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Pair Arm Chairs In The Manner Of Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly genuine Parzinger, these chairs bear a number of Parzinger characteristics, including his
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Hollywood Regency French Style Orange Fabric Fireside Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, tapered legs, very nice vintage item, great style and form, circa 1950. Measurements: 39" H x 28" W x 26
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mexican Modernist Dining Arm Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of four dining /arm chairs, Solid mahogany wood in sculptural shape
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Four T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Moss Green Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unexpected moss green stained walnut arm chairs, with a colorful deco revival woven upholstery, by
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair and Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge chairs paired with 2 Three-strand Arm Captian's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Eero Saarinen 42 inch Table and Two Arm Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Newer Saarinen Laminate topped 42 inch table and two swivle arm chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Paolo Buffa Style Ebonized Sculptural Button Back Arm Chair in White Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Paolo Buffa Style Ebonized Sculptural Button Back Arm Chair Upholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair Erwin-Lambeth Louis XV Style Arm Chairs Ottoman
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Louis XV fauteuils with matching ottoman in a auerolin yellow, black and white geometric flamestitch linen upholstery. Carved wood frames have been lacquered and antiqued to ...
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculptural armchairs by E.Wormley for Dunbar from the Janus Collection.Green Tag.
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

2 Pairs (or Set of 5) Modern Open Arm Chairs by Grand Rapids
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
reclining angle. Set of 5 is $3995. Pairs available for $1800. Very reminiscent of the #5482 Arm Chair by
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Bert England Sculpted Walnut Linen Slat Back Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Bert England for Johnson Furniture sculpted walnut and linen upholstered arm chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Linen

BO-72 arm chair by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Hägersten, SE
Armchair model "BO-72" designed by Finn Juhl. Made in Denmark by Bovirke during the 1950s. Frame made from solid teak with cognac colored leather upholstery with patina. Very good co...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Edward Wormley Ash White Wool A-Frame Arm Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A-Frame" arm chairs with cane backs and new winter
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Willy Van Der Meeren F2 Arm Chair by Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Wire Frame with Wood Armrests and Black Vinyl Upholstered Seat + Back. Sold in Set of 6.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Arm or Club Chair in the Manner of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding Mid-Century Modernist arm or club chair in the manner of Billy Haines features an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Finn Juhl Danish Teak Lounge Arm Chair Ottoman circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak lounge chair with sculptural carved arms by Finn Juhl for France & Sons, Model 136
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar High Back Arm Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
High-back lithe vintage Italian style chairs with elongated peak formed rear supports and sinuous
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Maple

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sculpted Saber Arm Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sculpted Saber arm chairs for Widdicomb.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings For Widdicomb arm chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibibngs for Widdicomb lougne chairs with dowel frames
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Webbed Arm Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Armchair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features dowel frame with webbed seat and back support. Includes cushions.
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of Antique Restored Louis XVI Upholstered Living Room Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful pair of Louis XV living room arm chairs have been masterfully restored by our
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Mid Century Side/Arm Chair in Ebonized Walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern arm/ side chair was designed by the illustrious George Nelson for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Vista Furniture Arm Chairs, Pair
By Jay Spectre, Brown Jordan, Kipp Stewart
Located in New Windsor, NY
Furniture Company. Circa 1950-60.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of CH-24 arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1950. Often
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Dan Johnson “Viscount” Brass Accent and Leather Arm Chairs for Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dan Johnson “Viscount” Brass Accent and Leather Arm Chairs for Selig
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner Early Set of Six Arm Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six early armchairs with frame of mahogany. Seat and back with original black patinated leather upholstery. Model 432, made by Plan Møbler. This model is...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Arm Chairs with Mohair Upholstery, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant high back arm chairs, dark mahogany with new mohair upholstery and leather welting
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Mahogany

