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Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs. The armchairs have beautiful geometric shapes that are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

  • Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
  • Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
  • Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
  • Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
H 32.68 in. W 27.56 in. D 24.81 in.
Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
A splendid antique Italian rustic wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century. There
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

  • Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
  • Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
  • Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
  • Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
H 42.52 in. W 29.14 in. D 39.38 in.
Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Armchair in the classic Italian style, in wood and elegant velvet upholstery with geometric designs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

  • Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
  • Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
  • Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
  • Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
H 30.32 in. W 28.35 in. D 23.63 in.
1950 Italian Armchairs With New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
1950 Italian armchairs with new upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

  • 1950 Italian Armchairs With New Upholstery
  • 1950 Italian Armchairs With New Upholstery
  • 1950 Italian Armchairs With New Upholstery
  • 1950 Italian Armchairs With New Upholstery
H 31.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 27.56 in.
1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian armchairs 1950s design, walnut legs and reupholstered in broken white linen - gray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Oak

  • 1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
  • 1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
  • 1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
  • 1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 34.65 in. W 26.38 in. D 28.35 in.
Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
By Renzo Fenci
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Renzo Franchi armchairs in fruitwood with reclining back Italy, 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fruitwood

  • Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
  • Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
  • Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
  • Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
H 37.41 in. W 23.63 in. D 27.56 in.
Set of 3 Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1950
By Roberto Mango
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of three woven rattan armchairs attributed to Roberto Mango, Italy, 1950. The solid tubular
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Castelli Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs, 1950
By Castelli
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of Castelli Bologna Italian midcentury armchairs with black lacquered wood conical slender
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

  • Castelli Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs, 1950
  • Castelli Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs, 1950
  • Castelli Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs, 1950
  • Castelli Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs, 1950
H 34.26 in. W 27.56 in. D 29.53 in.
Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1950-1953
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York, NY
A rare armchair, originally from the RAI auditorium in Torino, Italy. We re-upholstered the chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

  • Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1950-1953
  • Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1950-1953
  • Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1950-1953
  • Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1950-1953
H 33.5 in. W 24.5 in. D 26 in.
Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Italian armchair. Beautiful armchairs in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Beechwood and Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant appearance due the use of not common fabric, coming from particular Italian silk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Ashwood Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Italian armchairs. Very good proportion, with very special fabric for the seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Ash

  • Pair of Midcentury Ashwood Italian Armchairs, 1950
  • Pair of Midcentury Ashwood Italian Armchairs, 1950
  • Pair of Midcentury Ashwood Italian Armchairs, 1950
  • Pair of Midcentury Ashwood Italian Armchairs, 1950
H 29.93 in. W 25.6 in. D 31.11 in.
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

  • Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
  • Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
  • Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
  • Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
H 32.68 in. W 31.89 in. D 31.89 in.
Midcentury Italian Design Bamboo Armchair White 1950 Curved
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big midcentury Italian design bamboo armchair white, 1950. Unique and particular armchair, for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs made of solid wood with padded filling and original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice pair of Italian armchairs, fabricated in the 50's. Comfortable seat and elegant design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

  • Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
H 31.5 in. W 30.32 in. D 32.68 in.
Set of Four Italian Garden Iron Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful Set of Four Italian Garden Armchair, circa 1950, From a Milano House.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Cavatorta Pair of Armchairs Wood Padded Fabric, 1950, Italy
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, IT
Cavatorta pair of armchairs wood padded fabric, 1950, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Wood

Arflex “Roberto Menghi” Armchair Iron Fabric Padding 1950 Italy
By Roberto Menghi
Located in Milano, IT
Arflex armchair.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Iron

Midcentury Beech Wood and Brass Italian Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Stylish design for a pair of black wooden armchairs with brass inserts. Its shape is very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Carpaneto Piacentino, Italy
Iconic pair of high wing chairs with brass shaped feet. These armchairs are very comfortable and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

