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1950
s Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four Dark Waln
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Upholstered Thon dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – set of four dark walnut
1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Tables
Materials
Upholstery
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
1950s Real Iceland Sheep and Lamb Upholstered Stool Chair
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Mid Century stool dating from the 1950s. The stool has got 4 black lacquered tapered legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Plywood Cor Alons HF506 Easy Chairs for Den Boer Gouda the Netherlands
By Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
very early 1950s
We have re-upholstered these chairs with a stunning De Ploeg 'Steppe" wool
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
1950s Newly Upholstered Vintage Armchair or Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A stylish, extremely comfortable and very unusual vintage armchair, this dates from the 1950s. We
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Upholstered Club Chairs in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In the style of Gio Ponti Mid-Century pair of modern club chairs with notched out arms and deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Feathers
$8,500 / set
Guillermo Eyelash Wing Chair Newly Upholstered Armchair in Black Velvet, 1950s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly reupholstered Guillermo wing chair, and iconic Hollywood Regency chair. The main fabric is
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
1950s Midcentury French Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s midcentury upholstered dining chairs – set of eight. Superb set of very original midcentury
Category
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Birch
Tripod Real Iceland Sheep Lamb Upholstered Stool Chair 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Mid Century Tripod stool dating from the 1950s. The stool has got 3 black lacquered tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Tripod Real Iceland Sheep Lamb Upholstered Stool Chair 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Mid Century Tripod stool dating from the 1950s. The stool has got 3 black lacquered tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair 1950s Italian Upholstered Lounge Chairs Teak Midcentury Modern Ponti Style
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Rare pair of two-tone 1950s Italian Midcentury modern lounge chairs, unknown designer and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Woven French Chair Set and Ottoman Upholstered in Turkish Textile, France, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
France. One chair slightly larger than the other with ottoman to share. Newly upholstered in vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Cord, Rope
Iron Table and Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Table with round glass top and four chairs on iron legs with rosette decors of the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
$4,145 / set
Pair of 1950s Gilded Wood Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ornate 1950s gilded wood Chiavari chairs upholstered in ivory twill.
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Muslin, Wood
1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian 1950's lounge chairs, newly upholstered in velvet, with curved armrest. Raised on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
$6,800
Pair of French 50s Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of French 1950's upholstered lounge chairs with splayed arms, tight back and loose seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Italian Recliner Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian recliner chairs, new upholstered and refurbished. Metal legs and brass bouts. Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
$6,500
French Mid-Century Side Chair, Single
Located in Pasadena, CA
French side armchair from the 1950’s. The chair is upholstered in an extremely soft white vinyl and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
late 1950s. The chair is upholstered in cognac colored leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Large Danish Fifties Chair
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful shaped 1950's Danish oversized upholstered chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
SK660 Pierre Guariche Easy Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. These chairs has been upholstered with a high quality "bouclé" fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
A Pair of Walnut Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic armchairs from the 1950's. Chairs have been upholstered in a light beige fabric and framed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Bertha Schaefer Side Chairs
By M. Singer
Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural pair of 1950s walnut side chairs upholstered in a natural linen muslin designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Pair of chairs by Willem Gispen
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of armchairs by Dutch designer Willem Hendrik Gispen, 1950s. The chairs are upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs in Purple Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of American 1950s chairs, ebonized and upholstered in purple fabric with green trim.
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of English 1950s Upholstered Chairs from the Carlton Club in London
Located in Atlanta, GA
circa 1950 pair of upholstered English chairs, combined with the lightness of their bleached finish
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950
s French Lounge Chairs Upholstered In Donghia Mohair Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's French Lounge chairs, the chairs have been reupholstered in Donghia Mohair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Paolo Buffa, Fruitwood Dining Chairs Upholstered in Purple Velvet, 1950
s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 1950's Italian Fruitwood dining chairs by Paolo Buffa recently reupholstered in a deep
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
1950
s English Oak Upholstered Church Chairs - Set of Fifteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s English Oak Upholstered Church Chairs – Set Of Fifteen
1950’s English Oak Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Upholstered Maple Dining Side Chairs, 1950
s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple & Black Vinyl Side Chairs. Featuring sturdy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Bertil Fridhagen Upholstered Easy Chair for Bodafors, Sweden 1950s
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Erik Ekholm.
