Herb Ritts Jr. fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s.
Ritts's aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his photography from that of his New York-based peers.
Ritts's intimate portraiture, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his innovative approach to fashion brought him international acclaim and placed him securely within an American tradition of portrait and magazine photography that includes Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe and Irving Penn.
From the late 1970s until Ritts's untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 2002, his ability to create images that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill, but also marked the synergistic union between art, popular culture and business that followed in the wake of the Pop art movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
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Set of 4 Herb & Shirley Ritts Iron, Bamboo & Suede Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By Herb Ritts, Shirley Ritts
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Four Herbert and Shirley Ritts Wroughtan Inc. Wrought Iron, Leather & Bamboo Dining Side Chairs. Featuring a sturdy black enameled wrought iron framework, ergonomic curved st...
Wrought Iron
$3,250
H 37.5 in W 27.25 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Midcentury Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant 1950s lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard made in Denmark ca. 1950. The chairs exhibit the rolled armrest detail and tapered front legs often preferred by Peter Hvi...
Wool, Beech
On Hold|$6,400 / set
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Classic Midcentury Danish 1950s Low Easy Lounge Chairs
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1940s small scale lounge chairs attributed to Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard made in Denmark between 1940-1950. The chairs exhibits the rolled armrest detail and taper...
Mohair, Beech
Danish Early 1950s Easy Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic Danish early 1950's Easy style lounge chair. Original grey wool fabric with diamond pattern. Strong presence and generous size....
Wool, Beech
$9,200 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Imbuia Wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two chairs have an amazing Italian style, with sexy curves contrasting with the boxy shell. Two-tone fabrics enhance the dynamics of the shell, creating a very exciting piece. ...
Hardwood
$5,692
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Teak Lounge Chair 136 by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Finn Juhl Model 136 Teak Armchair for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s Designed and produced in the 1950s, this sculptural armchair by Danish master Finn Juhl is a rare Model...
Wool, Teak
Pair of Classic Midcentury Danish 1950s Low Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant pair of Danish lounge chairs made circa 1950. We love the elegant angles and rounded shapes of the chairs and tall slim legs making them just very timeless ...
Beech, Wool
$2,950
H 37.41 in W 37.01 in D 35.04 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Off-White Fabric & Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1950s Classic pair of lounge chairs being a wonderful example of Italian design from the 1950s. The chairs are bold and curvy, yet very el...
Fabric, Beech
Danish Pair of Classic Midcentury Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant pair of Danish lounge chairs made circa 1950. We love the elegant angles and rounded shapes of the chairs and tall slim legs making them just very timeless m...
Mohair, Beech
$3,250
H 29.25 in W 27.5 in D 36.5 in
Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward J. Wormley lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar circa 1950s on solid brass castors. The lounge chair has a trapezoid shape, wider in the front (27.5" W) and tapers to the back....
Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Style Leather Club Chairs, circa 1950s
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Art Deco style leather club chairs. France, circa 1950s in original Art Deco design. Masterfully restored in all new Italian leather. Rich elegant tones with beautiful, curve...
Leather, Wood
Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Bamboo Club Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely amazing pair of large-scale club chairs, circa 1970. Diagonally applied reed Bamboo veneer over Mahogany frame construction. Aged to absolute perfection. These stout, e...
Bamboo, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Italian Club Chairs with Mahogany Legs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Sit back and relax. Comfortable and well proportioned club chairs with legs in mahogany. Upholstered by Venfield in gold Holly Hunt high performance fabric. Italy, 1950s.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 35.25 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Mid Century Bamboo Dining Chairs by Herbert Ritts c 1950/1960’s
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, mid century set of dining chairs by Herbert Ritts, circa 1950/1960. The chairs feature bamboo frames, with chased brass trim, and thick upholstered seats ( need reuph...
Brass