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Period: 1950s
1950s Scandinavian Modern Pivot Back Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak dining chair with a pivoting backrest and upholstered seat. Two chairs available with arms (24" W) and four without arms (20" W).
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European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Niels O. Møller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller Model 57 armchair. Solid rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Seat reupholstered in golde...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Midcentury Chairs American Design Brown in Original Fabric, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant midcentury American set from the 1950s. The set is in perfect condition and is made of cherrywood. The set consists of 6 pieces and presents the original fabric of the time i...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

1950s by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Midcentury Italian Design Chair Set of 2
Located in Brescia, IT
Red sky and black metal frame.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Olof Kettunen Stools in Walnut for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
The stools are made of four white metal legs and a walnut plywood seat which curves upwards. A simple and elegant design, labelled by J. Merivaara. Authentic patina.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Danish High Back Lounge Chair by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back lounge chair in original black leather upholstery with rosewood frame.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Rare Set of 4 Rietveld ''Pyramid'' Chairs for Ahrend the Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 4, mid-century, Wim Rietveld designed ''Pyramid'' chairs. Created by Rietveld (son of Dutch "De Stijl" luminary Gerrit Rietveld) in 1959 for Netherlands based furniture m...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in...
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Japanese Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Carlo di Carli
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

Set of Three White Garden Chairs and a Fitting Side Table from Italy, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of three garden armchairs with a side table was designed by Giuseppe de Vivo and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. Rounded shapes form the seats, which rest on straight le...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Jens Risom Playboy chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair Jens Risom walnut armchairs model C140 Playboy chairs. Iconic Mad Men era chairs. All original in very good condition. This is a great set of ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Authentic two tone Italian Armchair from the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Authentic Italian armchair from the 1950s. new upholstery with fabric by Kvadrat (Harald 2-black) and Svensson (Rock-6562). Feel free to ask for more pictures.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Stitched Leather UNESCO Armchair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare stitched Leather desk armchair realised for the UNESCO Perfect condition.    
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Austrian Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs by Anna Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of chairs designed by Anna Lülja Praun, together with Margarete Schütte Lihotzky the most important female Austrian Post War Architects. Influe...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Chairs Bamboo Italian Design Straw Articulated Design Great Shape
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chairs attributed bamboo Italian design straw articulated design great shape.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pierre Jeanneret, Chauffeuses, Pair
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-18-A Important : vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Armless easy chair, circa 1955-1960 Barred back. Solid teak, green cow ski...
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Indian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

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...
Category

Italian George III Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 210 r Chair by Thomas Harlev
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 210 r chair by Thomas Harlev. Solid white oiled oak. Seat available in fabric or leather. Samples on demand. Architect Thomas Harlev belonged to a gr...
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European Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury chairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish selection for any room.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Children's Chairs Italian Design Iron Plastic Multi-Color RIMA
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original and particular children's chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design iron plastic multi-color. Measures: Green H.52, W.49, D.42, sitting cm.27 Blue H.52, W.50, D.42, sitting...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brass and Red Velvet Midcentury Chiavari Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
Midcentury brass and red velvet Chiavari chairs produced in Chiavari Italy in the 1950s. Both chairs are in great vintage condition and have been re-upholstered in a gorgeous red ve...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of "Tripolina" chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi, manufactured by Rima in Italy. The chairs are made of curved bars and bright fabric. Literatur: G. Drago & J. Drago, "Gasto...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Original Midcentury Wood Spindle Back Chairs with Teak Seat
Located in München, DE
Set of three original midcentury wood spindle back chairs with teak seats. Plywood with teak veneer on top, with black lacquered legs and backrest. In the style of Ilmari Tapiovaar...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Plywood

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

Italian mid-century small wood deckchair with original fabric, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century small wood deckchair with original fabric, 1950s Beautiful mini deckchair for children in wood from 1950s Original fabric orange and white wood in patina, very go...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swiss Design Set of 4 Hans Bellmann 'GA' Dining Chairs for Horgen Glarus 1955
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 4 original early production GA dining chairs by Swiss designer Hans bellmann produced by Horgen Glarus late 1950's Beautiful curved Teak plywood seating on a chromed me...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs model P7 , which were designed by Roland Rainer for the Viennese city hall 1952 for the sta...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Pair of black Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Very rare pair of armchairs from Gastone Rinaldi with its original upholstery. This rare couple of chairs is in its original condition with some small signs of use but very authentic...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950's. From left to right, top to bottom, they are: 1) Italian woven rattan and black lacquered wood desk chair, circa 1950's. Marked Made In Italy. It measures 29.25"H x 20.75"W x 18"D x 17.5" seat height and is priced at $650. Pictured at top left in our first photo. 2) Hans Wegner teak armchair...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs No. 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955. This is the first edition of this chair nicknamed "Mosquito", black lacquered version, matte chrome legs, acquired by their former owner in 1961 (invoice of origin). The Munkegaard chair...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