This stunning, upholstered solid wood easy chair combines elements of classical and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Pair of Upholstered Mullca, Side, Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s pair of vintage upholstered Mullca, side, dining chairs. One of our most favorite chairs, in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker Pair of Lounge Chairs, New Upholstered, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with white Energy fabric from Nevotex
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in Lambswool
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1950s highback lounge chair with open armrests in stained beechwood. Maker is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Four 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Newly Upholstered Dining Room Chairs
By Ico
Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Set of 4 dining room chairs in the typical style of main Italian Mid-Century Modern designers such
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Newly Upholstered
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1950s highback lounge chair with open armrests in stained beechwood. Maker is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Silvio Cavatorta Pair of Chairs with Brass Legs Re-upholstered in Velvet, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two side chairs designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Newly Upholstered Lounge Chair and Stool Set, 1950s light multicolored fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered lounge chair and stool set, Italy, 1950s
The newly upholstered set comprises a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs are upholstered in premium green velvet fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Upholstered Lounge Chair Model 257 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered lounge chair in vintage flora and fauna print having two swivel casters, designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Melchiorre Bega Exceptional Set of 12 Upholstered Dining Chairs. 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Set of 12 mid-century modern dining chairs (2 Arm and 10 Side) in walnut, upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Federico Munari Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of newly upholstered Federico Munari lounge chairs, produced in Italy in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1950s Red Silk and Linen Blend Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom upholstered red silk and linen blend slipper chairs with oak ball feet, lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chair with Solid Teak Frame, upholstered
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in London, GB
Arne Hovmand-Olsen 1919-1989. Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Dining chair with solid teak frame, back
Category
Antique 1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Pierre Guariche and Andre Motte Pair Upholstered Club Chairs, France, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
1950s French pair of upholstered club chairs designed by Pierre Guariche and Andre Motte.
Trademark
Category
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Marine Wool
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of vintage 1950s Italian lounge chairs re-upholstered in Marine blue wool. Original brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs, a Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful cool grey upholstered dining chair set. Recalling the history of Belgian craft, these
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
German Lounge Chair Beech Details Upholstered With Original Green Velvet. 1950s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful German lounge chair with beech details and upholstered with green velvet in allover
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly upholstered early 1950s Italian lounge chair with arms in the style of Marco Zanuso with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
1950s Norwegian Egg Chair
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare 1950s Norwegian egg chair, upholstered in velvet. Fabric shows some wear and marks. Re
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
A set of 6 French 1950
s Oak Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 6 French 1950s green vinyl upholstered oak chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six, 1950s Rope Upholstered Scissor Dining Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 rope upholstered scissor chairs(4 pictured), circa 1950s
in the style of Danish designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Danish Pair of Slim Oak Cigar / Lounge Chairs Upholstered Vintage Red Wool
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two original lounge chairs 'Cigar chairs' from the 1950's covered with vintage red
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
1950s Belgian Os De Mouton Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
From circa 1950 Belgium, these oak dining chairs re-interpret the traditional “Os de Mouton
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Willy Van Der Meeren Black Metal Chair Upholstered in Grey Leather Belgium 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Black metal desk or dining chair by the architect and designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Zanuso Arflex Pair of Lady Chairs in Grey Beige Velvet Mid-Century, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
Zanuso Arflex pair of lady chairs in grey beige velvet Mid-Century, Italy, 1950s.
Beautiful lady
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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1950s Upholstered Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s upholstered chairs available for sale. The range of distinct 1950s upholstered chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. 1950s upholstered chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s upholstered chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Edward Wormley, Baumann France and James Leonard each produced beautiful 1950s upholstered chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Upholstered Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,410, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $88,554 highest priced.
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 Upholstered Chairs
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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