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Period: 1950s
Color:  Beige
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

"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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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Stackable Industrial Bistro Chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium
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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Belgian Industrial Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

1950s Studio BBPR Chairs for Arflex with Black Iron Frame and White Skai
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s 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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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s 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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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

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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North American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Italian Beige Skai and Wood Dining Chairs, 1950s
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread

Mid-Century Children's Chair in Rattan
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Children's chair made from rattan and a metal base.   
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959 Chiavari-brass-chair.
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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,...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

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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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Stylish Pair John Wisner Far Horizion Horseshoe Back Rattan Chairs Ottoman
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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 ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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.
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North American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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.  
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s 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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s 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
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Shelby Williams Gazelle Arm Chairs, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
All original armchairs.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Erton, Pair of Vintage Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Erton, pair of vintage armchairs, circa 1950. Fully original.  
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman. Manufactured by Dunbar.
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chairs with Two-Tone Cover, Manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Palladio Gilt Metal Chair and Table
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 ...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Marble, Metal

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Pair of James Mont Dolphin Chairs
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Beech, Textile, Wood

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

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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Japanese Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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European Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs With Beige Flecked Fabric - France, 1950s
Located in Girona, ES
Set of six chairs, stained and waxed beech wood, new springs and straps, new upholstery with beige flecked fabric. France, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Beech, Fabric

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...
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Swiss Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chiavari Faux Bamboo Brass and Upholstered Side Chair Italian Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely polished restored brass Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari side chair has faux bamboo elements. It has just been re-upholstered in a stunning textural cut velvet crocodile white to off-white upholstery. Tres chic! The brass has been professionally polished. This variation of the faux bamboo does not come up too often. Timeless and Classic! The many applications of this chair is numerous in your home: can be placed in a hallway, bathroom, walk in closet...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Brass

Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Rare set of four original chairs attributed to Arturo Pani in iron and original rattan, circa 1950.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Fabric and Aluminum Mid-Century Deckchairs with 4 Different Positions
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Aluminum tubular structure with 4 different positions. Original multicolored fabric seat which can be replaced with a new one. Very good condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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