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Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed, Steel Frame, Fabric Upholstery, France, 1950s
Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed, Steel Frame, Fabric Upholstery, France, 1950s

Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed, Steel Frame, Fabric Upholstery, France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic design by Jean Prouvé, the Scal Daybed pairs industrial precision with elegant simplicity. Featuring a sleek metal frame and minimalist profile, it embodies Prouvé’s signat...

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1950s French Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Steel

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s This mid-century flower-shaped sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Brass

1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery
1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery

1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery

By Frits Henningsen

Located in London, GB

Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Marks and stains to...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery
1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery

1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage sofa sofa Carl Malmsten Sweden period 1950s design Carl Malmsten OH. Sjogren's Sweden condition good light signs of use size 77 x 205 x 78 (hxwxd) seat height 43; ...

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1950s Swedish Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s Design
Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s Design

Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s Design

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Armchair, foam upholstery, upholstery (not original to the period) in fabric, enameled metal legs and brass ferrules. Very good condition , fully restored.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Maple Chairs with Upholstery Fabric "Gio Ponti", Italy, 1950s
Set of 2 Maple Chairs with Upholstery Fabric "Gio Ponti", Italy, 1950s

Set of 2 Maple Chairs with Upholstery Fabric "Gio Ponti", Italy, 1950s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of two chairs was made in Italy in the 1960s. The wooden frame is made of maple, the seats have been newly upholstered with a Tr80 "Gio Ponti Collection" fabric. Both chairs...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Maple

COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA
COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA

COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA

By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant 1950's curved sofa in the original period ticking f...

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1950s English Victorian Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Lounge Chairs, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Lounge Chairs, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Lounge Chairs, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Lounge Chairs, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s These pair of two mid-century flower-shaped lounge chairs are iconic examples of Italian design from ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Torino, Piemonte

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s
Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s

Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Armchairs with floral Upholstery, France 1950s. Midcentury armchairs were manufactured and designed in France 1950s.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery

1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery

By Ralph Lauren, Karges Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

An elegant French 20th Century Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. The decorative bench is raised on four legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column. Above is the ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s
Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s

Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Oak armchair with red upholstery, France 1950s Midcentury oak armchair manufactured and designed in France 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Oak

High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s

High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Almelo, NL

Elegant three seat high back sofa reupholstered in new bouclé fabric was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the ISA company in Bergamo, Italy 1950s. ISA Bergamo was responsible fo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, 1950s - New upholstery

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric

ULUV Rocking Chair, 1950s Élitis Upholstery
ULUV Rocking Chair, 1950s Élitis Upholstery

ULUV Rocking Chair, 1950s Élitis Upholstery

By ULUV Krásná jizba

Located in Wien, AT

ULUV Rocking Chair, 1950s — Élitis Upholstery Exceptional mid-century rocking chair produced by ULUV in Czechoslovakia.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Lounge Chair in Green and Beige Floral Upholstery
1950s Lounge Chair in Green and Beige Floral Upholstery

1950s Lounge Chair in Green and Beige Floral Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1950s. This design is constructed in the shape of a shell frame composed of diverging lines that brings a more open and inviting...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Italian Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery and Wood
1950s Italian Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery and Wood

1950s Italian Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Easy chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. This lounge chair is both voluptuous and grand as it is comfortable.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage lounge chair or club chair from beech and red woolen fabric 1950s. A stunning lounge chair with four ( 4 ) beech wooden feet and a new cover from cherry re...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Joseph-André Motte Sectional Sofa Seat in Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s
Joseph-André Motte Sectional Sofa Seat in Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s

Joseph-André Motte Sectional Sofa Seat in Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in Almelo, NL

Joseph-André Motte Sectional Sofa Seat in Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s This is a set of three sectional sofa seats designed by Joseph-Andre´ Motte in France in the 1950s an...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Europe 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Europe 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Europe 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice.

