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Period: 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture for Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1950s. This chair has been fully restored, reuph...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Stitched leather chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather pair of armchairs Black métal and dark blue leather Great condition Designed by Jacques Adnet France
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Rosewood Cane Chairs, Branco & Preto, 1952, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
The Cane Chair was designed in 1952 by Jacob Ruchti and produced by Branco & Preto, an architecture and design firm that opened in 1952 in São Paulo. Branco & Preto was one of Brazi...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could p...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Blue Chairs Model 634 by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 blue chairs model 634 by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1950s Mahogany and blue fabric. Reupholstered.  
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, wicker braided straw, Italy, 1950s Delicate Italian dining chairs with comfortable seats in wicker straw braided in a geometric pattern. Four tapered,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Straw

Vintage rattan and metal chair by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohé Noordwolde 1950.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb vintage chair with a very elegant design. Black metal frame, rattan back and seat.
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Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arm Chair by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck, Denmark, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited early Danish Modern armchair by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, crafted in the 1950s in Denmark. This stunning armchair is construct...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Gigi Radice Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sleek pair of Gigi Radice armchairs for Minotti - Italy, 1950s Newly upholstered in Belgian wool boucle in chocolate brown Original...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare & Important Danish Chairs with Bronze Feet and Hand Rests, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazingly RARE and well constructed chairs feature hammered brass side panels, heavy bronze hand rests and feet. Made of Danish rosewood, these beauties were a special commissi...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Ebonized Plywood Chairs by Gigi Radice, 1956
Located in Budapest, HU
Gigi Radice was an influential Italian designer known for his contribution to mid-century furniture design. His work, particularly in the 1950s, reflects the innovative spirit of the...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Plywood

Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally rosewood, and a flat cane seat. The backrest is sculpted with anatomical design and turned feet. Sergio Rodrigues designed this piece in 1956 in honor of Lucio COSTA, the great Brazilian architect and urban planner. This set is composed of eight chairs of Rosewood, with natural cane seats. Best known for his plan for Brasília, Lucio COSTA was one of the architects responsible for the project that became the most significant landmark of modern architecture in Brazil: the MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture) building in Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated in 1943. The construction presented a Modern architecture of Brazilian industry...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair, which was designed by the Austrian Architect Karl Schwanzer (1918-1975) and produced by Thonet Mu...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Italian Mid-Century Black and Green Color Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, recently restored. The structure is made of black lacquered walnut. They have been reupholstered in stain-resistant green color microfibre fabric. This set, designed in 1950, is an excellent example of Italian design of the era. You can also purchase his stylish dining table.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of six solid wood chairs, Gino Levi Montalcini (Attr.), Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of six extraordinary solid wood chairs attributed to the famous Italian architect and designer Gino Levi Montalcini. They are rare, very elegant works, of great geometric rigor, ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Wood

Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Mademoiselle easy chair designed by renowned Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden, 1956. This striking piece features solid beech dowels and a contoured plywoo...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of wooden brutalist chairs resting on a tripod pedestal CIRCA 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of wooden brutalist chairs resting on a tripod base, the backrest updated. circa 1950/1960
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Brutalist Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Mid-Century Cherry Chair with Compartment Under Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest chair.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Hans Wegner JH-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat. Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK....
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Abalone, Teak

661D CHAIR Robin & Lucienne Day by Hille
By Robin Day, Lucienne Day
Located in Forest, BE
These chairs were designed by the English designer couple Robin and Lucienne Day and edited by Hille for the Royal Festival Hall in 1950. These ...
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British 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

Friso Kramer Set of Eight 'Revolt' Dining Chairs in Metal and Blue Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, set of eight dining chairs, model 'Revolt', lacquered plywood, metal, The Netherlands, 1953. This chair named ‘Revolt’ is designed by the Dutch d...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Unique Set of 6 Italian 1950's Chairs
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A unique set of 6 Italian 1950's chairs with wooden structure and fabric seats
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue Médaillon Chair Louis XVI Style, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Louis XVI style medallion chair in painted wood and with blue silk upholstery. Fluted legs and typical decoration of the style with rosette and ribbon....
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Casa E Giardino, Six White Painted Metal Chairs, 1942
Located in bari, IT
Set of six lounge chairs Casa e Giardino in white painted metal Italian production Mid-1950s, the chairs are deliberately left with their anti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carlo di Carli for M. Singer & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent set of four (4) armless Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Carlo di Carli in walnut wood with an upholstered seat and back. Made by M. Singer & Sons in the USA...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Luciano Nustrini, PA1 Chair, designed 1957, made by Poltronova
By Luciano Nustrini, Poltronova
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Luciano Nustrini (1928-1999), PA1 Chair, made by Poltronova, Italy 1950s This fabulous little chair is about as 1950s as you can get! Constructed with a curved walnut ply backrest,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Monteverdi Young Sculptural Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful sculptural chair with splayed horn shaped legs, designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young, 1950s, Beverly Hills, CA.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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

