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Chairs For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chairs with bat motif and red velvet original upholstery, circa 1950s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair, Reilly-Wolff
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair circa 1950's. Patinaed Wrought Iron in hoop form with foam wedge cushions and sunny orange bias cut cotton/silk textile. Cool aesthetic piece as we...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 8 fine French Art Deco Palisander Chairs by Maxime Old (6 side + 2 arm)
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of fine French Art Deco six-side and two-arm palisander chairs by Maxime Old.
A matching table, sideboard and two vitrine are also available.
Armchairs dimensions: H 36" W 22 1...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Palisander
Bonacina Sculptural Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of rattan and bamboo chairs. Made in Italy. Very good vintage condition. Great scale.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of French wicker and rattan chairs on iron base. Rattan in excellent condition. Chair sits upon a sturdy iron frame with criss cross base. Super comfortable. Great lines an...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
E66 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Three Scandinavian (Finland) chairs by Alvar Aalto model E66 designed in the 1930s. These three seats date from the 1950s and are...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
French Mid-Century Cherry Chair with Compartment Under Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest chair.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Tête e Tête Gaming Set by William Westenhaver for Witco, c 1950, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This circa 1950s ornately crafted tête e tête with carved exotic details and soft furry sheepskin are a testament to William Westenhaver's modern rustic cr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fur, Sheepskin
Stylish Set of Four Wrought Iron Barrel-back Curule-form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare easy chair of leather and mahogany with nail head trim. Designed by Frits Henningsen. Reupholstered in soft red leather and refinished mahogany with brass nail-heads.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Steel Shellback Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor green enamel Lounge Chair. The chair features a round tubular U-shaped base that rocks and forth when pushed back and forth. The chair features a S...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vitra Eames Plastic Rocking Chair RE RAR by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vitra Production Eames Plastic Armchair (RE RAR)
by Charles & Ray Eames
Poppy Red Shell with Chome Base and Golden Maple Rockers
"chair and base are in very ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950 Looking to add a touch of unique sophistication to your interior? Look no further than the Br...
Category
1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stylish Pair John Wisner Far Horizion Horseshoe Back Rattan Chairs Ottoman
By John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of John Wisner Far Horizon horseshoe back rattan chairs with matching ottoman. John Wisner graduated from Parsons School Of Desig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of 6 French Art Deco Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French 1930s cerused oak dining chairs.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Saddle Leather and Iron Armchairs by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy, tubular iron frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Cognac saddle leather with signature Adnet contrast sti...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Spring Steel Garden Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning armless pair of French wrought iron and steel spring garden chairs designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. They are as stylish, modern and comfortable as they were in the...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Le Corbusier LC, 14 Box Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture, as well the cosmic and spiritual I...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite model JH-540 valet chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Originally designed for a king, no detail is overlooked in its craftsmanship. Sculptu...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mullca 511 Chair Designer Gaston Cavaillon, France, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Group of metal and wooden Mullca 511 school chairs Designer by Gaston Cavaillon - manufacturer Lafa Aurillac. France 1950 ca.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-105a set of 2 English vintage bamboo side chairs featuring tiger wood design and folding frame for easy storage
Features slightly curved ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Four Meribel Chairs by Christian Durupt
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A set of four “Meribel” chairs by the French designer Christian Durupt
Beech
Model designed for the ski resort station Meribel (France) on which he...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair 1930s
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Carlo de Carli Chairs in Wood and Red Leather, Set of 6
Located in Milano, IT
The set of vintage chairs from the ‘50s are designed by Carlo de Carli and made by fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs are solid, made in wood ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chiavari Ladder chairs, Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of beautiful ladder high-back chairs by Chiavari in 1950s Italy.
Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and condition is due to the ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Brutalist Monoxylite Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist high-back chair, a statement piece made from solid tree trunk planks. This chair embodies the raw essence of nature, showcasing its rugged b...
Category
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, chairs in solid walnut and upholstered in fabric, the chairs have been polished with shellac. I recommend...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 1950s Federico Munari Velvet Armchairs
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Original 1950s Italian armchairs by the great furniture designer, Federico Munari. These chairs have been fully restored here in Italy and reupholstered in a pale Tiffany green/blue ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
Category
1950s African Primitive Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Grosfeld House "Glassics" Chair by Lorin Jackson, 1939
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A rare and iconic chair from Grosfeld House’s celebrated Glassics collection, designed by Lorin Jackson in 1939. This early and exceptional example of American modernist design showc...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Art Deco Carved Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1930s white painted Art Deco armchair with carved detail to back and great apron detailing. Newly restored with a beautiful Chenille fabric.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Black Stools in Wood 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two stools with three legs entirely realized in black stained wood, designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand and manufactured in the 1950s.