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Cube Lounge Chairs, Damask Upholstery, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Cube Lounge Chairs, Damask Upholstery, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Cube Lounge Chairs, Damask Upholstery, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Pair of Mid-Century Cube Lounge Chairs, Damask Upholstery, 1950s. This pair of lounge chairs is built on a solid frame with cube-form architecture and tapered wooden legs.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1950s Vintage Armchairs, Restored Beech & Light Gray Upholstery 1950s
Pair of 1950s Vintage Armchairs, Restored Beech & Light Gray Upholstery 1950s

Pair of 1950s Vintage Armchairs, Restored Beech & Light Gray Upholstery 1950s

Located in Hannover, DE

A pair of two vintage armchairs dating from the 1950s, most likely of German origin. The manufacturer is unknown. The price is for the set of two chairs. These generously sized arm...

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1950s Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Beech

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa, Leopard Upholstery, Wood, USA, 1950s
Lacquered Empire Style Sofa, Leopard Upholstery, Wood, USA, 1950s

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa, Leopard Upholstery, Wood, USA, 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.

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1950s American Empire Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Burnt Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Burnt Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Burnt Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Early Daybed GE-258 by Hans Wegner 1950s / New Upholstery
Early Daybed GE-258 by Hans Wegner 1950s / New Upholstery

Early Daybed GE-258 by Hans Wegner 1950s / New Upholstery

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Daybed GE-258 in oak by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Designed in 1954. Early production with firm mattress. New upholstered with Kvadrat fabric in petrol green.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood

1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish mid-century furniture piece.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery

Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines that highlight the clarity and craftsmanship of its design. It rests on a gracefully p...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Armchair in Striped Upholstery, 1950s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Armchair in Striped Upholstery, 1950s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback Armchair in Striped Upholstery, 1950s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

The armchair is expertly upholstered in a vibrant, multi-tonal striped fabric, dominated by deep indigo and scarlet hues.

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Brass

Restored Mid-Century Armchair, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Restored Mid-Century Armchair, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1950s

Restored Mid-Century Armchair, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959 This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include clean lines, muted tones, a combinatio...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Pair of elegant Elisabeth chairs Model 1407 crafted by the renowned Finnish manufacturer Asko Oy in the 1950s. The chairs are quite compact in size and are easy to integrate in int...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1950s Mid-Century Modern Shell Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
1950s Mid-Century Modern Shell Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery

1950s Mid-Century Modern Shell Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, fabric, beech, steel, lacquered laminated wood, Czech Republic, 1950s This chair embodies many of the defining characteristics of 1950s modern furniture design, partic...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Steel

Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s
Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s

Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

The chairs retain their original wool upholstery, a testament to their enduring quality, though we are happy to reupholster them in a fabric of your choice for a modest additional fe...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Birch

Vintage Rustic Sculptural Live Edge Wood Sofa with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1950s
Vintage Rustic Sculptural Live Edge Wood Sofa with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1950s

Vintage Rustic Sculptural Live Edge Wood Sofa with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1950s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Rustic live edge sofa, designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This extraordinary handcrafted sofa showcases the organic beauty and rugged artistry that defined ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Burl

Sculptural Lounge Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s
Sculptural Lounge Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s

Sculptural Lounge Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A graceful fusion of comfort and decorative presence, these French lounge armchairs. Crafted in the mid-20th century they offerss a sculptural silhouette and tactile richness that ma...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Red Upholstery and Wood
1950s Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Red Upholstery and Wood

1950s Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Red Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of easy chairs, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. These lounge chairs are both voluptuous and grand as they are comfortable.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

French Provincial Pair of Bentwood Armchairs, Cream Upholstery, 1950s
French Provincial Pair of Bentwood Armchairs, Cream Upholstery, 1950s

French Provincial Pair of Bentwood Armchairs, Cream Upholstery, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of armchairs makes its impression through cream/oatmeal upholstery, bentwood arms. Originating in France during 1950s, it shows the construction techniques typical of the t...

