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Period: 1950s
Faux Suede Directoire Style Bergere
Located in New York, NY
Elegant faux suede Directoire style bergere with fluted and tapered legs and curved columnar arm details. Natural colored wood showing great a...
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French Directoire Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Suede

Set of Six Italian Wooden Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in Italy in the 1950s. The light wood contrasts with the dark green vintage upholstery and the colour combination makes the ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Carlo Ratti Chairs by Industria Legni Curvi, Italy 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Legni Curva
Located in Sacile, PN
Two beautiful original Carlo Ratti chairs, manufactured by his company Industria Legni Curvati, based in Lissone, Milan.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

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

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Metal

Pair of Neptunia Armchairs by B.B.P.R.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Neptunia armchairs by B.B.P.R. - Lodovico B. di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto N. Rogers. Italy, 1956 approx. Manufactured by Arflex. Examples proivded with certifica...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition with a fantastic patina.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of "Bow Wood" Series Chairs Edited by Steiner, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Bow Wood" series chairs edited by Steiner, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Satin, Ash

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

Original K1 Cone Chairs Design Blue Red by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Original K1 cone chairs design blue red by Verner Panton, Denmark 1950s. They are wearing its original woven fabric in very good and comfortable original condition. The chairs are ba...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Hunting Chairs in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of hunting chairs, leather, pine, France, 1950s This pair of hunting chairs features wonderful patinated leather on both seat and back. The chairs are sculpturally built with a...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Set of 6 Black Munkegaard Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of 6 Munkegaard chairs, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1955, epitomizes Danish design excellence. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs are a ti...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Set of Four Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking set of four vintage dining chairs attributed to Mathieu Matégot in his trademark perforated and lacquered sheet steel. Wonderful lightness to these, masterful use of steel e...
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French Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Danish dining chairs. The wood is Afromosia. WE HAVE 10 OF THESE CHAIRS. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern teak side chair / dining chair designed by by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. The design features a broad splat in the centre of the chair back and a leather upholst...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Teak

1950s Danish Rosewood Humpback Armchair by Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant humpback armchair with black leather upholstery and welting on an exposed rosewood frame.  
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Comfortable Turquoise Fiberglass Armchairs on Chrome Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 comfortable turquoise fiberglass armchairs on chrome bases.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner JH-507 Armchair in Teak and Leather
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a very rare teak armchair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen in 1950. The JH-507 in teak and leather was only produced in limited quantities and is a hard piece to find. The chair boasts the original leather on its seat back, and it appears that the upholstery on the seat itself has been recovered in the last few decades. Some age-related wear is visible in the seat back upholstery (see photos for details) while the seat cushion leather is in wonderful condition. In addition to being a collectible item designed by an iconic name in mid-century modern furniture, this Hans Wegner JH...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery in similar leather. The seats can be redone with the fabric or leather of your cho...
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Scandinavian Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Rosewood

Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" armchair, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950 Fabric and foam to be changed.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Set of Six Chairs by Arne Jacobsen M. Butterfly for the Brazilian Airline, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Brazilian airline Varig in 1950. The model of the chairs is the Butterly. The structure of the chairs is made of painted iron...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Iron

Antoni Rzasa Polish Folk Art Carved Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Polish Folk Art carved and sculpted wood chair created by renown Polish artist and sculptor Antoni Rzasa (1919-1980). The chair features a carved back with a sculpted nude woman. The bottom of the seat features a 'made in Poland' stamp and the artist's carved signature, country of origin, and date of fabrication ('1958-1959'). During the 1960s, Antoni Rzasa was known as one of the most famous Polish sculptors. His sculptures are feature simple forms and a specific style inspired by Folk Art. His works are found in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw, Kraków and Poznan, in the Polish Army...
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Polish Folk Art Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Mid Century Modern Brown Vintage Beechwood Chair by Franz Schuster, 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern brown vintage chair with integrated desk from beech by Franz Schuster for Wiesner - Hager 1959. While the chair frame was made of so...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Munich, DE
Massive oak.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Paul Bode for Deutsche Federholzgesellschaft
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of midcentury armchairs/cocktail chairs by Paul Bode for the Deutsche Federholzgesellschaft (German Spring Wood Company), circa 1955, made of molded plywood, upholstered with br...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are typical for Chandigarh ob...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Rare Set of Six Campanino Chiavari Walnut Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of six Italian chairs in walnut wood, model "Campanino" by Fratelli Levaggi from the early 1950s, in Chiavari. These chairs were originally designed in 1807 by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi. Extraordinary light and strong, these chairs were Ignazio Gardella and Franco Albini favorites for their interior design projects in the 1950s and 1960s. Fully restored and reupholstered with a rich Italian Jacquard fabric from Dedar Milano - Reference Twist again...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Fibrocit Stacking Bistro Chairs Metal, France, 1950s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of Fibrocit, stacking, bistro chairs, made in France, circa 1950s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16.5" W x 18" D x 32...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

