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Period: 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century Easy Chairs with Sheepskin, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs was designed in the 1950s, during the most active period of what we know today as mid-century Swedish furniture design. These chairs are designed in the typical S...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 4 chairs Oswald Haerdtl 1950 for Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4 pieces of wooden chairs with armrests after a complete renovation - new shellac polish - Design by Oswald Haerdtl 1950 - production Ton Bystřice pod Hostýnem Czechoslovakia
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Knoll Bertoia a Wire Mesh Side Chair, Early Custom Knoll Fabric Cushion
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Vintage Modern Industrial HARRY BERTOIA Wire side chair white 1952 Dimensions: 29.5 x 22.25 D x 18 W Amazing original condition, cust...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four CH33 in Oak and Black Leather, Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of four CH33 dining chairs. Their seats are newly covered in premium black leather and frames are made in oak. Designed in the 1957 by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Chair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950’s
Located in London, GB
A comfortable and low level lounge chair by Elias Svedberg in the Scandinavian Modern Design Style. The design was produced by Stockholm’s high end department store Nordiska Kompanie...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Oak Wood & Leather, Attributed to Jens Risom & Knoll
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 4 dining room chairs attributed to Jens Risom and Knoll International. Solid oak wood and leather. 1950s. Newly reupholstered...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Donald Knorr, Chair 132U in Metal, 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Donald Knorr for Knoll, signed. 132U chair whose seat and back are made of a metal curved and galvanized ribbon in steel and forming an cone drilled in its center and maintened in s...
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European Other Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Retro 50's Round Red Skai Bar Height Stools with Black Base and Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Retro 50's Bar Stools with Rotating Red Skai Seats and Black Enameled Legs. In original condition with visible wear to seats and frame. Wear is consistent with their age and ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Kvadrat Customizable Reupholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 12 vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian designer - together with Mr. Josef Ho...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 16 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Customizable Reupholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 16 vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian designer - together with Mr. Josef Hoffmann he designed the cafe terrace at the Vien...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Pink and Blue Mid Century Armchairs Made in '50s Czechia, Restored Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco chairs, two pieces. Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959 Completely restored. New upholstery.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Vintage Chairs in Wood Attr. to Ico Parisi, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six Italian vintage chairs in wood attributed to Ico Parisi from the 1950s. They are made entirely of wood and have a classic vintage style backrest. The seat slopes softly an...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

'Airone' Chair in Velvet by Studio PFR for Arflex, 1955
Located in Rome, IT
An "Airone" armchair designed by studio "Studio PFR (Gio Ponti Antonio Fornaroli Alberto Rosselli)" for Arflex in 1955 New purple velvet upholstery....
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Cocktail Chairs, Germany 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pastel-coloured kitchen chairs from the 50s were found in many kitchens that had the courage to use colour and new materials. The relatively small cocktail chair...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Solid Pine Chairs, Unique Swedish Work, 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 2 unique and rare solid pine chairs. Manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Great anchor pieces and eye catchers for any modern setting. Excellent vintage condition.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome
Located in London, GB
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) Maker: Stending 1970s Country: Germany/Denmark A set of four MR20 cantilevered chrome and wicker work seat chairs. This chair is a...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century French Outdoors Garden Chairs in Cane, Wicker and Raffia
Located in London, GB
A rarely seen set of 2 French 1950’s cane and raffia Garden flower chairs, restored and reconditioned to a high standard by professional British craftsman. Great care and attention h...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Iconic Chairs by Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 12 dining chairs designed by Martin Eisler for Forma Moveis. Four chairs are made in Pau-Marfim and eight in Perobinha do Campo. They've all b...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 8 Paul Frankl Dining Chairs in Zebra Cut Velvet with Gold Brocade c. 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts and designers will appreciate this rare set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Frankl for his 1950s Tambour Dining Room Collection produced by Johnson Furniture. The only set available globally and perhaps the rarest of his offerings. Fully documented in Johnson Furniture's period brochure devoted exclusively to Paul Frankl’s designs. Admirers of Paul Frankl's work will recognize these chairs' similarities to Frankl's Corset Dining Chairs...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Garden Chairs Mid Century French Design in Cane, Wicker and Raffia
Located in London, GB
A rarely seen set of 2 French cane and raffia Garden flower chairs, restored and reconditioned to a high standard by professional British craftsman. Great care and attention has been...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Eero Saarinen executive chairs for Knoll De Coene, Belgium 1950s. These chairs have black leather upholstery and black metal legs, finished with round feet. Both chairs ar...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Exectuvie Chairs with Armrests for Knoll De Coene
Located in Hellouw, NL
Black leather upholstery with chrome / nickel tubular legs, finished with round feet. Both chairs are in good condition; one chair has a small dent in the leather as per picture. The...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered, Midcentury
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of six vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian designer - together with Mr. Josef Hoffmann he designed the cafe terrace at the Vie...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Set of Four Swedish Armchairs, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs whit solid teak structure and seat upholstered in green velvet.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Teak

