Armchairs
Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1950s
Color: Blue
Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of blu velvet GIO PONTI bergere armchair, manufactured by ISA Arredamenti Bergamo, circa 1950.
This model designed by Gio Ponti in the late 40s was manufactured by Cassina with...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs - Pair in Powder Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Powder Blue
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Powder Blue. Sourced direct in the Czech Republic this is one of Sm...
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1950s Czech Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Elegant Blue Chrome Armchairs Jozsef Peresztegi
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elegant blue chrome armchairs Jozsef Peresztegi after complete refurbishment new chrome plating, dark blue fabric.
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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture.
Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the earliest tilt mechanism. All original! The original blue vinyl is soft and comfortable, with a couple small repairs I made - see pictures. The padding is soft and everything works as it should. A very sturdy and comfy chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in Dedar fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in Dedar fabric - Deja Vu Jamais / Ivory
Dimensions of the single armchair: 50 W x 78 H x 56 D cm
Materials: wood, cotton
Production: 1950s Italian man...
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1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Blue Velvet Armchairs Mid-Century Italian Design Saporiti Augusto Bozzi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of blue velvet armchairs mid-century Italian design Saporiti Augusto Bozzi style.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Soft Blue Velvet Lady Chair in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Montreal, QC
Soft blue velvet lady chair in the style of Marco Zanuso for Artflex.
The chair was awarded the Gold Medal at the IX Milan Triennale, in 1951.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Armchairs Lady in the Style of Marco Zanuso, 1950s, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Armchairs Lady In the style of Marco Zanuso, 1950s, set of 2.
These armchairs have been designed on the style of Marco Zanuso.
Restored: new rigid padding, fabric replaced.
Packaging...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Savonarola Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
We have three matching mid-century Italian made brass and painted wrought iron Savonarola chairs.
Each chair frame is structurally sound and in its original white paint which is somewhat chippy.
Upon request we can have repainted (or powder coated) the color of your choice.
Original loose upholstered seat and stitched-on backrest cushions are in their original tired and distressed material; the wrought iron arms are covered in rouched sleeves.
Our upholsterer can re-make or create new cushions per your specifications. Reach out to request suggestions.
Should you prefer we can also cut down rear uprights to match the height of the front, eliminating the backrest as well as the arms, transforming these chairs into Dante benches or cerule stools...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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 rarity for this wonderful pair of armchairs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel Holland 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice industrial 'Repose' easy chair designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chair has a very nice compass shaped frame with metal structure, ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Armchairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of Paul Geoffroy low chairs, Airborne 1950 edition, fully reupholstered, Casal Aquaclean (washable) white fabric
Measures: Seat height 42cm.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pair of Blue Fabric Armchairs by Julia Gaubek, Hungary, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Blue Fabric Armchairs by Julia Gaubek, Hungary, 1950s.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high backrest t...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian flowers pair of armchairs Paolo Buffa design multicolor.
Cotton blend fabric, with spring flowers motifs, bright and extraordinary c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This well-designed armchair shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, combined with outstanding craftsmanship, which ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Etienne-Henri Martin SK40 Lounge Chairs Steiner 1952 Blue
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning pair of low lounge chairs model SK40 designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and manufactured by Steiner, France 1952. These chairs have a solid beech frame which is fully refinish...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Danish Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1950s.
This archetypical wingback chair and ottoman of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. Soft edges, tilted shapes an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of French 1950s Brass and Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1950s brass and velvet lounge chairs. The chairs have blue velvet upholstery, arched backs, sloping arms, loose cushioned seats with brass feet.
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Easy Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, blue upholstery, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This sculptural lounge chair is upholstered in a bright blue fabric. The stately chair, which orig...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This 1401 armchair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen during the 1950s. With a straight back it sits on a graphite black painted steel frame. The back and seat are both made fro...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietveld 1407 Lounge Chair for Gispen, 1950’s
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This 1407 armchair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen during the 1950s. With a straight back it sits on a graphite black painted steel frame. The back and seat are both made fro...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Ico Parisi Armchairs in Blue Velvet for Ariberto Colombo, Italy, 1951
Located in The Hague, NL
These sumptuous armchairs were designed by Ico Parisi in 1951. This particular model was manufactured by Ariberto Colombo in Cantu, Italy.
The pronounced curves and lines of the des...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian Blue Skai and Wood 1950s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This armchair was produced in Italy in the early 1950s. It is made from a wooden structure with sculptural armrest and dark brown legs. The armchair is covered in blue skay. The exte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam, Wood
Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff Iron Armchair
By Arbuck
Located in Garnerville, NY
Designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff, circa 1950-1960. Original blue vinyl upholstery, wood paddle arms with an iron rod frame. Fantastic and dura...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler Blue Velvet Pair of Armchairs, Brazil, 1955
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements:
77 cm x 77 cm x 72 H cm.
30.3 in x 30.3 in x 28.3 H in.
Literature:
Casa & Jardim, 1956. Nº 92
Bio:
Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was the founder for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and studied architecture in his country. In 1938 he moved to Buenos Aires. After meeting Carlos Hauner in Brazil, he started traveling there frequently to collaborate on designs and, they founded Forma to sell their own designs as well as pieces licensed from Knoll International. Eisler also opened Forma in Buenos Aires, along with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Blue and Violet Armchairs by Lenzi, Studio Tecnico, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 530" armchairs was designed by Lenzi in the 1950s and manufactured by Studio Tecnico. The geometric pieces of furniture have armrests and an iron frame with brass...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian Armchairs, New Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs, new upholstery, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Cesare Lacca Pair of Armchairs Scalloped Shape, 1950s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautifully pair of armchairs in powedery blue velvet upholstered (Pierre Frey fabric) from post-war Italian designer Cesare Lacca .Hollywood style for these two armchairs, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
1959, Pierre Paulin, Large Early Oyster, Easy Chair F157
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1959, Pierre Paulin, large early oyster, easy chair F157
vintage condition.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs Armchairs, Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Jens Risom Rosewood Mid-Century Modern blue fabric armchairs. Item features solid rosewood frame, beautiful wood grain, clean modernist lines, and sleek sculptural form, circ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Barnard & Simonds Blue Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
By Barnard & Simonds
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chippendale influenced armchairs from Barnard & Simonds, Rochester, NY. Cadet blue leather wrapped arms, back as well as seat with brass nailhead details. Mahogany frames hav...
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1950s American Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs Mid-Century Italian Design Grey Very Elegant
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fabulous chic and elegant mid-century Italian design armchairs, restored with silver satin fabric, and wool parts, the design and shapes are really extra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1959, Cordemeyer for Gispen, Easy Chair 140, Original Blue 1960s Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wingback Slipper Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A pair of very nice quality, large and solid slipper chairs with splayed and tapering legs, and nicely curved backs. Slightly serpentine seat front.
The blue-green upholstery (ori...
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1950s European Vintage Armchairs
Midcentury Italian Armchairs Minotti Gigi Root Ocean Blue Velvet Brass Feet
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian armchairs Minotti Gigi root Ocean Blue Velvet brass feet
totally restored.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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