Stylish Danish Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's (stamped "Made in Denmark"). Original matching desk sold separately.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery in similar leather. The seats can be redone with the fabric or leather of your cho...
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Scandinavian Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of 4 Medea Dining Chairs by Vitorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 4 Fully Restored Medea dining chairs by Vitorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1955 We all know them, it's just a very nice set of chairs. Rounded forms and a natural ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Chairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1954 by Carlo Hauner for "Forma" rare dining chairs are made of caviuna wood and leather. The chairs were recently restored; wood structure and linen upholstery. Carl...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Set of Two Georgian Style Armchairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two fine quality 20th century Georgian style chairs. Walnut frame with a carved bow and floral motif at the backrest the seats are upholstered in a neutral damask style mate...
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Italian George III Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Original Augusto Bozzi Armchair, Manufactured by Saporiti, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This playful armchair was designed in the 1950s in Italy by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti and it brings the original label. The chair is ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 849" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The pieces consist of up...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Such an incredible rare example of precision design of the 1950s, by John Vesey Inc, this aluminum Classic Folding Bench in the Directoire style is in high-demand and sought after by collectors, interior designers and fine art galleries for very good reasons. The quality and precision craftsmanship of this foldable bench is simply incredible. Use it as a bench, stool, chair, and then fold it up, stow it away or take with you. It's size allows you to use it in smaller rooms and stow away in smaller closets or place it aside alongside a wall in a room. And the look and style of this piece is unmatchable. Such luxurious high-end design, excellent candidate for the designer who has a discriminating client who wants the best of the best. This elegant aluminium folding bench by John Vesey would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, dining, cafe or breakfast table bench, bedside chair, fireside stool...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Italian Sidechairs in Two-Tone Original Vipla Covering, Cassina, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two chairs was produced in the 1950s by the Italian company Cassina. Both chairs are still covered with their original leatherette upholstery. The chair legs are made of ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Handmade Metal Chairs, 1950s, from the Balaton Lake Region, Hungary
Located in Vienna, Austria
These unique metal chairs come from Balaton Lake Region in Hungary. Composed of found materials, welded together and painted green. They were origi...
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Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Five Easy Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjaer for Harbo Sølvsten, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of five easy chairs designed by Bodil Kjaer for Harbo Sølvsten, Denmark, ca 1955. H: 94.5 cm/ 3' 1" W: 50.3 cm/ 1' 8 3/4" SH: 35 cm/ 1' 1 3/4" The architect Svend Bøgh-Andersen...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro, (1906-1992) Price is per Chair Rare set of 8 chairs variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto” Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1950 Jacarand...
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Brazilian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Jacaranda

Set of Six Vintage Curved Wood Chairs in the Style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Finland, 1950s. They feature a curved wood seat and legs, and brass details, These chairs are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be consid...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Dutch or Scandinavian Design Lounge Chairs with Wenge Feet, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful set of lounge chairs probably made in Scandanavia or the Netherlands. The set consists of ahigh "gentlemans "model and a lower "ladies" model. We are sure these chairs ar...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Fabric, Wenge

Ico Parisi for MIM, Six Italian Wooden Dining Chairs, Green Fabric Seats, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian chairs was designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by M.I.M. Roma in the 1950s. The combination of the green upholstery and the wood creates a balanced design...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Beech Chiavari Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern delightful set of 4 beech dining chairs / chairs with a high backrest was handmade in Italy by Chiavari, 1950s. The four dining chairs feature a turned natural lacquered frame made of solid beech and furthermore a handmade cane...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

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

Set of Six Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant shaped chairs, attributed to Ico Parisi. They have been recently reupholstered in gray, light blue and white cotton fabric in 1950s vintage style.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chairs, Pair of Brass Chairs with Silk Upholstery, Midcentury Design, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pair of midcentury, brass side chairs, Italy, circa 1950. Upholstery in silk fabric, diamond tufting. Measures: seat Height is 18 inches.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set of 6 Newly Lacquered Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful set of 6 vintage Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie Pagoda dining chairs. This set includes 2-arm and 4 side chairs. The frames newly professionally finished in a reddish salm...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Coquetier Chairs by A.R.P. Guariche Motte Mortier, France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare pair of 'Coquetier' chairs designed by Pierre Guariche, Joseph Andre Motte and Michel Mortier and manufactured by Studio A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherche Pastique, founded...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mogens Lassen Teak Stool for K. Thomsen, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic vintage and original Mogens Lassen three legged stool in teak. Beautiful patina, great sculptural form.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Teak

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

Midcentury Giò Ponti Mahogany Ashwood 699 Leggera Italian Chair for Cassina 1957
Located in Sacile, PN
Single 699 model Leggera chair designed by Giò Ponti for Cassina, dated 1957. Mahogany ashwood and white cotton upholstery.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Børge Mogensen Armchairs / Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of armchairs / chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden. Dimensions armchairs (W x D x H): 61.5 x 50 x 77.5 cm, SH 43 cm Dimensions chairs (W x ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Set of High Back Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s high back chairs. Features original floral upholstery with brass tacks. Dark stained wood. Metal spring seats with cushion.Beautifu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Jacaranda

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – set of twelve – other quantities available 1950s Classic elegant bentwood dining chair ...
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Czech Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four "Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Italy, 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Medea chair designed in 1955 by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue and winner of the Compasso D'Oro at the Industrial design biennale in Milan the following year (1956). C...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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