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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 1950s
Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and playful pair of mid-20th century Janus lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for American furniture manufacturer Dunbar, with walnut ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

2 Swedish Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Fabulous set of Swedish Kilsmos Style chairs, they have been restored and Repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" ALL Seating is New and covered n Muslin.
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 red painted oak Western side chairs used in the 1952 film "Bus Stop" starring "Marilyn Monroe". These chairs be easily seen throughout the film. Please see the last 2 pictur...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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French Louis XV Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : ASM, (L) -006 and ASM, (L) - 004 respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 4 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 18" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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Indian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Pilastro Style Dutch Tripod Task Stool with White Legs and Wood Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little tripod task stool with white enameled legs with a plywood round seat. In original condition with visible wear, consistent with its age and use.
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Bamboo Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible pair of sculptural wing chairs by Tito Agnoli in bamboo.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is...
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Model Jh-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Model JH 505. Designed 1952. Metal tags on each chair show authenticity. Extremely rare. These teak, rosewood, and cane Hans Wegner "Cow Horn" chairs manufactured by Joha...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Arthur Umanoff Armchair in Wrought Iron and Rattan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare armchair in steel in rattan from Arthur Umanoff. Arthur Umanoff (1923–1985) is an American industrial designer who has designed furniture, lighting as well as interior ...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Desk Chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian mid century desk chair, attributed to Gulielmo Ulrich, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being re...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Chairs for Willy Beck, 1951
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of teak and leather occasional chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck. Replaced cream colored leather. Chairs bei...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Willy Guhl Loop Chair Set of Six '6' Plus Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six (6) Original Willy Guhl loop chairs with side table sold as a period-original set. The Loop Chair was created by the Swiss designer Willy...
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Swiss Industrial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Set of 8 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs (priced per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Mid-Century solid beech side chairs with a cross shaped cut out handle in the seat back. Minimum purchase is 4 chairs.      
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage French School Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four vintage school chairs with high armrests manufactured in France circa 1950. These authentic metal chairs feature low backrests and ...
Category

French Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Black Corduroy & Chrome Chairs by Paul Schuitema for Fana Metaal Rotterdam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1950s black corduroy armchairs were designed by Paul Schuitema for Fana Metaal Rotterdam. Chrome frame in the shape of a "z". Each chair is in ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Maruni rope lounge chairs, circa 1950s, Japan. The chairs feature an ebonized beech wood frame and are contrasted by their camel tension ro...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Caning and Metal by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern chairs in Caning and Metal designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties are beautiful!! The chairs feature an iron structure painted in black ...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four Model 537 oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. It has been in production since 1955. These chairs s...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Harvey Probber Model 915 Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of lounge chairs in bleached mahogany with caned sides. The tapered and tailored design easily works in both traditional and ultra-modern interiors.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar high back dining chairs with mahogany bases. Fully restored and reupholstered.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Chairs in Ebonized Walnut Base W/ Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of midcentury chairs were realized in the United States circa 1950. They feature cylindrical legs with rectilinear cross stretchers in ebonized walnut. The top of the backs have a subtle incised streamlined cut out, testifying to the fact that no detail was overlooked in their construction. With their refined color palate and clean modernist lines, these chairs are as versatile as they are beautiful, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Classic midcentury to contemporary. They have been newly reupholstered in sumptuous patterned and metallic Holly Hunt fabric...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Inlaid Moroccan Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inlaid Moroccan chair, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Moroccan, circa 1950s. Completely hand made with intricate inlay throughout. Retains warm original...
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Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Freda Diamond, Modernmasters Inc., Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be used as a nice accent chair anywhere. Circa 1950-60. The iron chair base is reminiscen...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dan Johnson for Selig Black Lacquered High-Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
rare pair of 1950s black lacquered high-back upholstered lounge chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig. Features elegantly tapered opposing curvilinear lines with a distinctive yet timel...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

11 French 1960s Solid and Laminated Wood Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eleven French mid-century solid and laminated wood chairs with metal details. Price is per chair.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victor Gruen Lounge Chair Northland Mall Project with Alvin Lustig
By Alvin Lustig, M. Singer & Sons, Victor Gruen
Located in Fraser, MI
Lounge chair designed by Victor Gruen for the Northland mall project with Alvin Lustig. Brass legs and vinyl from M. Singer & Sons.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Gio Ponti inspired lounge chairs. This stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, club chairs, or side chairs have beautifully tapered legs with bras...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a warm-toned undulating laminated teak seat on a chromed steel base.
Category

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky matching pair of industrial side chairs circa 1950's. These feature painted steel frames with bent plywood seats. Overall good condition having some light scuffs. Nice warm v...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jacques Adnet Armchair, 1950s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning foldable chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with chocolate brown Skai seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet. Bot...
Category

French Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Blue Fabric by G. Scapinelli, Brazi
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern four chair set in hardwood & blue fabric, designed in the fifties in Brazil is nothing less than spectacular! Each chair features a Brazilian rosewood (known as Jacaranda) structure with a tall backrest and four curved toothpick legs. The set has been reupholstered in a beautiful blue fabric that contrasts nicely with the wood. The wood has been refinished and besides minimal marks of age, the set looks stunning! The four delicate dining chairs are showcased in the gallery next to a Sergio Rodrigues vintage dining table, entirely made in rosewood also and the set looks stellar! This effortlessly sleek chair set can blend into almost any type of contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a touch of Mid-Century Modern swagger to any home! Few contemporary and vintage publications...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of soda fountain wrought iron ice cream parlor chairs. The frame is painted in a dark green and good condition and some surface disco...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Curvaceous Italian Brass or Bronze Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Curvaceous Italian Brass Dining Chairs, in the manner of Gio Ponti, Italy, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being reuphols...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ten Saber Leg Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ten Saber leg dining room chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb. Chairs are structurally sound and wood stain is all original. We believe these chairs were reuph...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Guillerme et Chambron Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme & Chambron pair of chairs in oak with floating arms and spindle backs. "Grand Repos" large scale with new olive green linen upholstery.
Category

French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Green Upholstered Wingback Chair with Ottoman by Paolo Alvez
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Green upholstered wingback chair with exotic wood frame and matching ottoman by Paolo Alvez in the style of Lina Bo Bardi. Ottoman measures...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight mid-century modern solid oak dining room chairs by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison Model Thierry, France circa 1970 Oak shows a nice overall patina. Minimalis...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-century 1950s Wrought Iron Hoop Chairs Black/White Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful pair of mid-century modern hoop chairs/loungers. Wrought iron frames with hairpin style legs, with a Black and White fabric cover/seatin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co. Solid maple with a spindle supported backrest and signature inlay screw on each sea...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oak Dining Chairs by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, circa 1950s
Located in New York City, NY
Oak dining chairs by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, circa 1950s Simple, smart dining chairs by acclaimed furniture designer Pierre Gautier-Delaye. Constructed out of solid oak, th...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, vintage dining/desk/occasional chair by Gio Ponti for Singer&Sons, ca' 1950's. Restored with wool seats by Larsen fabric, papercord bac...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lobi chair from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This is a rare piece of African furniture both sculptural and usable. The entire piece is hand carved o...
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Burkinabe Tribal Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French midcentury solid beech side chairs with an arch-shaped cutout handle in the seat back.  
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six French Art Deco-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs in Original Green Vinyl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the opulence of the Art Deco era with our stunning set of six French-style dining chairs. Each chair has been carefully stained in a rich, dark mahogany hue, imparting a s...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Mahogany, Wood, Foam, Upholstery

Restored Midcentury Rattan Dining Side Chair with Three-Strand Back, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan dining room side chair with three-strand "Speed" back, included is a set of six chairs. Each chair features a three-pole rattan "Speed" back seat back with the origina...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 670 Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 670 lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in rosewood and original black leather. Both signed and dated 1978.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Side Chair for Soborg Mobelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 316 chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This chair, made in the 1950s, features a teak frame and newly woven ...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Teak
Located in Belmont, MA
This mid-century modern easy chair / recliner by Folke Olsson is upholstered with the original faux leather and was manufactured by Dux of Sweden in the 1...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Harden Mid Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Style Caned Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining chairs by Harden Furniture, circa 1958. Made of solid cherry featuring a crest rail leading to caned backs, red upholstery and cabriole leds leading to pad feet. I...
Category

American Queen Anne Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

1950s Armchairs by J. Halabala, Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of Mid-Century Modern gems was designed by J. Halabala in Czechia. The iconic frame with bentwood armrests and asymmetrical hay legs punctuate soft geometry of the upholste...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Bouclé, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Dining Chairs 6 total 2 Natural Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 tall ladder back chairs with woven rope seats. Original in every sense and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. C...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Paint

A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four pieces-3 lounge chairs and an ottoman by Kofod Larsen. Made in Denmark, ca' 1950's. Completely restored, and reupholstered in period correct fabric.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Channel Back Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This channel back lounge chair has mahogany trim and aluminum legs. Fully restored and reupholstered in Designtex / Lambert ...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff 1950's Iron Circle Hoop Upholstered Chair
Located in Thiensville, WI
Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff 1950's Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Circle Hoop Frame Upholstered Lounge Chair This mid-century piece is soundly structured with a stron...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates collection. We love the stylish curved front with a built-in bookcase along with the five side drawers and a center drawer. Beautiful figured light walnut. . The original chair is included and adds to the total...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two rosewood Luisa chairs with seats and backs upholstered in a patinated and weathered leather. These examples are the versions for Poggi, rather than the reissued Cassina versio...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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