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Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare big rattan chair designed by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina in the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Heywood-Wakefield, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Heywood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Rattan and Brass, by Maison et Jardin, 1950 s
By Jean Dive, Gilles Sermadiras, Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of lounge chairs set in "Malaca" rattan structure with brass details . Two removable cushions
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Tito Agnoli Pair of Rattan Chairs for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Tito Agnoli pair of chairs in Rattan, Italy - 1950s. We have also listed a Tito Agnoli mirror and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

1950s Ficks Reed Rattan Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
American manufactured 1950s Ficks Reed chair and ottoman with unusually well maintained and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Striking French design from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Inlaid Wood and Vienna Straw Chair, Italy, 1950 s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant 1950s chair in inlaid wood, rattan, wicker and Vienna straw resting on four rounded and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Rattan Wicker Bamboo Recliner Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Dal Vera
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury recliner lounge chair rendered in rattan wicker bamboo and cane with recently
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Patio Golden Woven Rattan Bamboo Comfy Lounge Chair Modern Italy 1950s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Mid-Century Modern tall patio wicker and rattan comfy lounge chair from Italy. No
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Kay Fisker, 1950s
By Kay Fisker, Robert Wengler
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of great looking lounge chairs designed by Kay Fisker and made by R. Wengler in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chairs Paul Frankl Style, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern rattan sofa and lounge chairs Paul Frankl style, 1950s. Cushions are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rattan

Thonet Rattan Chairs CM166 on Black Metal Base, 1950s France 2 available
By Thonet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
These beautiful CM 166 Thonet rattan chairs came from the 1950s. Seat and back in concentric circle
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950s Paul Frankl Rattan Three Strand and Gray Cushions Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of chairs in the style of Paul Frankl made of rattan circa the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Rattan

Pair of Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of Paul Frankl style bamboo rattan lounge chairs, 1950s having six strand square pretzel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Model 516a lounge chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebr. Jonkers, 1950 s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful adjustable rattan lounge chair, model 516a, was designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rattan

Rattan and Wrought Iron Sling Lounge Chair in Manner of John Risley, circa 1950s
By John Risley
Located in Peabody, MA
Hammock-form curvaceous sling chair in woven rattan on a wrought iron base, in the manner of John
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Rattan Chair in the Style of Franco Albini, Italian, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very stylish chair. Probably designed by Franco Albini. Rattan and wrought iron. Solid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Danish Black Rattan and Faux Fur Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
Probably one of the coolest accent chairs you'll find anywhere, this rare 1950s Danish rattan chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Arne Vodder Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Rattan Chairs for Sibast 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Furniture in the 1950s, with teak wood frame, seat and back in rattan India cane, manufactured Danimrca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser Teak and Rattan, Vatne Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Fredrik Kayser - lounge chairs for Vatne Lenestolfabrik, 1960s. Teak wood elegance meets a woven
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rattan, Teak

1950s Wicker Rattan Italian Design Midcentury Armchair Lounge Chair, Set of 2
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of lounge chairs Tubular steel frame with woven wicker. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Gio Ponti Ninfea Rattan Folding Chair for Fratelli Reguitti Italie, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare Gio Ponti Ninfea folding chair for Fratelli Reguitti. Italy 1950s, beech, original caning
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Mahogany

Viggo Boesen Style Rattan Lounge Set by Rohe, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Original and rare rattan garden lounge set manufactured by the famous Dutch company Rohe in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Glass

Set of Four Gio Ponti Superleggera Style Metal Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
Featuring a black metallic frame with brass details and seat in rattan. This sculptural chair was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Danish Modern Nanna Ditzel Iconic Basket Chairs, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bellport, NY
chairs simple but fabulous, the chair lifts of from the base, dont know why, but it works, and is very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Ash

Set of Two Charlotte Perriand-Style Chairs - France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s, these chairs combine the elegance of wood with the freshness of rattan, making them the perfect
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan

1950s Wicker Rattan Italian Design Midcentury Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Tubular steel frame with woven wicker Excellent.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Chairs, Janine Abraham Dirk Jan Rol, Italy, 1950s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, Italy, 1950s Rare pair of chairs Rattan and wicker, metal base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Gio Ponti and Carminati Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Wicker chair designed by Lio Carminati for Vittorio Bonacina, 1950. Carminati was a student of Gio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
woven rattan cane seats. Produced by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Cognac brown aniline leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Vintage Design Rattan Lounge Chairs Designed by Rohe Noordwolde, 1950
By Rohe Noordwolde, Rohé Rotan
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of early 1950s rattan lounge chairs designed by Dutch designer Rohe Noordwolde in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Design Rattan Lounge Chairs Designed by Rohe Noordwolde, 1950
By Rohe Noordwolde, Rohé Rotan
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of early 1950s rattan lounge chairs designed by Dutch designer Rohe Noordwolde in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan