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1950s French Provincial Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Móveis CIMO, 1950's
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Móveis CIMO, 1950's

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Móveis CIMO, 1950's

By Moveis Cimo

Located in New York, NY

These Armchairs were produced in the 1950s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization. Cimo's history starts in 1921 with a wood boxes ...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Original Lemon Upholstery, Praque 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Original Lemon Upholstery, Praque 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Original Lemon Upholstery, Praque 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in original lemon upholstery, Praque 1950s Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs original lemon upholstery manufactured and designed in Praque 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Beech

Italian Sculptural Armchairs, Coral Upholstery and Brass Legs, 1950s
Italian Sculptural Armchairs, Coral Upholstery and Brass Legs, 1950s

Italian Sculptural Armchairs, Coral Upholstery and Brass Legs, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Italian Sculptural Armchairs, Coral Upholstery and Brass Legs, 1950s. This pair of postwar Italian armchairs is built on a shaped hardwood frame with sculpted arms and a high wingba...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Brass

Gastone Rinaldi DU55 Armchair for Rima, Italy, 1950s, New Mohair Upholstery
Gastone Rinaldi DU55 Armchair for Rima, Italy, 1950s, New Mohair Upholstery

Gastone Rinaldi DU55 Armchair for Rima, Italy, 1950s, New Mohair Upholstery

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early DU55 armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s, Italy. A very nice example with wood legs and brass feet, newly upholstered in a premium pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Side Chair in Red Upholstery and Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Side Chair in Red Upholstery and Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Side Chair in Red Upholstery and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side chair or lounge chair, fabric, lacquered steel, brass, Italy, 1950s This chair presents a clear example of mid-century modern design from the 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Brass, Steel

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

By Alfred Christensen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of dark stained wood and the sofa is upholstered with green velour/velvet with floral pa...

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1950s Danish Art Deco Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli pair of Ebonized Armchairs 1950s Brazil Pierre Frey Fabric
Giuseppe Scapinelli pair of Ebonized Armchairs 1950s Brazil Pierre Frey Fabric

Giuseppe Scapinelli pair of Ebonized Armchairs 1950s Brazil Pierre Frey Fabric

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Giuseppe Scapinelli Pair of Ebonized Armchairs Pierre Frey Wool, Mohair & Alpaca 1950s

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1950s Brazilian Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wing Back Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery, Praque 1950s
Wing Back Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery, Praque 1950s

Wing Back Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery, Praque 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Wing Back Lounge chair in red Upholstery, Praque 1950s Large midcentury wingback armchair in red upholstery, Czech republic 1950s.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

Pair of Armchairs by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Armchairs by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Stools with Floral Upholstery, 1950s
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Stools with Floral Upholstery, 1950s

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Stools with Floral Upholstery, 1950s

Located in amstelveen, NL

Charming pair of Italian stools dating from the 1950s, featuring decorative wrought iron frames with elegant scrolling legs and distinctive looped detailing surrounding the seats.

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Cast Iron

1950s Midcentury Modern Slipper Chair in Osbourne and Little Fabric
1950s Midcentury Modern Slipper Chair in Osbourne and Little Fabric

1950s Midcentury Modern Slipper Chair in Osbourne and Little Fabric

Located in Stamford, CT

Newly upholstered midcentury modern slipper chair in Osbourne and Little fabric. Seat depth is 19.5".

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Floral Upholstery, Brass Feet, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Floral Upholstery, Brass Feet, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Floral Upholstery, Brass Feet, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Floral Upholstery, Brass Feet, 1950s. This pair of lounge chairs is built on a sculpted internal frame supported by tapered metal legs with brass ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal, Brass

1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric
1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric

1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1950s carved oak French side chair that was upholstered in a 1970s Brunschwig & Fils leopard chinoiserie. It is in very good vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Oak, Upholstery

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric The Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Lounge Chair, Model 51, is a classic example of mid-century mod...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal, Steel

Hollywood Regency Brass Chair Italy 1950s, with New Upholstery
Hollywood Regency Brass Chair Italy 1950s, with New Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Brass Chair Italy 1950s, with New Upholstery

By Chiavari

Located in Herentals, BE

The chair has a completely new upholstery in a high-quality fabric with a beautiful brown and gold-colored appearance. The seat height is 45 cm.

