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Period: 1950s
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and new upholstery with tan leather.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Six Gianfranco Frattini Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Frattini...set of six stylish roseweood dining chairs.
Psssst! We also have the dining table; two side open buffet and one other fab Frattini c...
Psssst! We also have the dining table; two side open buffet and one other fab Frattini c...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pierre Jeanneret Senate Chair in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak Senate chair fully reupholstered in a cappuccino cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Plush seat resting on two "V Legs" w...
Category
Indian Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
1950's Upholstered Ton Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman - Good Quantity Availabl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Upholstered Ton Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman - Good Quantity Available.
These chairs were produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, still trading today and producing beauti...
Category
Czech Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, model DKW-1, 1951/1952.
Wire top and timeworn weaved fabric seat.
Original t...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wire
Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized.
...
Category
Spanish Minimalist Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Set of six chairs from the Sumi Memorial Hall by Kenzo Tange
By Kenzō Tange
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Set of four chairs, “Sumi Memorial Hall” by Kenzo Tange.
Plywood, fabric and aluminium.
Manufactured by Tendo Mokko, Japan.
Each with editor’s label under the seat with Japanese kanjis...
Category
Japanese Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner
"The Chair" also known as the "Round Chair", model JH503 in teak
seat upholstered with green leather
beautiful patina to the wood, with particularly nice joints on th...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Italian Chiavari chair with bat motif and velvet upholstery, circa 1960s.
Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian tow...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland.
In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
These mid-century easy chairs by Engens Möbelfabriker in Sweden were designed to be easy to move around. These chairs are not only easy to move around; they are also beautiful in the...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Bbpr Chairs Set of Six in Velvet Green and Red
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Important set of vintage chairs made of red painted iron and seat and backs upholstered in access green velvet. Designed by BBPR studio in the 19...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Palladio Gilt Metal Chair and Table
By Palladio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt metal chair and table, designed for Palladio, Italy, circa 1950s.
The chair has been reupholstered in a faux fur. It measures 32" H x 17" W x ...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Marble, Metal
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman.
Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chair by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1950s, Denmark
By Rojle Frem, Hans Olsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chair by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1950s, Denmark
Measurements :
Height: 70 cm
Seating surface: 45 cm x 43 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Teak
Original Four Chairs 1953 Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
His set of four dining room chairs were designed by the Viennese architect Anna-Lülja Praun in 1953 and manufactured by Wiesner-Hager. The chair frame is made of beech and the uphols...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Rare Early Pair of George Nakashima "New Chairs"
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.
Category
American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Montclair, NY
Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two wit...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.
This set of chairs presen...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Indian Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous pair of 1950s Italian side chairs...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Four
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950 Looking to add a touch of unique sophistication to your interior? Look no further than the Br...
Category
Spanish Brutalist Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Ashwood "Leggera 646" Italian Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century chairs model "Leggera 646" designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Made of solid ashwood structure with original upholstery.
Discover the timeless ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Six Chairs by Carlo Ratti, 1950
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Six Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Made in Italy, 1950.
Original in both structure and fabric. The frame is beech veneer wood, faux leather cover with ci patterned red/black color. The fram...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ico Parisi Mod 110, Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs 1959
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian walnut and leather dining chairs by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli, 1959, set of four.
Mod. 110
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Cast Aluminum Chair by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautifully minimal design. Extremely rare. The non conventional ...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, 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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of wicker seats with iron frame, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of wicker chairs with iron frame, Made in Italy, 1950s.
Pair of chairs with circular capsule seat made of woven wicker that rests on a black lacquered iron frame.
The price o...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll. A...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handmade in his studio in Paoli PA in 1951, by one of the most celebrated American artist and woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the be...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of rattan armchairs were designed by Tito Agnoli in 1959. Rectangular base with scoop-form seats and curvy arms, these chairs work with or without cushions....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 10 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisite set of 10 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivory white...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
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/side chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison (editor).
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery.
Come from Italy and are in the classic Grand Tour Style, made circa 1950.
In all origin...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Bauche” chairs by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Ash wood and woven straw
4 chairs available
Solid wood frame, straw-weave seat and back
Category
European Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Set of 4 Italian Rush Seat Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Italian rush seat chairs in the style of Gio Ponti.
