Chairs
Chairs For Sale
Period: 1950s
Color: Beige
1950s Studio BBPR Chairs for Arflex with Black Iron Frame and White Skai
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating pair of vintage chairs from the 1950s, These chairs are a beautiful nod to mid-century Italian design.
With their sturdy black-painted iron frames, these c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – 1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Various Quantities Availab...
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1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Tri...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example shows off its heavy fibrous shell in lovely parchment color. Still retains its ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set – Four Chairs
1950’s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set – Four Chairs. This li...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Herman Miller Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Parchment Fiberglass Chair Set of Two
31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm rest 26
Original vintage unrestored preowned condition. Wear visible.
Refer to all...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Elettra chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex with a black metal tubular base which is intersected below the seat. The chair has been newly upholstered in a delicate, light pink fab...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Egon Eiermann E10 Cane Basket Lounge Chair for Heinrich Murmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful Egon Eiermann E10 basket chair was manufactured by Heinrich Murmann.
A sculptural timeles design from 1949 and was exhibited in the ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Italian MidCentury Brown Leather Steel Chairs by Tatlin Nikol International 1950
By Vladimir Tatlin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather steel chairs by Tatlin for Nikol International, 1950s
Set of 4 chairs with chromed steel tubular structure. The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames RAR
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early Lemon yellow rocker with its original base.
Manufacturer's Label and Date Stamp.
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1950s North American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
3 mid-century design armchairs in perforated metal from the 50's.
They may well have been made in Mathieu Matégot's studio, wen you see it is fashioned with his signature "Rigitulle" technique combining perforated metal with pliant metal tubing.
They are repainted several times and we kept them just the way they where found.
We did provide them with new caps...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread
Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
By Chiavari
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959
Chiavari-brass-chair.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 20 Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Steel Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Early 1950s Vladimir Kagan set of twenty stainless steel dining chairs professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. This rare set was designed in the 1950s by Vladimir Kagan during a ten year joint venture with Hugo Dreyfuss (textile designer/printmaker) in New York City. The partnership later ended in 1960 with Dreyfuss' retirement. Soft Ivory Bouclé upholstered seats and backs contrast the stainless steel frames. Truly timeless, these sleek chairs...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Italian Beige Skai and Wood Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 4 dining chairs manufactured in Italy during the 1950s
The frame is made of solid and high quality wood.
The original beige skai upholstery is in pur condition.
We offer t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1950's Original French Multipl's Table and Chair Set, Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French multipl’s table and chair set – yellow
1950’s Original French multipl’s table and chair set – yellow. Designed by Joseph Mathie...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carl Malmsten Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Sweden, 1950
Material: faux sheepskin, beech
Size: 30 W × 30 D × 32 H in seat height 16.5 inches
Description: Metal manufacturer's labels to underside ‘AB O.H.Sjogr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts Gabriella Crespi Style 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair mid-century bamboo chairs brass Parts Gabriella crespi style 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Rattan Chairs, France 1950s
Located in London, GB
Very nice sculptural rattan lounge chairs made in France, 1950s.
The chairs have a solid steel frame, black painted and rattan handwoven seat.
Easy to place them they are very co...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950's French Rattan Rocking Chair, Hoop Arms
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Rattan Rocking chair – Hoop Arms
1950’s French Rattan Rocking chair – Hoop Arms. Beautiful organic shaped rattan rocking chair in ex...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Ameublement NF Beech and Beige Vinyl Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of beech and beige vinyl upholstered dining chairs. These items were produced in France during 1950s by Ameublement NF siege 24.
This se...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Children's Chair in Rattan
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Children's chair made from rattan and a metal base.
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960
seat to restore
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Garden Lounge Armchairs Set in Style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Garden lounge armchairs set in style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s.
Consist of two lounge chairs and a coffee table.
Shows signs of use, rust marks on the structures. Full res...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French wicker and rattan chair on iron base.. Rattan in excellent condition. Chair sits upon a sturdy iron frame. Super comfortable. Great lines and classic design. Four av...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Collectible Garden or Bar Chair "Scooby Doo" in Liberty Style, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid garden or bar armchair, original from the 1950s, made of scooby doo on a coated iron structure, with ergonomic armrests
measures one meter high,...