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) is one of the most important female furniture designers of the mid 20th century.
As early as 1927 Perriand produced a number of critically acclaimed innovative pieces of metal furniture, which drew the attention of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. The result was the beginning of a work relationship that lasted many years. At Le Corbusier’s studio Charlotte Perriand developed a series of tubular steel chairs, among them the famous adaptable chaise longue, which was produced by Thonet two years later.
Perriand’s work continued to evolve and in the mid 1930s, she started to experiment with natural materials such as wood and cane. She traveled to Japan in 1940 as an official advisor on industrial design to the Ministry for Trade and Industry to advise the government on how to raise standards of design in order to develop products for export to the West. Perriand adapted local techniques of woodwork and weaving - straw, bamboo and twigs becoming her materials of choice.
It was especially after World War II, when Charlotte Perriand developed a new concept for the way of living by increasingly integrating the human dimension into her productions. Through flexible use of materials she achieved recognition with her pure and powerful style – as exemplified in her free form massive wood table models.
Conscious of economic and social realities, she decided to opted upon large-scale production, and finding a new synthesis between tradition and industry. “Always concerned with innovation rather than trying to affirm a formula for renovation”, she designed various housing developments such as the Unité d’Habitation in Marseilles, with Le Corbusier in 1949, as well as rooms at the International Students’ Residence in Paris in 1953. Included was a library built in...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage green Model A Chairs from Tolix, France, 1950s
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / set of 4 chairs / Tolix / model A / metal / industrial / mid-century / vintage
Set of 4 vintage Tolix chairs with original green lacquer, made in France around 195...
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Arte De Mexico iron Savonarola Dante chairs also known as X chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring a wrought iron frame in a Campaign sty...
Category
1950s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chair in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair in the style of Thonet by Unknown designer, circa 1930
Manufactured in France.
Bentwood and rattan.
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
FRANCO ALBINI per POGGI Sedia pieghevole
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Sedia pieghevole con struttura in legno massello. Seduta e schienale in legno compensato.
Prod. Poggi, Italia, 1952
Bibliografia Catalogo esibizione, Franco Albini & Franca Helg Desi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four vintage dining chairs executed by E. & A. Pollak, Austria, which were made of green stained and lacquered beechwood and plywood.
The dining chairs are ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm
Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand.
Its rush is original and condition is good.
Edition Step...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Danish dining chairs. The wood is Afromosia. WE HAVE 10 OF THESE CHAIRS. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
8 Neogothic Chairs in Oak circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
8 neogothic chairs in oak circa 1950
the price is for 1.
Category
1950s European Gothic Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
1950’s French ArtProg Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs – Last Few Remaining
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French ArtProg Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs – Last Few Remaining
1950’s French ArtProg Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs – Last Few Remaining. Reminiscent of Tolix but not made b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful a...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six "Meribel" Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six "Meribel" chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Literature: J. Barsac, "Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'ha...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Committee Chairs from Chandigarh Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs in solid teak and black leather from Chandigarh.
The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many vers...
Category
1950s Indian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pair Of Lounge Chairs By James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of James Mont Lounge Chairs.
Glamorous and comfortable large pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, club chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs byJames Mont for Gr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of two
In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chair to its ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash, Wood
Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Classic lounge chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in original black leather, nicely aged but in good vintage condition. The base is black lacquered metal wi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Cone Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A Classic Panton design, the cone chair is petite, sculptural, playful and surprisingly comfortable.
This vintage example is newly upholstered in a brick red fabric with a nice weave.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Armchairs in Dark Green Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 20th century witnessed the rise of exceptional Italian furniture makers who left an indelible mark on the world of design. Their innovative creations and visionary approach conti...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
Category
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Pair of Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, pair of chairs, walnut, fabric, 1930s
These chairs are a beautiful example of Italian Art Deco design, designed by Ernesto Valabrega circa...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
ERTON, Pair of Vintage Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ERTON , Pair of vintage armchairs, circa 1950.
Fully original.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible lounge chair features a truly unique sculpted wood frame with an upholstered seat with tapered legs. The vintage floral fabric ad...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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