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 curve...
Wrought Iron
$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
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
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
On Hold|$5,450 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 28 in
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
$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 Danish EAarly 1950s High and Low Back Easy Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish early 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original grey wool fabric with diamond pattern. fabric. Strong presence...
Wool, Beech
$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
$1,600
H 28 in W 31 in D 34 in
Mid Century Bamboo Lounge Chair by Ritts - Tropitan att. to Paul Frankl c 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Ritts Tropitan
Located in New York, NY
Chic Coastakl, Mid Century bamboo lounge chair made by Ritts- Tropitan, design attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1950's. The chair features a five bamboo stalk wide arm, with a sleek ...
Upholstery, Bamboo
$22,400Sale Price / set|53% Off
H 29 in W 26 in D 27 in
Gio Ponti Velvet Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Brass for M. Singer and Sons, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti and produced for M. Singer & Sons circa 1950. Exquisitely restored to the highest possible standard.
Brass
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
Set of 2 Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Munich, DE
Completely re-upholstered to new condition.
Fabric
$5,500 / set
H 27 in W 29.25 in D 28.5 in
Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs. Original painted frames with solid wood arms. Orig...
Steel