  • Armchairs  by Gio Ponti for Isa, Italy, 1950
  • Armchairs  by Gio Ponti for Isa, Italy, 1950
  • Armchairs  by Gio Ponti for Isa, Italy, 1950
  • Armchairs  by Gio Ponti for Isa, Italy, 1950
H 43.31 in. W 31.5 in. D 27.56 in.
Marco Zanuso Martingala Armchair, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A Martingale armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. It takes its name from the pleated feature on its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Red Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of armchairs, design attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1950, Italy. Brass and light red
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Antique 1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

  • Pair of Red Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
  • Pair of Red Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
  • Pair of Red Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
  • Pair of Red Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
H 36.23 in. W 27.17 in. D 35.04 in.
1950 Armchair Design, Geometric Shapes High Back Italian Design
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950 Armchair design, geometric shapes high back, Italian design.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

J.Cecyl Witty Armchair Brass Iron Skin 1950 Italy
By House of Troy
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Brass

  • J.Cecyl Witty Armchair Brass Iron Skin 1950 Italy
  • J.Cecyl Witty Armchair Brass Iron Skin 1950 Italy
  • J.Cecyl Witty Armchair Brass Iron Skin 1950 Italy
  • J.Cecyl Witty Armchair Brass Iron Skin 1950 Italy
H 34.65 in. W 24.81 in. D 21.26 in.
Italian 1950's Walnut Armchair Restored & Reupholstered in Jacquard Fabric
Located in Aspen, CO
Italian 1950's Walnut Armchair restored and reupholstered in jacquard fabric. This unique chair is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Jacquard, Walnut

Pair of Italian 1950's Wing High Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural Italian 1950's wing high back arm chairs; supported on elegant walnut legs the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pairs of Black and White Fabric Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
A revisitation of a Classic and famous pair of Italian armchairs full of charm, embellished with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brass and Fabric Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Brass structure and wool fabric, for this pair of armchairs out of the ordinary in the Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Armchairs Wood Upholstered Seats and Backrest, 1950, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa armchairs wood upholstered seats and backrest 1950 Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Wood

Gio’ Ponti Velvet Upholstered Armchairs Rosewood Wood Feet, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio’ Ponti velvet upholstered armchairs rosewood wood feet, 1950, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Velvet

Medea Swivel and Height Adjustable Armchair Wood Iron, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Medea Swivel and height adjustable armchair wood iron, 1950, Italy. The seat height is adjustable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Wood

Midcentury Embroidered Velvet and Light Wood Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant appearance due the use of not common fabric, coming from particular Italian silk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of 20th Century Leather and Wood Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian armchairs from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved wood and covered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Midcentury Minotti Armchair Brown Color Italian Design 1950 Faux Leather
By Minotti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Minotti armchair brown color Italian design 1950 faux leather.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Gio Ponti “Stile” Armchairs couples Wood stuffing Cloth, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti Stile couple armchairs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Wood

Silvio Cavatorta Armchairs Brass Wood Fabric Padding 1950 Italy
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, IT
Armchairs Cavatorta.
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Vintage 1950s Other Armchairs

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Brass

Midcentury Combined White Velvet and Beech Wood Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refined fabric and linear shape for a pair of 1950s Italian armchairs. This extraordinary pair of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood, Fabric

Pairs of Midcentury Brass and Fabric Italian Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
The main feature of these armchairs are the voluptuous backrests, without the presence of side
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Boomerang Pair of Armchairs Italian Midcentury Design 1950 Brass Grey Cotton
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small boomerang pair of armchairs Italian midcentury design 1950 brass grey cotton.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Armchairs Arredamenti Corallo 1950 Red Velvet Walnut Curved Italian Design, Pair
By Arredamenti Corallo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of armchairs Arredamenti Corallo 1950 red velvet walnut curved Italian design.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
A masterfully restored Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by typical angular seating and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