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Brass

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Chaise Lounge/Canape with Floral Upholstery, Danish Modern, 1950s
Vintage Chaise Lounge/Canape with Floral Upholstery, Danish Modern, 1950s

Vintage Chaise Lounge/Canape with Floral Upholstery, Danish Modern, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

This charming vintage Chaise lounge sofa is an elegant example of the Emma-style lounge chair, a form closely associated with feminine interiors and intimate seating from the mid-20t...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Romantic Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

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1950's Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Beige and Brown Rafia Fabric
1950's Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Beige and Brown Rafia Fabric

1950's Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Beige and Brown Rafia Fabric

Located in Firenze, IT

Pair of 1950's armchairs with original walnut structure in perfect condition and vintage patina, new upholstery in beige and brown jacquard rafia fabric.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Chairs, circa 1950s Scandinavian Modern Recliners with Fabric Upholstery
Pair of Chairs, circa 1950s Scandinavian Modern Recliners with Fabric Upholstery

Pair of Chairs, circa 1950s Scandinavian Modern Recliners with Fabric Upholstery

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

A pair of slipper chairs with woven fabric upholstery and tapered black lacquered legs with metal feet.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal

1950s, Light Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, New Upholstery
1950s, Light Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, New Upholstery

1950s, Light Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, New Upholstery

By I.S.A. Italy, Gio Ponti

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Lounge chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi. New upholstery in bright blue high-quality fabric, manufactured by I.S.A. Italy, 1952. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Warm Yellow Fabric Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, New Upholstery
1950s Warm Yellow Fabric Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Veronesi, New Upholstery

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Light Fabric Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New Upholstery
1950s Light Fabric Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New Upholstery

1950s Light Fabric Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New Upholstery

By Cassina, Gio Ponti, Carlo di Carli

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

New upholstery in light grey high-quality fabric, lounge chairs by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1954. A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carlo de Carli. The sensual curves and elegantl...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Light, warm fabric Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New Upholstery 'b'
1950s Light, warm fabric Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New Upholstery 'b'

1950s Light, warm fabric Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New Upholstery 'b'

By Cassina, Gio Ponti, Carlo di Carli

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli, New upholstery in light, warm grey high-quality fabric, Italy, 1954. A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carlo de Carli. The sensual curves and eleg...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric
1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric

1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

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...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1950s Cocktail Chair Red Fabric
1950s Cocktail Chair Red Fabric

1950s Cocktail Chair Red Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

1950s Cocktail Chair Red 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, ...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Beech, Fabric

1950s Cocktail Chair Blue Fabric
1950s Cocktail Chair Blue Fabric

1950s Cocktail Chair Blue Fabric

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H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

1950s Cocktail Chair Blue 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...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric
1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric

1950s Cocktail Chair Yellow Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

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...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1950s Cocktail Chairs Yellow Fabric
1950s Cocktail Chairs Yellow Fabric

1950s Cocktail Chairs Yellow Fabric

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 20.87 in D 25.99 in

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, ...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Velvet

Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark
Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark

Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark

Unavailable

H 33.07 in W 60.63 in D 27.56 in

Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark

By Georg Kofoed

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

Danish modern sofa designed by Georg Kofoed in 1940’s/50’s. Classic construction with a mahogany frame, original fabric upholstery with leather cord decoration. Condition Good, age ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1950s grey Ferdinand Kramer Sofa, New Upholstery
1950s grey Ferdinand Kramer Sofa, New Upholstery

1950s grey Ferdinand Kramer Sofa, New Upholstery

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H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in

1950s grey Ferdinand Kramer Sofa, New Upholstery

By Ferdinand Kramer

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

This sofa was designed by German architect Ferdinand Kramer in 1953 for Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. Its straight lines and generous proportions convey a c...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

By Dinucci

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s Virtually unknown by the general public, Dinucci, as the signature on his furniture said, was a major prod...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric

1950's Italian Armchair Black Wood and Steel, African Kuba Cloth Seat Cushion
1950's Italian Armchair Black Wood and Steel, African Kuba Cloth Seat Cushion

1950's Italian Armchair Black Wood and Steel, African Kuba Cloth Seat Cushion

Located in Firenze, IT

1950's Italian armchair, black plywood and black steel structure in perfect condition and vintage patina, new seat cushion in black and natural african kuba cloth fabric, brass details.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Steel

Vintage Italian Arch Reclining Lounge Chairs, Original Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Italian Arch Reclining Lounge Chairs, Original Upholstery, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Italian Arch Reclining Lounge Chairs, Original Upholstery, Italy, 1950s

