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Period: 1950s
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

Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1955 by Martin Eisler for "Forma," the rare chai with armrests is made of Jatobá wood and leather Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known by well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production it's away more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Cassina Dining Chairs by Farina Morez Ruggero, Italy, circa 1952
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of teak dining chairs designed by Farina Morez Ruggero. Originally designed for a restaurant in the northern Italian town of ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierluigi Colli Ash Wood and Brown Fabric Italian Dinning Room Chairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant for the precious fabric with which they have been coated. Perfect marriage between two classic upholstery fabrics. Classic, but very elegant design. All covered in double combined brown fabric. Seat upholstered in fabric with geometric brown velvet, matching with a brown fabric for the backrest. While in the back part the backrest is always covered in fabric with geometric brown velvet; the back is straight, but has a slight rounding along the side. The four legs are made of ash wood and are polished with shellac. Wear consistent with age and use. Every item the warehouse Hannau Roma...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ash

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Chairs by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada, circa 1950's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic pair of sculptural Italian mid-century chairs by Nino Zoncada, circa 1950's. Chairs have walnut legs with brass sabots. Upholstered in a purple microfiber fabric.
Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant Set of four Italian chairs in burgundy leather
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four original Italian leather armchairs from the 1950s - Modernist design and fine cabinetry Extraordinary set of four Italian armchairs dating from the 1950s, a rare and aut...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

6 Dining Chairs with Leatherette Seat by Pirelli Sapsa, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Dining chairs with Leatherette Seat from Pirelli Sapsa, 1950s, set of 6.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 6 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Etienne-Henri Martin - A set of 6 fine French 1930s dining chairs in solid sycamore with their original leather upholstery. Documented
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sycamore

A Pair of Grosfeld House Style Ebonized Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A Pair of 1950s Grosfeld House Style ebonized armchairs with striped upholstery.
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of four Campanula Chairs by Carlo Pagani for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four Campanula Chairs by Carlo Pagani for Arflex, Italy, 1950s Original velvet. Ready to be reupholstered
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal legs. The Ariston chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani in the Style Set of Six Chairs 50's
Located in bari, IT
Elegant set consisting of six chairs with seat in vim leather and wooden structure with slender backrest, attributable to Osvaldo Borsani Italian production late 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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

Paul Schneider lounge chair
By Paul Schneider Esleben 1
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
On offer a rare chair designed by Paul Schneider von Esleben in the 50-ies. The model is called PSE 58 and was taken in production by Kauffeld. This chair is made from natural leathe...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Oak Brutalist Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 4 brutalist oak chairs attributed to the Belgium designer de Puydt.
Category

Belgian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chairs Tecno Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful P31 chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and made in Italy by Tecno in 1957. The chairs are in fully original condition and have a wonderful patina, which only adds value to them. The...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs Plywood Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s Four organic shaped chairs des...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

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

Three Wire Chairs 'Auersperg' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcent...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of elm and beech easy chairs model 493 produced by Ercol, England circa 1950s. Ercol is the name of a British furniture manufacturer. The firm da...
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British Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Wooden Model DU10 Chairs, 1951
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Model DU10 chairs, 1951 A Black lacquered tubular metal structure geometrically holds two molded plywood elements in this stately ra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Armchair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet France.
Category

European Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Guillereme et Chambron Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillereme et Chambron "Grand Repos" lounge chair and "Petite Repos" Lounge Chair Both upholstered in high quality oatmeal wool boucle Priced individually Tall: 40"H x 32"W x 3...
Category

French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. Th...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Multicolor Adjustable Fiberglass Chairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A multicolor adjustable swiveling fiberglass chairs. The legs are made out of light gray color painted iron. Used in a canteen-cafeteria or bistrot. Italy 1950. The seat of the chair...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of mid century chairs by ADRIAN PEARSALL w/foot stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of chairs BY ANDRIAN PEARSALL, it has the original fabric and it is in good condition, it has also the foot stool, but in different fabric, the patina of...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in Denmark. Solid teak frames, new upholstered with award winning black cacti leathe...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Adam” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at No...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1943
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-26-A
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the seat, the legs and the armrest ensure a balanced, though asymmetrical composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret A-Legs Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-34-A
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of twelve. The Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s Chair with rectangular seat. The seat and backrest are covered in beige imitation leather, on the sides...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six T Dining Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six three-legged chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell in 1952, USA. The iconic sling-back T chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and leg...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Six "Tongue" Chairs, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France 1954
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six chairs model 771 (said "tongue chair") by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner. Circa 1954. Redone and recently covered with Bergamo fabric by Bisson Bruneel...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Magnaghi & Mario Terzaghi for F.B.G. Meda, armchair, original purple multicolored fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s. This Italian easy chair, design...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four French mid-century solid oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison (editor).
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Set of Four Brass Chairs attr. to Maison Jansen, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen set of four brass chairs, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen #233 Fredericia Oak Easy Chair, Denmark, 1955
Located in Winnipeg, CA
This design was manufactured by Fredericia for only a brief period making it relatively rare. The construction exhibits classic Mogensen characteristics. Notably, the sled style legs...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Van Beuren Chairs of Mahogany Wood with Black Leather Seats
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
Pair of Van Beuren chairs made of mahogany wood with black leather seats.
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Mexican Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in e...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Iadê Rosewood Dining Chairs, Italo Bianchi, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
These chairs are made of Rosewood with leather seats and were produced c. 1960 by iadê. The pieces present rectangular profiles of solid Rosewood with large and comfortable seats and slightly leaning backrests in beautiful Rosewood veneers. iadê – Instituto de Arte e Decoração, was a school founded in 1959 by the Italian, scenographer and professor of art history Italo Bianchi...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Stitched Leather Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of stitched leather chairs by Jacques Adnet.         
Category

French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Carimate 8-chair set, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1959
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 8 Carimate chairs, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1959
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Stadium Lounge Chairs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A pair or unique "Stadium" chairs by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1956. These chairs are 2 of only 3 known (I have the other single if needed). They were created for lounge seating for a stadium at Punjab University in the mid to late 50's. Crafted from solid teak. These examples have some stunning characteristics in both construction and in form. Very similar to the iconic Kangaroo Lounge chair...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Set of Three Bo Fjaestad Three-Legged Birch Chairs, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare set of three chairs was designed by Bo Fjaestad and produced in Sweden in 1955. Each chair is hand-carved and bears the designer's signature "BF-55." The chai...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Sedia Da Collezione Rb Rossana Desing Anni 50
Located in taranto, IT
Sedia da collezione modello "boomerang" prodotta da rb rossana, italia, metà anni 50. realizzata su struttura in metallo laccato marrone con piedini in ottone, laterali in legno r...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Pair of Slatted Oak Benches Made by Falcon, Circa 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing pair of vintage chairs. They have heavy cast iron frames with solid oak slats attached. The cast has Manufactures name impressed in each leg. Each of 23 oak slats are attache...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Carved Swedish Monk Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, solid oak, Sweden, 1950s Sculptural pair of nordic monk chairs in stained, solid oak. Not only do these chairs have a very interesting, beautiful frame, moreover, th...
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Swedish Medieval Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Model 2464 "Marketta" Chair by Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
Asko's present model “2464” chair charms with its curved shape. Better known as Marketta, this rare piece features a beech frame and a padded, upholstered seat. This chair makes a st...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chair model 56, Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Torino, IT
Chair model 56, Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

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