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A PAIR OF ARM CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO BILLY HAINES
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sleek arm chairs attributed to famed Hollywood designer Billy Haines, Ca. 1950; klismos
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Impeccable Mid Century Spanish Sofa
Arm Chair Set
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Beautifully upholstered three seat sofa and arm chairs in classic mid century design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Sofas
Pair of Arm Chairs Attributed to Carlo Graffi
Located in Aspen, CO
Pair of birchwood lounge chairs attributed to Italian architect Carlo Graffi (1905 - 1981
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Linen
Caned back arm chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Caned back arm chair with brass sabots and vintage Spinneyback leather. Designed by Edward Wormley
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Pair of Modernist Arm Chairs with Spoon Back Design
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant and modern arm chairs with
stylized cut-out backs and curved spoon
back design
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis XVI Style armchairs. The chairs are in an original flat-white finish. The chairs are covered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,940 / set
Pair, Bahama Wicker Swivel Arm Chairs.
Located in Bellport, NY
A massive pair of swivel wicker armchairs from the 50s, generous seats with original cushions,there is a matching love seat , all in wonderful condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Bahamian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Important Pair of Leather Arm-chairs by Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Large Red Leather Arm Chairs; Comfortable Pieces with Beautiful Lines Bridging
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
A Pair of Jens Risom Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Jens Risom upholstered lounge chairs. Walnut frames. Vintage fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Set of eight " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM
By Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of 8 walnut " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM. Beautiful chairs with caned backs and strong
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Arm Chair #83A by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An oak armchair model #83A by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen. The chair was presented at the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Scandinavian Modern bentwood birch arm chairs have been fully restored and are ready
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Birch
Pair of Selig Arm Chairs by Poul Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural pair of teak armchairs by Poul Jensen for Selig
new blue/grey upholstery and new original Fagas straps
marked
new blue/grey upholstery and new original Fagas straps
marked
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair Of Niels Otto Møller Danish Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair mid century modern Scandinavian armchairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and made by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Århus, Denmark. Model 56, an elegant design, in teak with wove...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Rope
*SALE* Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
"D, Seat Height: 18"H
Arm Height: 25 1/2"H
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, PVC
French Mid Century Spool Leg Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1950's spool leg chairs with original leather seat cushions.
Note the legs are on
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Arm chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Mogens Koch, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highland, IN
A gorgeous chair that epitomizes Scandinavian design, this armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen exhibits
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Oak, Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Arm Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of low profile but very solid design arm chairs by Harvey Prober.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Finn Juhl Arm Chairs in White Leather.
Located in Toronto, ON
An elegant and refined pair of teak arm chairs in original white leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pair Of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and classic pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings arm chairs with new upholstery over down
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs witrh Coral upholstery
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of faux bamboo arm chair with coral upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Fabulous Pair of Regency Style Parcel Gilt Arm Chairs
Located in Amarillo, TX
Incredible pair of 1950's Italian parcel gilt side chairs in an intense deep watermelon color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Dux Teak Arm Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of open arm solid teak lounge chairs by Dux with original cushions and fabric. Dux mark
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore, Fabric, Teak
Paolo Buffa Upholstered Arm Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered arm chair by the Milanese architect and designer Paolo Buffa. The chair has the sleek
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair, Chic 1950s Cozy Comfy Arm Chairs.
Located in Bellport, NY
Graceful and compact cozy comfy Mid Century Arm Chairs.New upholstery and a Cowtan & Tout fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Restored Frankl Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1940s three strand Frankl round pretzel arm lounge chair pair. This chair sets features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Pair of Luther Conover Iron and Leather Arm Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Iron chairs with original leather designed by Luther Conover, arm height 24" at front (22" in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century American Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching maple arm chairs with upholstered cushions & removable head rests.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique & stylish mid-century arm chairs with walnut frames and original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Burt England for Johnson Furniture arm chair and ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dowel frame arm chair with matching ottoman. Reupholstered in ivory fabric, dark brown finish on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Unusual Mahogany
Crimson Regency Modern Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved solid mahogany frame and crimson silk /linen upholstered arm or desk chair. Large mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Silk
Tall Drexel Barrel Back Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Strong lines and contrasting walnut wood grain, with a slight Danish influence. Tall back arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, PVC
Empire Style Black Leather
Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant black leather and walnut empire style rounded back arm chair with brass nail head trim
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Pair of White Lacquere Arm Chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of lacquered and upholstered arm chairs No. 162A in platinum maple designed by Tommi Parzinger
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Paint
Uncommon Wenge Arm Chairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
of barrel back arm chairs with an uncommon wenge frame in the original spring green upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wenge, Upholstery
Harvey Probber Curved Back Low Arm Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Set of 4 Curved Coral Arm and Back Easy Chairs.
With spayed back legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane
Pair Of Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
executive chair listed on 1stdibs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly scaled side chairs in walnut with white faux leather seats trimmed in brass nail heads. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Cane seat and back arm chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bent wood chairs with cane seats and back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Eero Saarinen For Knoll Early Wooden Leg Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
early edition chairs with wooden legs, newly upholstered in a houndstooth fabric. As shown in the last
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an sculptural mid-century modern arm chair in black naugahyde by Heritage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Pair Stylized Black Lacquer Arm Chairs With Interlocking Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Quality on par with Baker or Kittinger. Beautifully carved chairs with curule back splat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
50
s Pair of Arm Chairs in Jansen style
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Giltwood and Cane Arm Chairs with Double Cushion Upholstery in the Style of Jansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Pair of Arm Chairs attributed to Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti and upholstered in new old stock orange woven fabric by Tecno.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs. Constructed with solid walnut wood. New upholstery. No
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Axel Bender Madsen Rosewood Dining Arm Chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
comfortable backrest. The pair of chairs are in their original finish and upholstered in the original black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
$3,800 / set
Hans Wegner Mid Century Oak Arm Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish low back lounge chair GE290 designed in 1955 by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA.
Solid oak frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Bambi Arm Chair by Rolf Rastad
Adolf Relling
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted and sculptural Bambi arm chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Armchairs
Pair Louis XV Style Stretcher Base Shell Carved Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great Pair of Vintage French Style Carved Open Arm Chairs with unique x-form stretcher bases. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Pair of Channel Tufted Leather Arm Chairs by Monteverdi-Young
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of channel-tufted leather and walnut arm chairs, designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Restored 6-Strand "Infinity" Arm Lounge Chair With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare six-strand "Infinity" arm rattan lounge chair with a unique arched center base made with wide
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid century Danish Leather Arm Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning 1950's Danish arm chair newly upholstered in rich red/brown high-sheen soft leather
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair Art Deco Bleached Mahogany
Tuquoise Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of striking art deco arm chairs in bleached mahogany frames with turquoise blue vinyl covering
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Pair of Sculptura Arm Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of green arm chairs by Russell Woodard.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
" D x 27 1/2" H, Seat 16" H
1stdibs Reference # LU97151092540
Chair 32" W x 33" D x 27 1/2" H
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair Sculpted White Oak
Woven Leather Arm Chairs
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculpted white oak arm chairs with woven umber leather strap seats and backs with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
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1950 Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1950 arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are many kinds of the 1950 arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950 arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950 arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950 Arm Chair?
Prices for a 1950 arm chair start at $20 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,250.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950 Arm Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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