Gio Ponti Style Arm Chair And Swivel Ottoman Italian Mid-century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic gio ponti attributed arm chair and ottoman mid-century modern. The fabric on both need
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rosewood Black Leather Capella Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Pair Available
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arm chair model 4 from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø executed in beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood Black Leather Capella Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Pair Available
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arm chair model 4 from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø executed in beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Arm Chair in Teak by Erik Buck
By Erik Buch, Povl Dinesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian arm chair in teak by Erik Buck for Povl Dinesen. Referenced by the
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1950s Teak Rattan Arm Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1950s Mid-Century Modern armchair or rasy chair in dark teak wood and hand woven rattan. This
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Teak, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner JH-509 Walnut Arm Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1950's. Originally designed for conference and meeting rooms, this newly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquis / Arm Chairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of distress-green painted Louis XVI Style Marquis by Maison Jansen. Both with reeded wood frame backs decorated with bulbous details, cushioned seat.
Can buy one!
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Fana Metaal "No. 112" Black Tubular Chairs with Acrylic Arm Rests
By Fana Metaal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Fana Metaal produced chairs with upholstered tubular metal frames featuring a standout
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tall-Back Arm Chairs in COM
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tall back upholstered arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Dating to the
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Arm Chairs in the Style of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Houston, TX
Comfort and design come together in these beautiful arm chairs in the style of Jens Risom. The
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

7 piece Iron Patio Set Oval table - 6 chairs 2 arm, 4 side
Located in Ferndale, MI
7 piece Iron Patio Set Oval table - 6 chairs 2 arm, 4 side. Possibly Salterini or California Iron
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Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge or Arm Chairs for Calvin 1950s, USA
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Paul McCobb lounge or arm chairs for Calvin 1950s, USA Walnut Frame. The chairs have
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Arne Vodder Caned Back Arm Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By France Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
WONDERFUL PAIR OF DANISH MODERN TEAK ARNE VODDER ARM CHAIRS. THE CHAIRS RETAIN THEIR ORIGINAL WARM
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sycamore, Cane, Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wood Arm Chair No. 8 by Helge Sibast, 1953
By Helge Sibast
Located in Odense, DK
Sibast. The chair features a wonderfully patinated teak frame with scissor legs and spindled back. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Erwin Lambeth Upholstered Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful set of two lounge chairs with exceptional lines, a low profile design and very well
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Arm Chairs "P36" by Carlo de Carli, Tecno Italy 1957
By Carlo di Carli, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of arm chairs "P36" by Carlo de Carli, Tecno Italy 1957.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Willy Van Der Meeren F2 Arm Chair By Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rare F2 Metal Chair is a great example of Modern Belgian Social furniture. New Rust Leather
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
can be removed. Table surface made from ash and birch. the chair has its original webbing in good
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Country French Provincial Louis XV Style Arm Chairs Pink Carved Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Country French / Louis XV Style carved walnut living room / bedroom boudoir arm
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Lambskin arm chair no 1748, Peter Hvidt Orla Mölgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Lounge chair newly upholstered with white sheepskin. Model 1748 designed in the 1950s by Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Lambskin

Set of Five Albert Haberer Arm Chairs for H. Fleiner Stuttgart, Germany, 1950s
By Albert Haberer, Hermann Fleiner
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare matched and excellent. Set of five Haberer chairs with leather sling back.  
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Lounge Arm Easy Chairs in Walnut and Bouclé Cushions, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful pair of Swedish lounge chairs in walnut and newly upholstered cushions in white
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

"Cow horn" Arm Chair by Svend Aage Madsen by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen, 1950s
By K. Knudsen Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Cow horn" chair designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen & Søn in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Early Model Ico Parisi Desk Chair with Arm Rests by MIM Roma, Italy 1959
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare early model office chair, designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Set of 2 Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2) early Danish Modern arm chairs by Enjar Larsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Executive Swivel Lounge Armchair by Topform, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Topform
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Manufacturer: TOPFORM Label on the bottom. Date of manufacture: circa 1950 Model: Swivel arm chair
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Polished Aluminum Leather Regency Lounge Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Polished aluminum and leather lounge chair circa mid 1950's. This arm chair is part of an ensemble
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American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Dinning Arm Chair Henredon c. 1950’s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Rare Frank Lloyd Wright dining chair, from the classic Taliesen series, made by Henredon circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Original Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair by Edward Matthes for N A Jorgenson 1950 s
By Carl Edward Matthes
Located in Portland, OR
An original lounge chair by Carl Edward Matthes for N. A. Jorgensen, 1959. An iconic chair designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Paul Laslo Double Arm Chair for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
California modern chair designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak frame with distinctive
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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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, 2023
    Chairs 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, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    An 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining 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.