Dunbar 1950's "Playboy Club" Chest

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H 28 in W 42 in D 20 in

Dunbar 1950's "Playboy Club" Chest

Located in New York, NY

A walnut three drawer chest with heavy brass ring pulls by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.. Made for Chicago's Playboy Club. Original label from Playboy Club intact.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs
Pair Of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

Pair Of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Pair Of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

A pair of mid century modern "Playboy" chairs designed by Jens Risom and made by Group Nine. Model C140, these chairs were nicknamed "Playboy" chairs because Risom was pictured stan...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Fabric

Set of eight " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM
Set of eight " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM

Set of eight " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM

By Jens Risom

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of 8 walnut " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM. Beautiful chairs with caned backs and strong lines. Measures 26 1/2" from the floor to the top of the arm.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in Walnut and Dedar Fabric
Restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in Walnut and Dedar Fabric

Restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in Walnut and Dedar Fabric

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

Fully restored Risom playboy chair with new back cane and Dedar Aut Aut Fabric on the Seat. No loose connections. Ready to sit!

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in walnut
Set of 6 restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in walnut

Set of 6 restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

Stunning matching Risom Set with new back cane and Dedar Aut Aut Fabric on the Seat. No loose connections. Ready to sit!

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fabric, Walnut

Set of 12 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Large set of twelve Jens Risom Playboy Dining Chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft camel curly fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens Ris...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane

Set of 10 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Large set of ten Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft camel curly fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens Risom ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs
Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

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H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of Jens Risom “Playboy” C140 chairs in walnut. The chairs have been reupholstered with an earthy striped wool-linen fabric. A sleek design with original cane backs, curved arm...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs
Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

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H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of Jens Risom “Playboy” C140 chairs in walnut. The chairs have been reupholstered with zebra print cowhide. A sleek design with original cane backs, curved arms and slightly t...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Leather

Christmas Bettie Page (Playboy Centerfold)
Christmas Bettie Page (Playboy Centerfold)

Christmas Bettie Page (Playboy Centerfold)

By Bunny Yeager

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Described as "the world’s greatest pin-up photographer" by Diane Arbus, and best-remembered for her iconic collaborations with Bettie Page, Yeager’s body of work includes over five d...

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1950s Pop Art Nude Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

Jens Rison Set of "Playboy" Dining Chairs
Jens Rison Set of "Playboy" Dining Chairs

Jens Rison Set of "Playboy" Dining Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in

Jens Rison Set of "Playboy" Dining Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Nottingham, GB

An original set of 1950s dining chairs designed by Jens Risom. They feature cane lattice seat backs and the seats have recently been re-upholstered in a duck egg blue Andrew Muirhead...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Walnut

Vintage 1950s Walnut C140 Playboy Lounge Chair or Armchair by Jens Risom
Vintage 1950s Walnut C140 Playboy Lounge Chair or Armchair by Jens Risom

Vintage 1950s Walnut C140 Playboy Lounge Chair or Armchair by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Vintage C140 "PLAYBOY" chair. Designer: Jens Risom, Denmark, circa 1950. A true 1950s design Classic that needs no introduction, the famous Playboy chair by Jens Risom. Const...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs

Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Pair of Jens Risom 'Playboy' C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom which owe thei...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Other

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections
1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

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H 22 in W 24.25 in D 9.5 in

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

By Leslie Collections 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Ten compartments to file records by symphonies, operas, ballets, jazz, folk, chamber and show music!" (Playboy, 1959).

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Armchairs
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Armchairs

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Armchairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic "Playboy" walnut armchairs by Jens Risom with original cane backs. Expert craftsmanship and form, highlighting the beauty and sculptural qualities of materials. Seats reuphol...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs, Set of Four
Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs, Set of Four

Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs, Set of Four

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of four walnut and cane "Playboy" chairs by Jens Risom. Classic Risom superior design in rich wanlut with original cane back rests. Seats reupholstered with a textural bamboo f...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of "Playboy" Armchairs, Model C140, by Jens Risom
Pair of "Playboy" Armchairs, Model C140, by Jens Risom

Pair of "Playboy" Armchairs, Model C140, by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Dorchester, MA

Created by Jens Risom as model C140, these handsome armchairs take their name from a 1961 Playboy Magazine photoshoot of the furniture designer among other mid-century icons. The pai...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Marilyn Monroe Sweetheart of Month Playboy Legacy Collection Edition 33 of 75
Marilyn Monroe Sweetheart of Month Playboy Legacy Collection Edition 33 of 75

Marilyn Monroe Sweetheart of Month Playboy Legacy Collection Edition 33 of 75

By Tom Kelley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marilyn Monroe Sweetheart of the Month by Tom Kelley. Kelley shot image in 1949 which was purchased by Hugh Hefner and published in the first issue of Playboy magazine in December 1...

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1950s Other Art Style Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Set of Eight "Playboy" Side Chairs, Model C240, by Jens Risom
Set of Eight "Playboy" Side Chairs, Model C240, by Jens Risom

Set of Eight "Playboy" Side Chairs, Model C240, by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Dorchester, MA

Created by Jens Risom as model C240, these handsome chairs take their name from a 1961 photoshoot in Playboy Magazine of the furniture designer among other mid-century icons. The set...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections
1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

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H 22 in W 24.25 in D 9.5 in

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

By Leslie Collections 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Ten compartments to file records by symphonies, operas, ballets, jazz, folk, chamber and show music!" (Playboy, 1959).

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

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Femlin Original Marker on Paper Drawing, Framed, Contemporary, circa 1965

Femlin Original Marker on Paper Drawing, Framed, Contemporary, circa 1965

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Aventura, FL

Original drawing with marker on paper. Hand signed on front by LeRoy Neiman. Sheet size 11 x 8 inches. Frame size approx 17 x 14 inches. Femlins were created by LeRoy Neiman in 19...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

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1959 Playboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1959 playboy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1959 playboy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using walnut, wood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1959 playboy, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1959 playboy bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Jens Risom each produced at least one beautiful 1959 playboy that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1959 Playboy?

Prices for a 1959 playboy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,225.