1950s Rattan Throne Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s rattan throne chair. Needs reupholstering.
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by P.J. Muntendam for Gebroeders Jonker, 1950s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam, NL
black leather cushion and black leather head cushion. This wonderful lounge chair has a rattan back
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Wood

Rare Dirk Van Sliedregt Rohe Noordwolde High Back Rattan Chair, Netherlands 1950
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Dirk Van Sliedregt Rohe Noordwolde High Back Rattan Chair, Netherlands 1950s This highback
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Rattan

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Chairs, Carl Hansen Son, Denmark, 1950s
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of CH27 chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Oak

Set of Six Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Dining chairs, oak, rustic, farmhouse, minimalist, France, 1950s These chairs have a beautifully
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Rush, Wood, Oak

Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Danish, Niels Moller, 1950s
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of ten dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller For J.L. Moller, Denmark, 1950s. Model 78. A sleek
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Teak

Pair of Vintage French 1950s Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of vintage French dining chairs have rattan backs and painted sabot metal cap feet. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Three “Bauche” Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France 1950s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
wood: chairs with gentle S-curve legs, front and back; tables with elliptical tops. In the mid-1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Rattan, Pine

Pair of Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs by J. Abraham and Dirk Rol, France 1950
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
during the late 1950s. This incredibly rare sculptural rattan chairs are considered the "Nirvana" of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of 1950s Gio Ponti Ladderback Chairs "Ferrante" by A. Bulleri Co, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning pair of Italian ladder back chairs made at A. Bulleri & Co. Cascina in the early 1950s and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Chairs

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Cane, Rattan, Beech

Ebonized Wooden Valet from Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Catonvielle, FR
This valet was produced by the Italian design house Fratelli Reguitti in Italy, circa 1950. It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Set of 6 Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair Chandigarh, India Model PJ-SI-28-A, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Set of 6 Pierre Jeanneret office chair Chandigarh, India: Model PJ-SI-28-A, 1950s. Designed for the
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Rattan, Teak

Four 1950s Decorative Wrought Iron and Rattan Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Four 1950s wrought iron and rattan armchairs with leather seats. Has a wrought iron frame with a
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Modernist 1950s Rattan Table and Chair by Rohe Noordwolde the Netherlands
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A lovely genuine vintage modernist rattan table and chair handcrafted by the wicker craftsman of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Faux Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Rattan Desk / Vanity Table and Chair by Louis Sognot circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table and chair set by Louis Sognot (circa 1950s). Characteristic of its
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Rattan Desk / Vanity Table and Chair by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table and chair set by Louis Sognot (circa 1950s). An absolute charmer and an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Midcentury Garden Chair in Rattan Vintage Bonacina Italian Design, 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden chair in rattan Bonacina Italian design brown red, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Rattan Desk Table and Chair by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Desk Louis Sognot 50s This pretty little vintage rattan desk from the 1950s by Louis SOGNOT can be
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rattan

Exceptional Midcentury French Rattan Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful 1950s vintage rattan chair from France with woven seat and back and wrapping detail along
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

1950s Chippendale Faux Bamboo Rattan Settee Arm Chair Chinoiserie
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous vintage settee finely crafted of solid wood carved in a bamboo design with big down filled seat cushion. Exceptional quality piece of furniture. Not marked by manufacturer....
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chippendale Settees

1950s Restored 8 Person Convertible Rattan Dining Table and 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set includes 1950s Restored 8 Person Convertible Rattan and Mahogany Dining Table and 8 Dining
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Vintage 1940s Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Rattan

Original Pair of Rattan Easy Chairs of the 1950s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great pair of rattan easy chairs is a design of the 1950s. These easy chairs are low and wide
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

High Wingback Rattan Chair by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Den Haag, NL
High wingback Rattan armchair, designed for the Cruiser 'Conte Biancamano' in the late 1940's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo

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1950s Rattan Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950s rattan chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s rattan chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and wood. There are 1304 antique and vintage 1950s rattan chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950s rattan chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s rattan chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s rattan chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Franco Albini, Ficks Reed and Bonacina are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Rattan Chairs?

1950s rattan chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.

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 1950s Rattan Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many furniture lovers believe that rattan chairs are worth it. Not only is rattan a visually appealing choice of material for furniture making, but it is also a lightweight, durable material that resists damage due to UV, moisture and fluctuations in temperature. Rattan chairs in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Art Deco styles are especially popular today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in rattan chairs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find rattan chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.