1950s Furniture

A pair of oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s. Seat height 17”.

A pair of teak, brass, opaline glass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 5” W x 7” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3...

Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Signed. Ebonised wood.

Pair of table lamps model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass, lacquered brass and original fabric shades. Stamped. Josef Frank was a true European...

Floor lamp ‘Bridge’ designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Möbler, Denmark, 1950s. Beech and plastic shades. This Danish floor lamp ‘Bridge’ was designed by Severin Hansen in th...

Vase ‘Farsta’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1952. Stoneware. Signed. H: 29.5 cm Diameter: 12.5 cm.

Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...

René Collamarini & Manufacture de Sèvres "Les Elements" 3 part centerpiece, 1958 Signed & stamped Porcelain Measures: H. 34 x 35 x 20 cm H. 26 x 25 x 19 cm.

A pair of small walnut tables with Boulle-work tops by Pillinini, each with a circular top decorated with brass and pewter marquetry, embellished with black penwork, inlaid into a to...

Sculpture, anonymous, Italy 1950s. Glazed clay. Representing a bloodhound. Measurements: H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8" W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4" D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"

Vase, tulip designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957. Glass. Measurements H: 44.5 cm/ 1' 6".

Magazine rack, anonymous, Denmark. 1950s. Brass and leather. L: 42 cm/ 16 1/2''

Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden. 1950s. Lacquered steel. Measurements: Height of each arm: 74 cm/ 2' 5 9/32" Height of lamp, as pictured: 30 cm/ 11 13/16" Dia...

A Knotted woollen rug with red background, with beige geometrical patterns. Provenance : Private Collection, an apartment Quai d'Orsay decorated by Jansen...

Ceramic sculpture, Gösta Grähs, Sweden. 1999. Stoneware. Unique. Dimensions: H: 35 cm/ 13 25/32" D: 18 cm/ 7 3/32" Gösta Grähs was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in th...

Ceramic. Measurements: H: 22 cm/ 8 2/3" W: 6.5 cm/ 2 1/2". Stig Lindberg’s “Reptil” vases belong to a series produced from the 1950s onward. Li...

"Pineapple" lamp in talosel with green reflective background and high relief tips. Signed "Line Vatrin".

Our chandelier can be identified as Baguès, circa 1950, based on a similar model published in the magazine Plasir de France that very year. Stylistically, it represents what Baguès w...

TON, pair of dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Maori" Honey by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in beige color. This ...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...

Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has...

Ottoman, teak, wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s Simple in its design, this stool features an open framework in teak with tapered legs. Its unassuming design allows it to blend seamlessly...

Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...

Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright End or Side Tables, Model 2002 Dual Table in mahogany wood. Adorned with Taliesin carved motifs on the edges of each table front and back. Restored and fin...

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s. A daybed designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in mahogany. The sculpted frame shows beautiful line...

Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...

Library wall unit, walnut, lacquered iron, brass, leather, Italy, 1950s Stunning custom made wall unit made in Italy in the 1950s. The bookcase highlights the makers architectural s...

Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, leather-bound metal, Finland, 1954 This table lamp model ‘A704’ is designed by Finnish...

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier, model 12369, brass, Italy, circa 1951 Angelo Lelii, the creative mind behind Arredoluce, crafted this chandelier with an organic, flowing sh...

Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...

Pair of fruitwood sculptural Hollywood Regency leaf back side chairs

Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” ...

Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, bookcase, lacquered iron, teak, glass, brass, maple, ca. 1955 Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is most...

Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, cabinet, stained oak, seagrass, metal, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet designed by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo. The combination of the intense dark...

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender...

Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan faux parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely etched chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by T...

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Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...

Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, sideboard, teak, metal, maple, Switzerland, 1950s. This distinctive sideboard holds an utterly well-balanced construction embracing a great sense of prop...

Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern...

Settee, ash, cane, leatherette, metal, Spain, 1950s. Joyful Spanish two-seater sofa with soft organic lines. This settee features a stained ash frame of which a dynamic grain patte...

Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm, love seat, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1951. Stunning Danish loveseat designed by Kurt Olsen. This settee has a sculptural quality and light feeling. T...

Curved sofa, upholstery, Italy, 1960s This sofa bears multiple dynamic features. The shape of the sofa is slightly curved. Four loose seat cushions structure the sofa. Elegant legs ...

Chandelier, glass, brass, metal, France, 1950s. This pendant features a diversity of different forms of and colors of rough glass chunks. The chunks feature autumnal colors. The var...

Rare floor lamp model 2564 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...

An adjustable wall light or table lamp. Designed and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s. In brass and red-lacquered metal. Other designers of the period include Jean Royere, Pa...

This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era. Literature reference: Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4. Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...

Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of dining table with set of six dining chairs, solid beech, France, 1950s This French dining room set is designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. This lovely se...

Dino Martens Olaf vase in the Oriente Technique. This series was first presented at the Biennial of 1952.  

A pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Veedersburg, Indiana, c. 1955. Bases are sculpted walnut, with ceramic inlays...

Max Ingrand Dahlia chandelier. Polished & nickeled brass, curved glass. 16 Arms, each ending with a candelabra socket. Glass petals alternate betwee...

Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.

The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist execution, perfected by the inclusion of un...

Rare oak and blue stitched leather folding bar cart by Jacques Adnet. With brass on legs The width is 22 inches when both leaves drop down.

A steel and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19 “ H x 7.75 “ Diameter  Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of S...