Model AX 6060 Club Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
This iconic chair is the AX 6060 model created by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950's. The model features soft curved lines and beautifully crafted det...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

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

Jacques Adnet, Original Chair, 1955
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques Adnet ( 1901-1984) Original chair in black lacquered metal and faux-leather camel color upholstery and vinyl piping. Original condition.   
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu Set of Four 'Pirkka' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, set of four 'Pirkka' dining chairs, beech, pine, Finland, design 1955 This set of ‘Pirkka’ chairs by Finish designer I...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Pine

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Iconic Gio Ponti Chairs, Italy 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic Gio Ponti dining chairs. Beautifully designed; item restored and ready to be shipped to you.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950's Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rope pair of tall chairs. Designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope

Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design. These chairs,...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Ladderback Chairs by Figli di Sanguineti G.B. in Chiavari, Italy
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Elegant set of two ladderback chairs, manufactured by Figli di Sanguineti G.B. in Chiavari, Italy. These chairs, typical of the Italian design tradition, combine refined craftsmansh...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Model 2254 Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing lounge chair model BM-2254 Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s. This chair is adjustable in two different positions as can be seen on the...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Distinctive Caribbean Style Mahogany Cane Back Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Mahogany cane back single chair with newly upholstered linen cushion. Perfect for living room, bedroom or library.
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of 14 Chairs, Iron and Silk Upholstery, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Brazilian chairs were manufactured in the 1950s and still have the authorship unidentified by our team. The pieces were reupholstered with gorgeous fabric, 100% Organic Silk, from our collection Bossa Fabrics. Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes and Móveis Artesanal...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Iron

4x 50s 60s Bar Stools Barstools Attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s bar stools barstools attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design Object: 4x bar stools Manufacturer: Attributed to Carl Malmsten Condition: v...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Chiavari Compass Brass 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 cushi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Brass

Carlo De Carli for Cassina '634' Dining Chairs Walnut and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cassina, set of six dining chairs, model '634', walnut, fabric, Italy, 1954 These dining chairs by Carlo De Carli beautifully demonstrate the modernist principles...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, Vienna 1953 and executed by Wiesner - Hager....
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Carlo Ratti Arm Chairs for Legni Curvati, Italy, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly elegant pair of armchairs designed by Carlo Ratti and manufactured by Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950s. These visually appealing armchairs have a very nice and extraordina...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
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 ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Cane, Teak

1950s Sculptural Teak Curved Slatted Bentwood Scroll Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original bentwood chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the curves and details on this beauty!...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Wood

1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - Wooden parts in good original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Yngve Ekström.
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Yngve Ekström. Newly upholstered with Paul Smith fabric. W : 46 cm – D : 40 cm – H : 85 cm – Seat H : 45 cm.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs H-214 for UP Závody, Set of 4
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Iron & Leather Lounge Chair with Extension
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Avant-garde leather and iron lounge chair with leather tied upholstery, wrought iron frame with pull-out foot rest; wood carved arm rests and bronze tassels at the top back.   
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jacques Quinet Arm Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Quinet arm chairs in black leather with signature contrast hand stitching and thick brass feet. Wonderful angled legs and patina to leather on legs. Seats newly upholstere...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Four Vintage Ebonized Beech and Crimson Skai Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These chairs feature an ebonized beech frame, brass nails and their original crimson skai upholstery. These are vintage items, therefore they might show slight...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Brass

Midcentury Giò Ponti Style High Espalier Chairs Set of 2, 1950s, Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of two dining chairs with wooden structure, golden fabric covering with relief floral motifs, and spiked legs. Gio Ponti style, Italian manufacture in 1950s Wear consistent with...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of barrel chairs with floating frames designed circa late 1950s by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson-Nemschoff. These chairs with rounded backs and maple frames have an easy, el...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Maple

A brutalist low chair in oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a low chair oak and rope circa 1950
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare gem from the 1950s: an exquisite Danish foldable deckchair in the iconic style of Hans Olsen. This vintage piece boasts elegant teak handles, exemplifying the impeccable craftsm...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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