  • 1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair
  • 1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair
  • 1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair
  • 1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair
H 33.08 in. W 31.5 in. D 29.53 in.
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa Italian Design, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
In this beautiful pair of huge armchairs structure solidity meets the lightness of the lines
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Nino Zoncada Armchair for Framar Made in Italy, 1950 Grey Black
By Framar
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Nino Zoncada armchair for Framar made in Italy, 1950, elegant and unique lines of its kind, black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
Gio Ponti, 1950. Manufacturer Cassina.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

  • Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
  • Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
  • Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
  • Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
H 34.65 in. W 20.87 in. D 20.48 in.
Pair of Original Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Velvet 1950 Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of 1950s Italian Mid´Century armchairs.Wood frame,prime blue velvet and feather
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood, Feathers

Armchairs by Gio Ponti, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Two armchairs modell '516' Solid walnut Original upholstery and cover for the seat and the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

  • Armchairs by Gio Ponti, 1950
  • Armchairs by Gio Ponti, 1950
  • Armchairs by Gio Ponti, 1950
  • Armchairs by Gio Ponti, 1950
H 34.65 in. W 25.2 in. D 33.08 in.
Pair of Vintage Armchairs Italian Production, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
. Very good conditions. This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

  • Pair of Vintage Armchairs Italian Production, 1950
  • Pair of Vintage Armchairs Italian Production, 1950
  • Pair of Vintage Armchairs Italian Production, 1950
  • Pair of Vintage Armchairs Italian Production, 1950
H 33.86 in. W 26.78 in. D 23.63 in.
Pair Mid-Century Italian Armchairs Mario Franchioni for Framar 1950 Brass Feet
By Framar
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair mid-century Italian armchairs Mario Franchioni for Framar 1950 brass feet. Velvet Jab 100
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant pair of Gio Ponti style arm chairs edited in the 1950s. Wooden frame, bronze spring seats and organic vegetable filling in the inner seat. Beech legs. The chairs have be...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

  • Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, 1950
  • Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, 1950
  • Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, 1950
  • Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, 1950
H 29.14 in. W 25.2 in. D 24.41 in.
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood and blue velvet paolo buffa design 1950, elegance and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Pair of Armchairs Isa Bergamo with Brass Legs, Midcentury 1950 Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of armchairs Isa Bergamo with brass legs, midcentury 1950 Italy Very comfortable pair of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Shell Chairs in Blue Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs. The pair of armchairs feature a shell design typical of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Italian 50s Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niceley shaped comfortable chairs with delicately carved wooden legs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

  • Italian 50s Armchairs
  • Italian 50s Armchairs
  • Italian 50s Armchairs
  • Italian 50s Armchairs
H 34 in. W 27 in. D 24 in.
Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Schagen, NL
This beautiful rattan armchair was designed in style of Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati. It was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

  • Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950
  • Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950
  • Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950
  • Rattan High Back Armchair, circa 1950
H 50.79 in. W 35.44 in. D 35.83 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs or Armchairs by Gigi Radice Italy 1950'
By Gigi Radice
Located in Rome, IT
Very comfortable pair of armchairs with scrolled hand holds by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Soft and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs 1950, Reupholstered in Chocolate Bouclé
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1950s, in the style of Marco Zanuso. Original wooden structure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Italian Midcentury Wooden and Upholstered Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
with open arms supported by vertical slats, formerly of the Bauer Hotel, Venice, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood

Gigi Radice for Minotti Club Lounge Armchairs in Velvet Mohair Italy circa 1950
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
armchairs Design period: circa 1950 Date of manufacturing: 1950 Size in cm: 88x78x87 seat height 38
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Pink Trimed Fake Fur, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs made of a solid wooden structure with pink line trimmed fake
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

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Italy 1950 Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italy 1950 armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every Italy 1950 armchair was constructed with great care. There are 4357 variations of the antique or vintage Italy 1950 armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italy 1950 armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Italy 1950 armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italy 1950 armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marco Zanuso, Gio Ponti and Paolo Buffa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Italy 1950 Armchair?

A Italy 1950 armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,317, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

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