Sleek and stylish ladder back dining chairs.
Newly refinished.
Minor imperfecti...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind bekannt unter der Modellnummer A811/1 sind hier in der begehrten Ausf...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Committee Chairs from Chandigarh Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs in solid teak and black leather from Chandigarh.
The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many vers...
Category
Indian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
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...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot "Wicker" Chair Iron Natural Fiber, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
"Wicker" chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot, with lacquered iron structure in black with seat in natural fiber.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of wicker seats with iron frame, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of wicker chairs with iron frame, Made in Italy, 1950s.
Pair of chairs with circular capsule seat made of woven wicker that rests on a black lacquered iron frame.
The price o...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Large Set of Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s
These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Beech
Chiavari Brass Dining Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chiavari Brass Dining Chair
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner 'Cow horn chair' in oak and cane for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Hans J. Wegner 'Cow-horn' chair in patinated oak with seat in original cane.
Designed 1952 and executed at cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark, model JH505 with manufacture's m...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid-Century French Rush-Seated Chair with Rustic Modernity, 1950's
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
France, 1950s.
A pure expression of Frenc...
Category
French Brutalist Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Rattan 3 Strand Transition Lounge Chair features a sleek, mid-century design with a handwoven three-strand rattan frame. Meticulously restored, it offers a blend of mode...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Gian Franco Legler Pair of Rattan and Metal "Basket" Chairs, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Basket model stackable chairs designed by Italian-Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler with a honey-colored woven rattan seat and a black metal base. They are in good condition ...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Coconut Chair
1st series manufactured ,c. 1956
Original Orange Naugahyde Upholstery
Original White Enameled Shell
Foam is subtle
ve...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s.
This chair was des...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Beech
ILMARI TAPIOVAARA "Domus" Armchair
Located in Forest, BE
The frame is made from solid birch. Back and seating from laminated plywood covered with patinated
original leather. Tapiovaara designed this chair with the idea of creating a comfor...
Category
Finnish Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chaise basse en bois massif tourné et corde dans le style de Charles Dudouyt
Located in THONON-LES-BAINS, FR
Chaise basse en chêne massif tourné et cordes tressés dans le style de Charles Duduouyt, années 1950, France. Chaise solide et stable en bon état tant au niveau de la structure et de...
Category
French Brutalist Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s
These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Bedroom Chairs Gigi Radice Minotti Velvet Orange Brass and Metal Feet
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Bedroom Chairs Gigi Radice Minotti Velvet Orange Brass and Metal Feet.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass
rare Gio Ponti leggera chair, n.646 by Cassina, from Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
very rare Gio Ponti iconic chair, n. 646 by Cassina
ash and re-upholstery in ivory cotton
this model was manufactured by Cassina, Meda as a variation on Ponti's legendary "leggera" c...
Category
European Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
Jacob & Josef Kohn bentwood and rattan chair, manufactured in Austria, circa 1950.
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mark...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare lounge versions of the 3LC chairs, better known as T-chairs. Chrome-plated and enameled steel with original cognac leather sling, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, an...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chairs Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Louis Sognot, Series 4 chairs, France 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 4 beech and scoubidou chairs by Louis Sognot, France 1950. Very comfortable, these seats with their remarkable lines are a fine example of this designer's avant-gardism, the ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite model JH-540 valet chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Originally designed for a king, no detail is overlooked in its craftsmanship. Sculptu...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak
14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Brazil, 1954
Manufactured by Unilabor
Iron tubular structure, fabric upholstery
Literature: Mo´vel Brasileiro Moderno, FGV Projetos, Rio de Janeiro, 2012, p. 186-187; Nadia Simo...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of chairs from the 1960s, Czechoslovakia.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seats and backrests of the chairs have been covered with new fabric.
...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Tabouret No. 307 in oak with tubular steel legs, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951.
Marked with Vitra label.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect, designer, and builder, ren...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs in Ivory Shearling, circa 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom lounge chairs expertly reupholstered in soft ivory shearling with professionally refinished walnut frames. An exem...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Hide, Walnut
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