AUPING Bedroom Chairs and Table in Teak - Netherlands, 1950's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Nice bedroom chairs and table in teak and metal by the Dutch company AUPING. The set is in good condition with some normal signs of age and use.
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury primitive rustic Pair of Chairs Stools Style Perriand Les Arcs, 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pair of chairs or stools attributed to Charlotte Perriand attributed to the manufacturer Les Arcs, France, 1950s. Very good vintage condition. Solid...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

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

Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chair for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Revolt folding chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in 1958. The chair...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair with Small Italian Design Back Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chair with small Italian design back very elegant, 1950s.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs With Beige Flecked Fabric - France, 1950s
Located in Girona, ES
Set of six chairs, stained and waxed beech wood, new springs and straps, new upholstery with beige flecked fabric. France, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Museum piece! Prototype for a salon chair by Gerrit Rietveld Jr. 1920 - 1961, son of the famous Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld Sr. who was part of the 'De Stijl' group. A similar ch...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Basket Chair, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received t...
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Swiss Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Edmond Spence Mexican 'Yucatan" Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid mahogany frame with original hand-rolled grass rushing. American designed, Mexican made chairs incorporated a lavish, exotic south-American Fantasia for the American market.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

Charles and Ray Eames Pair of 'DAX' Chairs
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Charles and Ray Eames Pair of 'DAX' chairs The DAX chairs were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and was manufactured in the United States by Herman Miller in 1955. It is made fr...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Design Chair of Miroslav Navratil, 1959
Located in Praha, CZ
Very popular Czech design chair, 1950s. Designer Miroslav Navratil. Original condition. One place on the back of a slightly torn upholstery. Chair is solid and very comfortable.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate, Wood

3 Oak Chairs in the Style of René Gabriel, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 oak chairs in the style of René Gabriel, circa 1950. Colorful caning of origin.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Button Back Armchair in Dove Gray Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated armchair was realized in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a gently reclined back with three button details and curvilinear arms that curve upward...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six sculptural frame dining chairs features exquisite Mid-Century hardwood frames, wonderfully tapered and comfortable designed. Unique pointed legs and armrests add to the charm of these vintage Italian dining chairs...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kreiss Attributed, Hollywood Regency, Chairs, White Wood, Taupe Fabric, USA 1950
Located in Stamford, CT
A very good set of six dining room chairs by Kreis. Each having a Queen Anne style painted set of legs with a double C framed undercarriage. The seat and backs all-over upholstered w...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Chairs, Designed and Manufactured by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina in Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four "Model 696" chairs was designed and manufactured by Ufficio Tecnico Cassina in the 1950s. They consist of conically shaped woo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950s Black Ebonized Compass Side Chair After Allan Gould or Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern 'Compass' accent chair in the Manner of Allan Gould and Pierre Jeanneret. Item features a solid wood frame, original black ebonized finish, sculpt...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1953 by possibly the greatest of all Dutch mid-century designers, Friso Kramer, and created for renowned furniture maker Ahrend de Cirkel The Revolt was intend...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two-Piece Suite by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway
Located in London, GB
Two-piece suit by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway. Comprising a twin-seat loveseat and a single lounge chair. The original fabric was found ...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Pair of the 1950s Lacquered Walnut Side Chairs Melchiorre Bega Attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A pair of mid-20th century lacquered mahogany side chairs, Melchiorre Bega attributed. Excellent overall condition, the timber and linen in a particularly good state. Original red v...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

AA Lamella Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handsome and lightweight slatted Bamboo chairs that flex when seated. Designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen and manufactured by Matz Form.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Black Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stacking Chairs by Arne Jacobsen Denmark, 1952
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black vintage stacking chairs dining chairs up to 10 pieces of the popular model no.3103 designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1952 a...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Design Bamboo High Backrest Chairs Italian Design Iron Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern design bamboo high backrest chairs Italian design iron feet.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chiavari Faux Bamboo Brass and Upholstered Side Chair Italian Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely polished restored brass Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari side chair has faux bamboo elements. It has just been re-upholstered in a stunning textural cut velvet crocodile white to off-white upholstery. Tres chic! The brass has been professionally polished. This variation of the faux bamboo does not come up too often. Timeless and Classic! The many applications of this chair is numerous in your home: can be placed in a hallway, bathroom, walk in closet...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. The dining chair model name is Model DSS - N, which was d...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Yellow Color Wood Brass Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design Yellow color wood and brass feet.  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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