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Period: 1950s
Set of 4 Bat Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann Austria
Set of 4 Bat Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann Austria

Set of 4 Bat Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann Austria

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The wood is a feast for the eyes. The seat cushions need replacing, as they have holes and wear marks. The back cushions are OK, but probably need reupholstering too.

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French Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Elm

The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s

The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Easy Chair in Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Easy Chair in Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Easy Chair in Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Sälen easy chair, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s, stands as a compelling example of Scandinavian mid-century furniture that mar...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Taichiro Nakai Reupholstered Blue Armchair in Cherry
Taichiro Nakai Reupholstered Blue Armchair in Cherry

Taichiro Nakai Reupholstered Blue Armchair in Cherry

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, armchair, cherry, fabric, Italy, 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his p...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair, Reilly-Wolff
Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair, Reilly-Wolff

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...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Dining Chairs, 50s
Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Dining Chairs, 50s

Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Dining Chairs, 50s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant lines and a solid structure characterize this splendid set of eight dining chairs, designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s. The mahogany-colored wood surfaces, as well as th...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs
Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs

Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of curvaceous caned chairs designed by Ward Bennett, American, circa 1950s. Price noted includes reupholstery of the cushions in your fabric. Simply send us 2 yards of your fabr...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm. The overall width is 42cm, ...

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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Leather and Brich, 1950s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Leather and Brich, 1950s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Leather and Brich, 1950s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pair of easy chairs, produced in Finland during the 1950s, exemplifies mid-century Scandinavian design principles through its functional form and material use. The chairs f...

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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad & Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin
"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad & Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin

"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad & Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of armchairs of model "Knoll" designed by Jon Brunstad/ Arne Velle at Hjalmar Brunstad Fabrikker AS in Norway 1955. They are reupholstered with Sheepskin (moonlight) and is in...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946-1948 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Leather

By A. Dolleman, Metz & Co.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chair, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s Modernist easy chair designed by the Dutch designer A. Dolleman for Metz & Co. The chair...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pair of easy chairs, model FD-161, was designed by Arne Vodder and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark during the 1950s. The chairs feature frames constructed fr...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wool, Teak

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats . set of four of Vintage Mid-Century ZMG Radomsko The chairs made by Poli...

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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat

Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side chair, leather, stained wood, United States, 1950s Admirable handcrafted side chair from the 1950s. This chair features a combination of diverse shapes that create a wonderful ...

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American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic Charlotte Perriand Meribel dining chair from Les Arcs. Great condition of the oak frame. Light wood frame, X-shaped braces, curved back and rush seat. Seat has been re-rushed....

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2
Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2

Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of two elegant Italian modernism armchairs with wood turned legs and original upholstery.    

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Jørgen Christe...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina

Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950

By Raoul Guys

Located in PARIS, FR

A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of four model Domus chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s. Birch. The chairs are refinished. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The chairs a...

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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s
Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s

Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s

By Erik Worts, Worts Mobler

Located in London, England

Erik Wørts - Rosewood and Cane Back Armchair Erik Worts achieved great commercial success in his design career largely through collaborations with IKEA in Sweden and FDB Mobler in D...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jean Prouvé Pair of Demountable ‘Semi-Metal’ Chairs, Model No. 300
Jean Prouvé Pair of Demountable ‘Semi-Metal’ Chairs, Model No. 300

Jean Prouvé Pair of Demountable ‘Semi-Metal’ Chairs, Model No. 300

Located in New York, NY

Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) was a pioneering French designer and engineer celebrated for his innovative approach to furniture and architecture, blending industrial techniques with elegan...

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron
Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron

Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron

Located in Rome, IT

This Italian midcentury desk chair combines functionality with a minimalist aesthetic, characteristic of mid-20th-century design. Crafted from durable teak and accented with a black ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy
Set of 4 Polished Brass Chiavari Chairs with Red Velvet, Italy

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 ...

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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage String Chair by Allan Gould, Hemp Rope & Iron, c. 1950s
Vintage String Chair by Allan Gould, Hemp Rope & Iron, c. 1950s

Vintage String Chair by Allan Gould, Hemp Rope & Iron, c. 1950s

By Allan Gould

Located in Chicago, IL

This iconic string chair by American artist and designer Allan Gould (1908-1988) is an exploration of line, shape and texture. Like thread upon a loom, the seat and back are formed o...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Two Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon
Two Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon

Two Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Set of Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon The "Meribel Chair" was designed by Charlotte Perriand for a chalet project in the ski resort of Méribel in the French Alp...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of decorative chairs
Pair of decorative chairs

Pair of decorative chairs

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of decorative organic wood chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of James Mont  Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of James Mont  Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

Rare Pair of James Mont Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pair of rare lounge chairs by James Mont. The wide framed chairs have been fully restored with satin black frames and Mohair upholstery which is tufted on the seats.

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Restored Rattan 3 Strand Transition Lounge Chair features a sleek, mid-century design with a handwoven three-strand rattan frame. Meticulously restored, it offers a blend of mode...

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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's
Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic slipper or armless chairs by Jens Risom-original, vintage 1950's production. Walnut frames have a beautiful patina, newly reupholstered in Brunschwig & Fils linen, ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

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