Set of 4 Ico Parisi Bow Tie Dining Chairs Italian
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of 4-light walnut “bow tie” Italian dining chairs by Ico Parisi. Upholstered in a neutral light cream cotton fabric.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Knud Faerch Set of 8 Model 343 Dining Chairs, Rosewood and Leather
Located in London, GB
Knud Faerch Model 343 dining chairs, circa 1950s Rarely seen set of eight model 343 dining chairs designed by Knud Færch & produced by Slagelse Møbelfa...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Bentwood Chairs, Design by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of six bentwood chairs - Design by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have black lacquered metal legs and are overall in original con...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 two-tone Dining Chairs, by Cassina in Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
  This set of four chairs, two of them with and two of them without armrests, was designed and manufactured in the 1950s by the Italian company Cassina. All four chairs are in very g...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Knud Faerch Set of 8 Model 343 Dining Chairs, Rosewood and Leather
Located in London, GB
Knud Faerch Model 343 dining chairs, circa 1950s Rarely seen set of eight model 343 dining chairs designed by Knud Færch & produced by Slagelse Møbelfa...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Arm Chairs Produced by Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric. Newly upholstered with down cushion.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950s Danish Oak Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A newly upholstered oak 'round' chair produced previous to 1954, with original impressed stamp, 'Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK'. Model JH-501.   
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Augusto Romano Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Set of 6 Augusto Romano chairs, Italy 1950s with wooden structure and fabric seats.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swaged Leg Chair in Gray and White by Georg Nelson & Associates, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Swaged leg chair, model MAF, in fiberglass, enameled steel, rubber, enameled aluminum, and plastic. Designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller, USA, 1954.
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Kembo Wire Frame Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mid-century 302 Kembo wire frame arm chair. Kembo is a Dutch office furniture brand that was created by one of the founders of the Gispen brand, W.H. Gispen, who also desig...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair Solid rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Original, patinated green leather seat...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

32 Fine French 1950s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Thirty-two fine French midcentury comfortable mahogany chairs by Jacques Adnet. Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen. Bibliography: "Jacques Adnet" by Alain-Rene Hardy and Gaelle ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Mahogany

Georg Leowald Saddle Leather Dining Chairs for Wilkhahn, Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wilkhahn dining chairs in caramel saddle leather designed by Georg Leowald. The chairs have some patina. Solid afromosia wood frame with nice details. Set of 4.
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German Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Niels Moller Model 56 Chair, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller Model 56 armchair, 1954 The model 56 was one of Niels Moller's earliest designs and remains one of his most popular. This rare example come...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Eight Demountable Teak Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret - Set 8 demountable chairs, circa 1955-56 Teak
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Indian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

1959, Theo Ruth for Artifort, Rare Comfortable Armchair Model 115 in Two Colors
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-525 armchairs designed in 1959 and produced by Johannes Hansen. Note: I have two more in need of reupholstering.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Verner Panton "Cone" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Cone" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje. NOTE: We have more if you want to make a set.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Arne Jacobsen "Giraffe" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare chair was designed for use in the dining room of the SAS Royal Hotel. The chair was never produced for sale to the public. Only 120 chairs were made for the hotel. We h...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fabric

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Six Chiavari Brass Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 vintage Chiavari high back chairs. Solid Brass.- Black velvet seat Nickel plating possible , ask for a quote.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Niels Møller Model #77 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Niels Møller model #77 dining chairs designed in 1959.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

6 Edward Wormley Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Set includes two arm chairs model No. 295W and four side chairs model No. 294W. Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Mahogany

Atelier Marolles Set of Four Chairs, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Atelier Marolles set of four chairs, circa 1950. Wood.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Set of 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs by Dominique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chairs designed for the Clemenceau cruiser Would need a new upholstery Located in NY
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of John Stuart Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of John Stuart for Widdicomb 1950's walnut slipper chairs. Tapered legs ending with brass sabots and a handsome dowel rod back. Newly up...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Pair of 'The Chairs'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner Pair of 'The Chairs' for Johannes Hansen
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Askel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Armchair
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen armchair designed in 1949 and produced by Willy Beck. Rosewood legs with new black leather.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Set of 6 Baroque Rococo Chairs - France, ca. 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six ornately carved baroque/rococo style chairs with high, slightly curved backs, carved with shell and rosette details on the central crest rails, back splats, knees and aprons. The...
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French Rococo Vintage 1950s Chairs

Six Handsome Chairs in Black Linen
Located in Seattle, WA
A total of six chairs are available. Two chairs have 19th century gold and black inset in back. Four chairs are solid black linen Set of six is 6500.00 Can be broken up into pair...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Paint

Pair of James Mont Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Side chairs
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Pair of Chairs by Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California: pair of chrome and string chairs by Van Keppel Green.
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Moller
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Teak frame with original black leather seat, Denmark, circa 1950. Each chair priced individually. May be purc...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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