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Period: 1950s
Four Chairs for Dining or Game Table Circa 1950 Denmark
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Set of four chairs with great detail; tapered legs and arched apron that support the seat and surrounding bullnose edge. The spindle backs are splayed, rounded and tapered at top and...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from a single block of Molave wood. The Lobi people belong to an ethnic group that orig...
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Burkinabe Tribal Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s. An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare drafting stool designed by renowned architect and designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956. Model 77 S of the 70 series. Original light brown leather upholstery with a chrome p...
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal tube frame with leather seat, leather seat back and leather wrapped armrests. Chair features a beautiful wing loop armres...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
White fiberglass shell chairs designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche. For a very short period the Coquillage or Scallop chair was reissued by Maisons du Monde, France. Each chair i...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Manufactured in French, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs - 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass ball feet. Black leather seat, seat back and arm rests with signature Adnet contrast s...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare leather and iron armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Entire chair is wrapped in handstitched leather. Brass capped feet and brass hardware detailing on chair backs. Seat ...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Single armchair Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1959
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single armchair Designed by Lina Bo Bardi Manufactured by Pau Bra Brazil, 1959 Measurements 56 cm x 72 cm x 79h cm 22 in x 28,5 in x 31h in Provenance Private collection, Sao Paulo
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Brazilian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
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Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
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

Gruppo quattro sedie 'Luisa' Franco Albini per Poggi 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Poltroncine modello 'Luisa' disegnate da Franco Albini e prodotte da Poggi a partire dal 1955. Struttura in legno, seduta e schienale con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tes...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Sculptural Cement Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete sculptural chairs - originally from Italy, 1960s These are vintage - with great raw patina Chairs are sold individually.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cement

Sedia “Bauche” n. 19, Charlotte Perriand, anni ’50 (su modello del 1939)
Located in Rivoli, IT
Sedie "Bauche" no. 19 (schienale inclinato) Struttura in legno, seduta in paglia. Produzione anni'50 su disegno del 1939 Bibl.: - Mary McLeod, ed., Charlotte Perriand: An Art of ...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956 Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Sedia "Bauche" n. 18, Charlotte Perriand, anni '50 (su modello del 1939)
Located in Rivoli, IT
Sedia n° 18 (schienale dritto)", comunemente chiamata "Bauche". Il progetto iniziale del modello è del 1939. Anni '50-'60. Bibliografia: - Catalogo provvisorio della BCB, 1952 - Mo...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s. The seating and backrest are made of woven hemp from the abaca plant which is close to the s...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Rope, Beech

CEES BRAAKMAN - Pair of «SB03» dining chair
Located in Forest, BE
Cees Braakman began his career as a designer very early and he left for the United States to deepen his knowledge in design. His wish was to design furniture that met functional need...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950's Cox Tubular Red Metal Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Cox Tubular red metal dining chairs – set of four 1950’s Cox Tubular red metal dining chairs – set of four. Cox was one of the largest ...
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English Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chairs Set of 8
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in good vintage condition. The braided canework has been replaced. These iconic piec...
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Indian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid-century design. Its curves and form redefine comfort, offering relaxation in any space....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Restored Rattan Bar Stool with Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan bar stool with woven wicker seats and 3 strand rattan pull legs. Stool comes with a full formed back rest complimented by arches connecting each leg. Measures: Height- 38" Di...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Shoji Screen Slipper Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho slipper chairs. designed by the iconic Michael Taylor for Baker and tagged on the bottom. The coveted shoji screen design. Acquired from a Hudson estate
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Rare 1956 First Year Lounge Chair with Spinning Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 1956 first year production of the iconic 670/671 lounge chair with spinning ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The spinning ottoman was only made during the f...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Georges Robert wood and straw chairs, made in France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 6 brutalist chairs made in the 1950s in France by Georges Robert. With its rustic and simple design, they have been made for countryside houses, yet its gorgeous wood grain an...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

"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 Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, darkened beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1950s These robust chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara feature a geometric frame for the patinated c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Set of Four Medea Chairs by Vittori Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue.
Located in Madrid, ES
A superb set of four Medea chairs designed in the 50s by Vittorio Nobili and edited by Fratelli Tagliabue.Excellent structure condition and minor signs of use in tne edges.Beautiful ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design. Becoming increasingly harder and harder to find..Nice original condition,, Age appropri...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952
Located in Rome, IT
Set of iconic Ico & Luisa Parisi dining chairs manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, circa 1952 this version with a wooden backrest is a later version; the original version is wit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs for Cassina, Model 516
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural walnut armchairs, variant of model 516, designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1955. Ponti’s creativity can be seen in the many details including the rising open arm...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Walnut

Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s. Outdoor chair with white enamelled metal structure, with armrests and micro-perforated seat, with an "enne" decora...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer. Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel. Wit...
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish 20th Century Rosewood Chairs
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Discover these magnificent Danish chairs dating from the 1950s, a true piece of antique. With a seat height of 45 cm, these chairs offer optimal comfort. Their unique and timeless de...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti, 'Ninfea' Folding Rattan Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti, c 1957
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Gio Ponti folding rattan chairs. For Fratelli Reguitti. Italy circa 1950s ebonized wood and rattan. Restored. Fully functional. S...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair By Carlo Pagani For Arflex 1952
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex 1952 Metal and brass structure, brown eco leather covering. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Tesoura' Chair by José Zanine Caldas in Cream Bouclé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was a self-taught artist, designer and architect from Brazil. For over 10 years he ran a workshop specializing in architectural scale models, where he ...
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Brazilian Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Bouclé, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker and Ottoman
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relati...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Vintage S34 Armchairs by Mart Stam & Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cubic form, clear design, fine proportions, and flexing movement: The development of the perfected cantilever chairs S 33 and S 34, among the first of their kind, today combines zeit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Single Gio Ponti chair for Cassina, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Single Gio Ponti Model: 676 chair for Cassina, Italy 1950s Original velvet upholstery.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Armchairs "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova, Italy 1953
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchairs model "DU20" by Gastone Rinaldi/ Rima Padova Italy, 1953 Available as set. Individual on request.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautiful design. Great standalone piece. Fantastic piece of ...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Iron

Group of six restored 1950s Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant group of 6 chairs made of stained beech wood, foam padding and fabric upholstery. Very good condition, restored.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s. An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

A Pair of MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIRS in ARP / MOTTE / GUARICHE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb pair of comfortable "Visitor" chairs or armchairs with armrests, Modernist, Free Form, chromed tubular metal structures, comfortable seats and armrests in black imitation le...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

Chair Bonacina Tito Agnoli 1950 Bamboo Italian Design Mid-century 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chair Bonacina Tito Agnoli 1950 Bamboo Italian Design Mid-century 1950
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of Saddle Leather and Iron Armchairs by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy, tubular iron frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Cognac saddle leather with signature Adnet contrast sti...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

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