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ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats . set of four of Vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage
1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage

1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hannover, DE

1 of 10 – Wilde + Spieth Folding Chair by Egon Eiermann, Model SE18, Germany, 1950s Price is per

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Original Folding Lounge Side Chairs
1950's Original Folding Lounge Side Chairs

1950's Original Folding Lounge Side Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Original Folding Lounge Side Chairs. Fun practical side chairs made in Sapele wood. Strong

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Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Original English Pavilion Lime Green Folding Chairs
1950's Original English Pavilion Lime Green Folding Chairs

1950's Original English Pavilion Lime Green Folding Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original English Pavilion Lime Green Folding Chairs. We sourced these from a dusty

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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Original English Pavilion Dark Green Folding Chairs
1950's Original English Pavilion Dark Green Folding Chairs

1950's Original English Pavilion Dark Green Folding Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original English Pavilion Dark Green Folding Chairs. We sourced these from a dusty

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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

1950's Original English Pavilion Faded Green Folding Chairs
1950's Original English Pavilion Faded Green Folding Chairs

1950's Original English Pavilion Faded Green Folding Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original English Pavilion Faded Green Folding Chairs. We sourced these from a dusty

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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six French Metal Folding Chairs, France c. 1950's
Set of Six French Metal Folding Chairs, France c. 1950's

Set of Six French Metal Folding Chairs, France c. 1950's

Located in Napa, CA

Absolutely beautiful mid-century steel colored metal chairs. Each chair folds nicely and has a

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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair
1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair

1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair

By Sven Markelius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folding chair from the 1950s demonstrates Swedish functionalist design in the style of architect

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s
Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s

Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Stockholm, SE

This elegant folding chair by Poul Hundevad is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Oak

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

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of Eight French Metal Folding Garden Chairs, 1950s
Set of Eight French Metal Folding Garden Chairs, 1950s

Set of Eight French Metal Folding Garden Chairs, 1950s

Located in London, GB

This charming set of eight vintage French garden chairs from the 1950s features a classic folding

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Mexican Folding Chairs Leather & Cane attributed Clara Porset
1950s Mexican Folding Chairs Leather & Cane attributed Clara Porset

1950s Mexican Folding Chairs Leather & Cane attributed Clara Porset

By Clara Porset

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, From Mexico circa 1950s. Attributed to Clara Porset Folding Side Chairs

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia
Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia

Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

, circa 1950/60’s - design reminiscent of Hans Wegner. The chairs and ottoman are all in very good, clean

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Mid-20th Century Slovak Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

1950s , Cowhide Upholstered Folding Chair Made In Sweden
1950s , Cowhide Upholstered Folding Chair Made In Sweden

1950s , Cowhide Upholstered Folding Chair Made In Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Rare Swedish folding lounge chair from the 1950s, crafted in solid beechwood and upholstered with

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s

Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Studio City, CA

Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in London, England

This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Pair of French Folding Chairs in Stained Teak, France 1950s
Pair of French Folding Chairs in Stained Teak, France 1950s

Pair of French Folding Chairs in Stained Teak, France 1950s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A wonderful & decorative pair of scissor-folding chairs. They have a very architectural feeling to

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta
Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

$3,295Sale Price / set|20% Off

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

Located in Milano, IT

Experience the timeless charm and practicality of these 1950s foldable chairs, recently updated

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s
Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s

Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s

By Hans Olsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare gem from the 1950s: an exquisite Danish foldable deckchair in the iconic style of Hans Olsen

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Egon Eiermann Folding Chairs in Beech and Metal, Germany, 1950's
Set of 2 Egon Eiermann Folding Chairs in Beech and Metal, Germany, 1950's

Set of 2 Egon Eiermann Folding Chairs in Beech and Metal, Germany, 1950's

By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Set of 2 SE 18 folding chair, designed by German architect Egon Eiermann in 1952. Initially

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ergelax Folding Canvas Lounge Chair by R. Gleizes, Mid-Century, 1950s
Ergelax Folding Canvas Lounge Chair by R. Gleizes, Mid-Century, 1950s

Ergelax Folding Canvas Lounge Chair by R. Gleizes, Mid-Century, 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

1950s. Very unique and rare vintage American folding canvas lounge chair. Removable canvas for easy

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

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s
Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set consists of two folding white garden chairs designed by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s

Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s

By Olof Pira, String Design AB

Located in Forserum, SE

A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

By Morten Olsen & Son

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and iconic Danish scissor folding chair in solid oak by Preben Thorsen for cabinetmaker Morten

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair
Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

By Maruni

Located in London, GB

Maruni Mokko Folding Sling Chair c.1950s Quartersawn Oak with nylon mesh

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid century leather and wood folding armchair, 1950s
Mid century leather and wood folding armchair, 1950s

Mid century leather and wood folding armchair, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid century leather and wood folding armchair, 1950s Wear consistent with age and use

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Vintage 1950s Danish Brutalist Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak & Beech
Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak & Beech

Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak & Beech

By Wilde + Spieth

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 6 Wilde + Spieth Folding Chairs by Egon Eiermann, Model SE18, Germany, 1950s Beautiful set

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs In Oak & Hide Leather by Poul Hundevad
Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs In Oak & Hide Leather by Poul Hundevad

Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs In Oak & Hide Leather by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of original 1950s folding safari chairs in oak and hide leather by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj 1950s
Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj 1950s

Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj 1950s

By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik

Located in Čelinac, BA

Iconic model of chair "REX" famous Yugoslavian designer Niko Kralj.This model was designed in the

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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Samson Folding Chairs Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc 1950s
Vintage Samson Folding Chairs Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc 1950s

Vintage Samson Folding Chairs Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc 1950s

By Russel Wright

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Russel Wright Three Vintage Midcentury Modern Foldable Steel Patio Armchairs in Black

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Pair of Folding Wooden Chairs with Floral Upholstery and Velvet
1950s Pair of Folding Wooden Chairs with Floral Upholstery and Velvet

1950s Pair of Folding Wooden Chairs with Floral Upholstery and Velvet

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of folding chairs crafted from wood, featuring a high back and decorative openwork

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

Located in Tarleton, GB

1950's Vintage folding chair row in beech History Folding chairs have been in use for

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Se18 Beech Wooden Folding Chair Designed by Egon Eiermann, 1950s
Se18 Beech Wooden Folding Chair Designed by Egon Eiermann, 1950s

Se18 Beech Wooden Folding Chair Designed by Egon Eiermann, 1950s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very nice folding chair model SE18 designed by Egon Eiermann (1950s). The chair is made of

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Folding Beech Chair "Ninfea" by Gio' Ponti
1950s Folding Beech Chair "Ninfea" by Gio' Ponti

1950s Folding Beech Chair "Ninfea" by Gio' Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

Gio Ponti folding chair, designed in 1958 for Fratelli Reguitti. Original conditions.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Childrens Foldable Chairs Made in Italy, Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s
Childrens Foldable Chairs Made in Italy, Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s

Childrens Foldable Chairs Made in Italy, Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s

By Brevetti Reguitti, Brevettato

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Amazing childrens foldable chairs made in Italy by Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s. This model looks very

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Folded Plywood and Leather Italian Side Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Folded Plywood and Leather Italian Side Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Folded Plywood and Leather Italian Side Chairs, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A beautiful pair of side chairs. The seat is made of folded plywood with a white leather seat pad

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Folding Stools 1950s in Fir
Folding Stools 1950s in Fir

Folding Stools 1950s in Fir

Unavailable|$294 / set

Folding Stools 1950s in Fir

Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia

Pair of folding stools in fir.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fir

Pair of French Foldable Green Garden Chairs, Wood and Metal, 1950s
Pair of French Foldable Green Garden Chairs, Wood and Metal, 1950s

Pair of French Foldable Green Garden Chairs, Wood and Metal, 1950s

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are a charming pair of French foldable garden chairs in a great green. They are made of wood

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Foldable Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1950s, Dutch
Foldable Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1950s, Dutch

Foldable Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1950s, Dutch

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Bruges, West-Flanders

A folding Revolt chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, circa 1959. Folded sheet

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech

Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s
Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s

Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s

Located in Valkenswaard, NL

Pair of wooden adjustable folding beach chairs with armrests, 1950s. The canvas upholstery is not

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Easi-Bild Folding Red Wood Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair with Webbing, USA, 1950s
Easi-Bild Folding Red Wood Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair with Webbing, USA, 1950s

Easi-Bild Folding Red Wood Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair with Webbing, USA, 1950s

By Klaus Grabe

Located in Maastricht, NL

A folding lounge chair, made of a red painted pine frame with a backrest and seating made of green

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mid-Century Beech Folding Chairs in the Style of H. Wegner, Set of Two
Mid-Century Beech Folding Chairs in the Style of H. Wegner, Set of Two

Mid-Century Beech Folding Chairs in the Style of H. Wegner, Set of Two

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of folding chairs made in the 1950s, very similar to the 512 model chair from H. Wegner, but

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Mid-20th Century Bosnian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cord, Wood

Italian Picnic Folding Table with Chairs from 1950s
Italian Picnic Folding Table with Chairs from 1950s

Italian Picnic Folding Table with Chairs from 1950s

Located in Florence, IT

Italian picnic folding table with chairs from 1950s When closed, the table becomes a baggage and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cinema Chair Folding Chair from the 1950s
Vintage Cinema Chair Folding Chair from the 1950s

Vintage Cinema Chair Folding Chair from the 1950s

Located in Senden, NRW

Original single cinema chair or folding chair from the 1950s! Very nice practical vintage folding

Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Wooden Folding Chairs, 1950s
Midcentury Wooden Folding Chairs, 1950s

Midcentury Wooden Folding Chairs, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury wooden folding chairs. Simple yet elegant design and made in romania in the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Caned Folding Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Caned Folding Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Caned Folding Chairs, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret, Gerard Guermonprez

Located in Paris, IDF

The simplicity of French modernism is evident in this set of caned folding chairs from the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Brown leather rocking chair, designed by Japanese Takeshi Nii in the 1950s. The chair is foldable

Category

Vintage 1950s Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Brown leather rocking chair, designed by the famous Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in the 1950s. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Folding Chair 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of folding chair 1950s available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all folding chair 1950s available were constructed with great care. Folding chair 1950s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Folding chair 1950s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Folding chair 1950s have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Hans J. Wegner and Takeshi Nii are consistently popular.

How Much are Folding Chair 1950s?

Prices for folding chair 1950s start at $106 and top out at $22,600 with the average selling for $2,328.

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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.

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Questions About Folding Chair 1950s
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 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.