Mid-Century Set of 2 Brass, Metal and White Fabric high-backed chairs 50s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
A pair of high-backed chairs crafted from metal and brass, with a white, banded seat. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use
Metal, Brass
Italian 50's Pair Of Chairs Upholstered In Leatherette Shagreen
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant design chairs on black painted metal legs and polished bass sabots, Upholstered in leatherette shagreen, brass can bee polished metal structure can be repainted
Metal, Brass
$1,011 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era. In very good condition. The upholstery was recently renewed.
Metal
$618Sale Price / set|48% Off
Pair of Wrought Iron Chairs with High Backrest, 50s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Gilded High Back Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2.
Metal, Gold
Mid Century Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliablue, 50's
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Italian ‘Medea’ chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1955. Molded teak wood seat supported by black steel legs, accented with brass hardware. ...
Metal
4x 50s 60s Bar Stools Barstools Attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s bar stools barstools attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design Object: 4x bar stools Manufacturer: Attributed to Carl Malmsten Condition: vintage Age: around 1...
Metal, Iron
"Urania" Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
"Urania" chair by BBPR for Arflex. Iconic 50s chair featuring white metal frame and pied de poule seat and backrest.
Metal
50s American Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency Bouclé
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a faux bamboo metal armchair or vanity chair in gold finish sculptural crafted and has a new upholstered seat cushion in a cream color bouclé fabric. Made in America in the ...
Metal
50's Gilded Decorator Lira Metal Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Transitional Decorator gilded side chair.... unique decorative object
50s Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti Set/2
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Augusto Bozzi (1924–1982) started designing in the late 1940s, with iconic chairs and armchairs, and in 1950, he began a partnership with the Saporiti Italia company, an Italian manu...
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs. Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs. Vinyl seats and backs. Original paint still intact. Very super cool vintage chairs. Thes...
Metal
50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This ‘armless’ Kosmos armchair was designed in the 50s by Augusto Bozzi. The fabric is new upholstered so the chair is in best condition possible.
Metal
Set of 4 French 50's metal chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 French 50's metal chairs
Pair of McGuire Director's Chairs, 50s
By McGuire
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Step into timeless sophistication with this pair of Director's Chairs produced by McGuire in the 1950s. A true celebration of vintage craftsmanship, these chairs embody a refined des...
Metal
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H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in L 38.19 in
20th Century Set of 8 Chairs with Metal and Blue upholstery by A. Bertrand '50s
By A. Bertrand
Located in Torino, Piemonte
The feet of each chairs are in chromed metal, little detail that give more lightness to the chair.
Metal, Chrome
Carlo Ratti, set of six wood and metal dining chairs from 50s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this set of six dining chairs designed by Carlo Ratti and produced in Italy during the 50s.
Metal, Brass
Project X: Marco Zanuso Senior Style 50's Lounge Chair, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This Marco Zanuso Senior chair look alike is a perfect alternative to include a 50's classic in your interior. A period copycat but still a decorative piece. Project X means it wou...
Metal
Georges Coslin Chairs for Faram Furniture Late 50's
By George Coslin, Faram Furniture
Located in bari, IT
Set of five chairs with curved iron structure and leather seat, designer George Coslin, Faram production from the 1950s.
Metal
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H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Green Accent Side Mid-Century Modern, 50s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
Original 1950s early Shelby Williams Gazelle chair in Green. This delicate, sculptural chair has a fantastic indestructible Aluminum metal frame. The chair is cushioned, upholste...
Metal
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H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 26.78 in
AP14 Lounge Chair “Anneau” by Pierre Paulin for AP Originals 50s
By Pierre Paulin, AP Originals
Located in Landgraaf, NL
AP14 lounge chair also known as “Anneau” by Pierre Paulin for AP Originals (A. Polak) 50’s. Unique chairs as they are reupholstered in reinforced cow hide. Frames in good vintage con...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Ezio Minotti Set of 6 Wood and Blue Fabric Chairs Italy 50s
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare and wonderful set of six chairs with a geometric design with a shaped wooden structure, continuous padding of the seat and back, upholstered in fine blue fabric with white geome...
Metal, Brass
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H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair Vintage Fluted 50s Swivel Chairs Upholstered in Black Faux Shearling
By James Mont
Located in Wilton, CT
We have updated the upholstered chairs with swivel bases they were originally featured a skirt. They are upholstered in black faux shearling. We designed custom circular wooden bases...
Metal
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H 31.7 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Rare Set of 4 Butterly Chairs by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmöbler, 50s Denmark
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare set of 4 Butterly chairs by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmöbler, 50s Denmark. Saddle shape seat in thick plywood with teak veneer. The legs are not original, but are comparable w...
Metal
Vintage Pair of Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seats-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Toad Armchairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine ,authentic Fabric, with colorful woven floral Motifs in curry and dark mostard. These ar...
Metal
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H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 Vintage Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Lounge Seater-Napoleon III Style-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Toad Armchairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine ,authentic designet Velvet Fabric, in moss green-gold and orange. These armchairs are ex...
Metal, Other
Pair of French 50's club chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 50's club chairs. 16 in. seat height.
Metal
Set of Four 1950's Caviuna Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four elegant 50's caviuna chairs upholstered with metalic grey velvet
Velvet
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H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Torino, Piemonte
George Mulhauser, born in 1922, was known for his pioneering molded plywood designs and iconic lounge chairs. Graduating in 1953 from Pratt Institute with a degree in Industrial Desi...
Metal
Nice Pair Of Dutch 50's Outdoor Wicker Basket Chairs With Metal Wire Base
By Jean Royère
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Really nice looking pair of mid century modern Dutch outdoor chairs. A woven wicker basket seat on an amazing metal wire base.
Metal
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H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 French Vintage Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seater-Boudoir Chairs-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Crapaud Chairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine - authentic designet Velvet Fabric, with elegant patterns in cream, gold, beige and cara...
Metal
50's Industrial Metal Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
That perfect industrial chic touch - this diminutive raw metal chair has a rough linen cushion, plastic end caps on the legs... and all the comfort of a stool!
Metal
Pair of french chairs 50's- Escargot
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Escargot chairs, des. Charlotte Perriand (attributed) France 50s, metal and laquered wood, good condition- 4 PIECES AVAILABLE
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Modernist lounge chair Metal & vinyl reception bedroom armchair 50s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Seat and backrest dressed in olive green leatherette in the spirit of the 50s. Metal structure of square section black lacquered.
Metal
Pair of 50's Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Let the deep seat and high arms of these handsome Italian lounge chairs envelop you in Continental comfort. Sexy and brooding in elephant-grey velvet upholstery, these masculine dand...
Metal, Brass
J.E. MOTTE rare pair of 50s outside chairs in metal rattan & canvas
Located in Paris, ile de france
J.E. MOTTE rare pair of 50s vintage outside chairs in metal rattan & canvas
Canvas
medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Tagliabue brothers of the 50s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Catania, IT
medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Tagliabue brothers of the 50s. Produced in good condition with wear caused by years and use. Please view the attached images carefully. Born in Milan...
Metal
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