Category
1950s Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws, Original boot glides. Early transitional parchment fiberglass shell with large sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Stackable Industrial Bistro Chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium
By Fibrocit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four stackable industrial bistro chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium.
Produced in the 1950s, all metal in an off-white with green seats.
They have a handsome amount of age appropr...
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shelby Williams Gazelle Arm Chairs, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
All original armchairs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
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
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair in Rattan wicker, Italy 1950s.
Beautiful Italian mid-century rattan chair designed in the 1950s. This lounge chair was created to „suspend“ things an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Cosmos Dining Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and highly rare dining chair designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy, 1954. The chair has a black lacquered metal wire frame with brass feet. The chair...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" Dining Chairs
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal frame and red and white polyester seating and back.
In used but original condition.
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cosmos Dining Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and highly rare dining chair designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti, Italy 1954. The chair has a black lacquered metal wire frame with brass feet. The chair ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Yellow Chairs Attributable to Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four vintage yellow chairs, Italian manufacture, 1950's.
Polished metal structure and yellow laminate formica.
These chairs are attributab...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian brass chiavari chair. Decorative brass frame with a hand-caned insert to the back. Has a cushioned vinyl seat.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chairs, Pair of Brass Chairs with Silk Upholstery, 1950's, Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pair of midcentury, brass side chairs, Italy, circa 1950. Upholstery in silk fabric, diamond tufting. Measures: seat Height is 18 inches.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair, Low Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Low desk chair – Metal frame
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Metal frame. The classic French industrial chair designed and made in France by the Nelson Brothers...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Oversized Asian Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of oversized Asian influenced Lounge Chairs.
Reupholstered
Frames stamped SABEL on underside.
Possibly by Widdicomb.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Chiavari Opéra Chairs in Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of polished brass Chiavari Opéra chairs.
First designed by Giuseppe Gaëtan Descalzi produced since the early 19th century in Chiavari, Ligurian Town in Italie. This solid bra...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Palladio Gilt Metal Chair and Table
By Palladio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt metal chair and table, designed for Palladio, Italy, circa 1950s.
The chair has been reupholstered in a faux fur. It measures 32" H x 17" W x ...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chairs
Materials
Marble, Metal
Chiavari Brass Compass Chairs, 4x
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four 1950s Italian brass Chiavari chairs with circular medallion backs inset with six point nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi.
Seat cush...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950's. From left to right, top to bottom, they are:
1) Italian woven rattan and black lacquered wood desk chair, circa 1950's. Marked Made In Italy. It measures 29.25"H x 20.75"W x 18"D x 17.5" seat height and is priced at $650. Pictured at top left in our first photo.
2) Hans Wegner teak armchair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Very Rare Roland Rainer Chairs, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Six very rare Roland Rainer chairs produced by Emil & Alfred Pollack, Vienna, Austria. Roland Rainer is famous for the design of the Vienna City Hall ("Wiener Stadthalle") and his we...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Textile, Wood
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Basket Chair, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received t...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Chairs Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 chairs model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. Italy, 1956.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 210 r Chair by Thomas Harlev
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 210 r chair by Thomas Harlev. Solid white oiled oak. Seat available in fabric or leather. Samples on demand.
Architect Thomas Harlev belonged to a gr...
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1950s European Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman.
Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example.
Fr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of "Tripolina" chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi, manufactured by Rima in Italy. The chairs are made of curved bars and bright fabric.
Literatur: G. Drago & J. Drago, "Gasto...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chairs with Two-Tone Cover, Manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo in the 1950s. The furniture body has the original skai cover in yellow and light grey and is supported by patinated brass leg...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of James Mont Dolphin Chairs
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of high back dolphin chairs by James Mont.
The chairs have been beautifully reupholstered in a luxurious Romo velvet fabric and sit on de...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Biscuit Tufted Armchair in the Manner of William Haines
Located in New York, NY
This handsome and refined Mid-Century Modern armchair- realized in the manner of William Haines- features a tapered high back and a tufted biscuit pattern seat and back in new oyster...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastical and rare Italian brass Chiavari chairs have tall exaggerated backs and very low seats on truncated 9" legs. Professionally polished, two are newly upholstered in a nubby off-white, thick linen blend, the third in a rich tweed raw silk with a yellowy, vanilla custard hue. Fabulous and unique accent chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Basket Chair, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received t...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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