1950s Seating

A pair of bamboo, iron and green velvet armchairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29” H x 24.9” W x 19.625” D Seat Height: 18.75” All upholstered furniture ...

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period....

From Charlotte Perriand to Axel Einar Hjorth, stools have been staples in European design history. Modernist stools, like this organic model, stem from one of the earliest forms of s...

Guglielmo Pecorini, high back lounge chair, ash wood, leather, brass, Italy, 1950s Wonderfully sculpted oak chair featuring rich brown-reddish leather upholstery. Designed by Italia...

Set of six dining chairs from Italy attributed to Carlo di Carli. They are made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a French polish. The original vinyl is in good co...

easy chair manufactured by Móveis Artísticos Z designed by José Zanine Caldas. plywood with wool fabric by Kvadrat. This chair gives a glimpse of the designer's intentions.

This is a gorgeous pair of hand-carved frames made in Europe, either France or Italy. They are finished in a hand-rubbed intentionally destressed creme painted finish. The corduroy s...

An elegant armchair model 'Laila' designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The chair has been reupholstered with high quality white sheepsk...

This is a beautiful set of 8 mid-century dining chairs from Gessef Consorzio Sedie Friuli, Italy. This set of eight chairs draws clear inspiration from the iconic Superleggera chai...

Extremely Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret “Fireside Chairs” model PJ-SI-36-A, created in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed together with his cous...

This enchanting pair of Italian armchairs, attributed to the renowned Giuseppe Scapinelli from the 1950s, embodies the perfect blend of elegance and uniqueness. Crafted from fine wal...

Rare pair of lounge chairs by the known Belgium designer Alfred Hendrickx. The models shown is documented as the S12 model produced by Belform, Belgium in the late 1950s. Freshly re-...

Beautiful pair of slipper lounge chairs, model WMB, timeless and elegant design by the renowned architect and furniture designer T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. This model is perhaps the mo...

Pair of Romweber carved oak lounge chairs newly upholstered in black vinyl. Frames are heavily carved.

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings. Included in the price is...

A rare and spectacular collection comprising six meticulously restored and newly caned armchairs, identified as the "Campanino" model, crafted by Guido Chiappe in Chiavari, Italy, in...

If you're looking for high quality and craftsmanship with a different look for a chair, these (Juha) or aka T-chairs are what you're looking for. They are sturdy, designed by Olavi H...

Beautiful late 1950's or classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sleek and sturdy design with ...

A wicker and wood stool, designed and produced by Tony Paul, United States, 1950s.  

This large ALL ARM set of rare examples is unique on the World market. It is a offering so unusual that research can find no evidence of a similar set ever being available for sale. ...

Introducing the Trienna Lounge Chair, a true masterpiece by Carl-Axel Acking, originally designed in 1957 and showcased at the Milan Triennial that same year as part of the Swedish d...

Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...

1950's mid-century modern Danish teak and leather dining/side chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller model #56, fully restored and re-upholstered...

1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro. Two-tone wood seat on black enamelled steel base. Produced for a private commission in Copacabana, Rio de Ja...

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer B5/B40 chairs with tubular frame and black leather. These iconic dining chairs from the mid-century period (1940–1960) feature a bent ...

A pair of sheepskin and wood slipper chairs with ottoman, model "Perla", designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Ital...

This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides, the body is reminiscent of an Arne Jacobsen egg chair. The back of the sofa showcases the solid teak frame that perfectly cradles the body of the sofa. The teak frame is further accentuated with its rich color and patina that really pops off the white lower-pile fine Belgian boucle...

Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...

A pair of black-painted metal and fiberglass side chairs designed by Rene-Jean Caillette, France, 1957. Seat height: 17"

Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of armchairs is attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo Buffa. Coinciding with contemporary debates about the role of design and its responsibility to the larger population, Buffa reworked the presiding neoclassical idiom. The architect incorporated simplified forms into his designs in order to streamline production techniques, whilst always retaining a high regard for materials and harmonious portions. This pair of armchairs is said to have been designed by Buffa during the 1950s and elegantly balances comfort and functionality with high-quality craftsmanship and materials: the refined, articulated lines of the armchairs’ frames counter the volume of its cushions and uniquely patterned upholstery. By the mid-1930s, Buffa had established his own studio, where the Milanese architect designed expertly crafted furniture featuring intricate details and combined luxurious materials for an elite clientele. Buffa developed close relationships with cabinetmaking workshops in Brianza, renowned for their traditional furniture manufacturing, and during the following decades collaborated with some of the period’s most skilled artisans. These relationships enabled Buffa to introduce a modern vocabulary into his work whilst adhering to Milan’s heritage of artisan furniture production, in order to realize inventive furniture designs that revealed a skilful union of design and execution. These chairs embody this patently, with their most intricate feature being the upholstery covering the elegant, stylish shape of the solid wood frames. The elaborate pattern invites the eyes to spend time observing and exploring it, therefore the overall impression is interesting and stylish, while it also makes these chairs a one-of-a-kind pair. The exposed architectural, tapered legs supporting the comfortable seats and curved backs complement the design of this model greatly. The slim look serves as a counterweight to the voluptuous bodies, and the colour of the wood complements the pattern as well. The overall design is focused on elegant and measured proportions, balanced compositions, and refined décor elements including the exclusive materials. Besides the upholstery, the versatile shapes, from the curving, rounded edges on the top to the characteristic armrests and tapered legs, make these chairs stand out. Buffa’s designs were featured in important publications, such as Roberto Aloi’s L’arredamento moderno series, through which a coherent evolution can be traced in Buffa’s work as he interpreted the formal elegance of Italian design with a subtle yet recognizably modern rigour evidenced by this pair. Paolo Buffa was especially passionate about furniture and product design, an area where he remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. He was extremely active in the Milanese design scene that was just as vibrant and unique as these armchairs. In an atmosphere committed to the reinterpretation of the Lombard classicism and Milanese architecture, exceptional pieces were created, as this pair shows. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small scratches and marks on the wood. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium patterned fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 29.52 in W x 34.44 in D x 37 in H; Seat height 15.15 in; Arm height 22.44 in 75 cm W x 87.5 cm D x 94 cm H; Seat height 38.5 cm; Arm height 57 cm Literature: 'Alcuni Mobili di Paolo Buffa', Domus, no. 178, October 1942, p. 431 for a similar example Roberto Aloi, L’Arredamento Moderno, quarta serie, Milan, 1949, fig. 366 for a similar example Roberto Rizzi, I mobile di Paolo Buffa, exh. cat., Mostra Internazionale dell'Arredamento, Cantù, 2002, pp. 30, 34-35 for a drawing and images of a similar example About the (attributed) designer: Paolo Buffa (born 1903, Milan – died 1970, Milan) was an Italian furniture designer who defined his own unique design aesthetic to become one of the most sought-after Italian designers of his day. Renowned for pairing elements from both the opulent Neoclassical and the streamlined Art Deco styles around a more modern sensitivity, Buffa excelled in creating high quality pieces that spoke to the well-to-do clientele of the time. Born in Milan in 1903, Buffa trained at the Politecnico di Milano. Following his graduation in 1927, he worked briefly for Gio Ponti, and in 1928, he partnered with architect Antonio Cassi to establish their own design studio in Milan. By 1936, Paolo Buffa opened his own independent studio where he became particularly successful, in part because he had already tapped into his unique combination of stylistic elements. His incorporation of more traditionally Neoclassical motifs or materials – for example, rich rosewoods or supple, velveteen fabrics – with the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art...

Brutalist high-back chair, a statement piece made from solid tree trunk planks. This chair embodies the raw essence of nature, showcasing its rugged b...

Dimensions: approx. 50 × 45 × 77 × 44 cm (19.7 × 17.7 × 30.3 × 17.3 in) (Width × Depth × Height, Seat height) Original set of four dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and prod...

How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1950 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...

Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...

Reminiscent of Adrian Pearsall designs, this formal Mid-Century dining chair set includes six side chairs and a sculptural walnut body. The chairs feature a curved spindle seat back ...

1950's Stitched Leather armchair by Jacques Adnet France

Beautiful daybeds designed by the Dutch designer Dick Cordemeijer for Auping. The frames are grey and the top bar's are made from solid teak. In very good condition seen there age....

A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 14.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Rare easy chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by A.R. Klingenberg & Søn in Denmark.

Impressive pair of chairs by Paolo Buffa from the 1950's. The chairs are in excellent condition and have been newly re-upholstered in a Donghia mohair.

A rare pair of Danish teak armchairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen C 1950 having rosewood inset into the arms.

A pair of walnut and fabric lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. 15.5” seat height  

Jolie set de six chaises par Joaquim Tenreiro ( possibilité de douze) Tout est d’origine.

Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.

1950’s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon – Good Quantities Available 1950’s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon – Good Quantities Available. Ple...

Offered: This beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa, made in the Netherlands in the 1950s. This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa features a timeless design, a beautifully sha...

A set of ten Mario Papperzini for Salterini armchairs in iron and brass with solid brass balls. 40.25 High by 24.5" Wide by 27.5" Deep Circa 1950-1959 $25,000.00 for set of 10

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Curved sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian design.

Set of elegant lounge chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1936. The MK51 was part of a small series of upholstered furniture that Koch designed in the 1930s that has become iconic piec...

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...

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shape...

This is gorgeous set of cane back and two upholstered back dining chairs with carved walnut frames and plaid upholstery in pastel tones in good condition. These are cane chairs so p...

Prototype folding chair of tubular metal with plastic ball caps and its original yellow mesh fabric sling dating to the late 1950’s or early 1960’s. By architect and designer Henry Glass, an Austrian emigre who worked with Gilbert Rohde in New York City in the late 1930’s and then studied in Chicago with Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. Glass was ahead of his time in his concerns with pre-fabrication, modularity, affordability, and ecological responsibility. He was known for his knock-down furniture designs–chairs and tables that folded, nested, or stacked for easy mobility and space-saving flexibility. Austere and visually interesting, these designs utilized inexpensive materials such as plywood, masonite, tubular steel, and canvas. The present piece, never produced, channels Gerrit Rietveld in proposing a low-cost mid-century outdoor chair...

Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood and blue velvet paolo buffa design 1950, elegance and rarity for this wonderful pair of armchairs.

A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and a Josef Frank-designed floral-printed fabric designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Presents with dramatic patina, vintage fabric in fair co...

A stunning, rare , stylish and super comfortable Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates iron frame armchair in original fabric...Signed with the Craft Associates tag.Hand delivery avai...

Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe floral motif (it appears slightly pink in some of the images but is not). Clean lines w...

1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Of Nine 1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Of Nine. These chairs were produced by the f...

1950’s French 510 Mullca Aqua Stacking Dining Chairs – Large Quantity Available. One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company th...