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Period: 1950s
Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
Category

Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Its rush is original and condition is good. Edition Step...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category

Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Boeing B-52 Bombardier's Ejection Seat For Lower Deck, 2 Available
By Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an ejection seat from a Boeing B-52 that is set up for training. The tag on the seat indicates that it was the Bombardier's seat, which is a downward ejecting seat located on...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ armchairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, design 1956, production 1961 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘N...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Senate-Comittee Reupholstered Arm Chair in Teak, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Then PJ-SI-30-C - Pierre Jeanneret Senate - Committee Arm Chair beautifully re-upholstered in natural hair on hide. This chair is renown for its stunn...
Category

Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Hide, Teak

Fine French 1950s Lime Oak Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-century cerused oak chair with a lattice back. A matching armchair is also available - please see last pictures - not included in price.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for Isa, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. The armchairs have a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 4 Swiss Chairs
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A set of 4 decorative Swiss Chairs from the mountains, from the 1950ies,original state, typical Folk Art decorations, primitive design, good condition, good and warm patina of the wo...
Category

Swiss Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright, pair of chairs from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Texas. Literature: Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1951-1959, Pfeiffer and F...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Chiavari Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of two Chiavari chairs produced in the 1950´s. The chairs have a cane seat in on excellent condition with a high back (66 cm). The cherry wood frame has been refresh and receive...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Leggera Chairs, Model 646 in Ash, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Four Leggera Chairs, Model 646, 1950s Ash frames, recently re-upholstered in Kvadrat fabric in yellow, green, red and orange. Good condition...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Cabreuva, Midcentury, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set with 6 dining chair with a delicately curved seat.
Category

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane JH-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the mo...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Green Upholstered Wingback Chair with Ottoman by Paolo Alvez
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Green upholstered wingback chair with exotic wood frame and matching ottoman by Paolo Alvez in the style of Lina Bo Bardi. Ottoman measures...
Category

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. Made out of basic elemen...
Category

Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Dutch Colonial Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved arms on this antique Dutch Colonial chair from Indonesia. Circa 1950. Pair available. The price and images reflect one. Full dimensions; 23″ wide x 25″ deep x seat 1...
Category

Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Elegant set of six Italian-made chairs in green leather
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary set of six vintage dining chairs, made in Italy in the 1950s, represents a rare example of postwar craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Every detail expresses a...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Wooden Chairs, Thonet, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
1950's set of Thonet chairs, Made of wood and fabric - fabric newly reupholstered Repolished, cleaned, shows no major signs of use - renovated.
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna Austria Up to 13
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs model P7 designed by Roland Rainer for the stage area of the Viennese city hall, 1952 up to...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Italian Dining Chair 1950's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The bright colours and stylish frame of this chair give it a light and airy look. The seat is reupholstered in fabric and has a thick cushion for a comfortable and spacious seating. ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Green Vintage Dining Chairs P7 by Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of 12 beech green vintage dining chairs model no. P7, which are also stackable, designed by Roland Rainer for the Viennese Stadthalle (backstage area) ...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

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.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
Set of Six Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
$6,427 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of eight high quality vintage Italian chairs in green leather
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the enchanting 1950s, where craftsmanship and design merged into a symphony of elegance. Behold this exceptional set of eight Italian chairs...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture as well the cosmic and spiritual In...
Category

Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

1950's Steel Original French Industrial Four Legged Stools - Good Quantity Avail
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Steel Original French Industrial Four Legged Stools - Good Quantity Available 1950's Steel Original French Industrial Four Legged Stools - Good Quantity Available. Good hones...
Category

French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chiavari Faux Bamboo Brass and Upholstered Side Chair Italian Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage 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...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A refined and architecturally striking set of chairs by Paolo Buffa, crafted in Italy in the 1940s. Executed in solid wood with a satin black lacquer finish and upholstered in full-g...
Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
$4,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
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 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

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
Category

Brazilian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and light chair with rounded "Ladybug" style lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, 4 legs in black lacquered folded tubular metal, rounded shell in gray-blue fiberg...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

BO46 Armchair Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
This armchair is a later reissue of Juhl's original design, produced for a wider market. Retaining the beautiful angular details, this chair is more square than its earlier sibling. ...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood frames...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Carlo de Carli Chairs in Wood and Red Leather, Set of 6
Located in Milano, IT
The set of vintage chairs from the ‘50s are designed by Carlo de Carli and made by fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs are solid, made in wood ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back made in the 50s Brass with original patina and original fabric in very good condition. Originally designed by Giuseppe ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture of this piece, as well as the precision pining using small specially made bamboo pegs...
Category

Taiwanese Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair Of Italian Midcentury Sculptural Hall Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian Mid-Century hall chairs with sculptural backs, in lemon wood. The seats newly upholstered in grey wool with emerald green detailing.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vittorio Nobili Walnut Plywood & Brass 'Medea' Chair
Located in Utrecht, NL
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded walnut plywood shell with high gloss lacquer finish accented with brass hardware. Four...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A highly rare original Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" chair designed in 1954 and one of his best known creations. It incarnates the innovative techniques Matégot is praised for: The thre...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Franco Albini, "Luisa" chairs, Production Poggi, Pavia
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two Italian chairs was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in the 1950s. The "Luisa" model is a simple, timeless design and is made of walnut wood and red fabric on the b...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Beech Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French midcentury solid beech side chairs with an arch-shaped cutout handle in the seat back.  
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set of four. The Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs, d...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ash & Cream Boucle Chairs by Guariche, Mortier, Motte for ARP, France, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Freshly re-upholstered "642" pair of lounge chairs by Atelier de Recherche Plastique (ARP) a joint venture by French iconic designers Pierre Guariche, Joseph André Motte and Michel Mortier Ash base the chairs will be shipped with base and seat disassembled for safer and cost efficient shipping purposes These chairs will ship from France, price does not include shipping nor possible customs related charges The chairs can be returned to either France or NY USA location.  
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

One Of Two Hans Bellmann GA Chair For Horgenglarus
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hans Bellmann GA Chairs for Horgenglarus 1950s
Category

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
Located in Basildon, London
The DCW chair was originally released in 1946, with Herman Miller taking over the manufacture of the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of producti...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Jacques Guillon Cord Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Jacques Guillon features black lacquered wooden frames with rope cord seat and back. Stylish vintage design makes these unique st...
Category

Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Jacques Guillon Cord Chairs
Jacques Guillon Cord Chairs
$2,800 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Italian Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Italian Dining Chairs by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s. very good condition. I can sent more detail picture.please contact me. each price.
Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the timeless charm and practicality of these 1950s foldable chairs, recently updated with durable beige yuta to enhance any contemporary or retro living space. These chair...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta
Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta
$3,308 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash structure and seat in black leather, circa 1960s.. Bibliography: Domu...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about r...
Category

Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Italian 50s Dining Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of dining wood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa. Typical example of Italian 50s furniture design shapes and proportions.
Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt: Armchair of Rosewood and Black Leather circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Easy chair with Brazilian rosewood frame. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Cane and Black Lacquered Dining Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx, Set of Six
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern, set of six 'S2' chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform. The chairs are made of black lacquered cherry wood and have woven cane seats. The elegan...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair in the Style of Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible lounge chair features a truly unique sculpted wood frame with an upholstered seat with tapered legs. The vintage floral fabric ad...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chiavari Brass Dining Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chiavari Brass Dining Chair
Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric. Set of 2. Very comfortable.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 14 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood

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