Located in PEGO, Alicante

Beautiful and original condition Italian Art Deco style lounge designer chairs, original retro velvet upholstery and metal under-frame, designed in Italy in the 1950s, 1 of 2 chairs ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal

1950s Armchair and Ottoman, L. Ercolani for Ercol, New Upholstery
1950s Armchair and Ottoman, L. Ercolani for Ercol, New Upholstery

1950s Armchair and Ottoman, L. Ercolani for Ercol, New Upholstery

By Lucian Ercolani

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Classical armchair with matching ottoman from the 1950s. Model Windsor 478, designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, United Kingdom. Solid ashwood frame, darkbrown stained. The cush...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Ash, Fabric

Italian Mid Century Modern Settee Sofa 1950s Gio Ponti Era Original Upholstery
Italian Mid Century Modern Settee Sofa 1950s Gio Ponti Era Original Upholstery

Italian Mid Century Modern Settee Sofa 1950s Gio Ponti Era Original Upholstery

By Gio Ponti

Located in PEGO, Alicante

The piece retains its original textured upholstery - a sophisticated ribbed fabric in a warm beige tone that has been preserved remarkably well.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in

Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Sofa 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Luxury Siberian long pile faux fur upholstery fabric The Netherlands, 1950s This Congo sofa is by Theo Ruth for Artifort.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Beech

Pair of Italian Design Midcentury Armchairs 1950s with New Ape Upholstery
Pair of Italian Design Midcentury Armchairs 1950s with New Ape Upholstery

Pair of Italian Design Midcentury Armchairs 1950s with New Ape Upholstery

Located in Vienna, AT

An extravagant pair of Italian design armchairs from the 1950s. The midcentury Italian armchairs stands at polished, ebonized birch wood feet.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch

1950's Sofa With New Turquoise Upholstery
1950's Sofa With New Turquoise Upholstery

1950's Sofa With New Turquoise Upholstery

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H 17.5 in W 83 in D 30 in

1950's Sofa With New Turquoise Upholstery

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern sofa with a rolled arm and wooden legs newly upholstered in a deep turquoise linen fabric.

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1950s Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Wooden Bench with Orange Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Wooden Bench with Orange Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s

Wooden Bench with Orange Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in wood and padding upholstered in fabric. In excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in a home. Measure: Width 87 cm Depth 32 cm Height 45 cm.

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1950s Italian Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Armchair Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Armchair Foam Padding Fabric Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Located in Milano, IT

An armchair, foam padding, fabric upholstery, metal legs with brass ferrules.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal, Brass

Armchair Fabric Upholstery Springs Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Armchair Fabric Upholstery Springs Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Armchair Fabric Upholstery Springs Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Located in Milano, IT

An armchair, springs padding, fabric upholstery, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Brass

Two Armchairs Springs Padding Fabric Upholstery Italy, 1950s
Two Armchairs Springs Padding Fabric Upholstery Italy, 1950s

Two Armchairs Springs Padding Fabric Upholstery Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of armchairs, springs padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Fabric

Pair of Armchairs Fabric Upholstery Stained Wood Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Armchairs Fabric Upholstery Stained Wood Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Armchairs Fabric Upholstery Stained Wood Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of armchairs, spring padding, fabric upholstery, stained wood legs and ebony. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Armchair Fabric Upholstery Foam Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Armchair Fabric Upholstery Foam Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Armchair Fabric Upholstery Foam Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

An armchair, foam padding, velvet upholstery, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Brass

Pair of Armchair Fabric Upholstery Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Pair of Armchair Fabric Upholstery Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Pair of Armchair Fabric Upholstery Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of armchairs, foam padding, fabric upholstery, metal legs with brass feet. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s

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Metal, Brass

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Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro upholstery fabric 1950s available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro upholstery fabric 1950s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Retro upholstery fabric 1950s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro upholstery fabric 1950s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro upholstery fabric 1950s over the years, but those made by Jindrich Halabala, Knoll and Guillerme et Chambron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Upholstery Fabric 1950s?

Retro upholstery fabric 1950s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,886, while the lowest priced sells for $247 and the highest can go for as much as $57,500.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.