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Italian Swivel Longue Armchair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Italian Swivel longue chair in style of Ico Parisi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Italian Swivel Longue Armchair 1950s
Italian Swivel Longue Armchair 1950s
$1,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Upholstered Italian Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
of armchairs is attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo Buffa. Coinciding with contemporary debates
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian mid century wooden striped fabric armchairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century wooden striped fabric armchairs, 1950s Set of three armchairs with padded seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of mid-century Italian armchairs, this refined pair combines elegant proportions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Velvet

Wingback Armchairs In Poplar And Mohair By Orlando Orlandi, Italy 1950 s
By Orlando Orlandi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Not much is known about Milanese architect Orlando Orlandi except that he worked with Gio Ponti for a certain period of time. It has been suggested by various sources that this speci...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Poplar

Siva Poggibonsi enamelled armchairs Italy 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptionally rare set of outdoor chairs was designed and produced by Siva Poggibonsi in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Enamel

Pair of Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of Italian armchairs dates from the 1950s and reflects the refined material contrasts and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Elegant Walnut Paolo Buffa Styled Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 50s armchair in the style of Paolo Buffa featuring sturdy and detailed wood frame.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Wood

Pale Blue Tall Italian Wingchairs, Italy 1950 s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light blue cotton upholstered armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa on cherry legs with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Italian Armchair, Marco Zanuso Style, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, Marco Zanuso style, 1950s. Dimensions: H=92 cm; W= 82 cm; D=82 cm; H s = 40 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Italian Armchair, Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, Gio Ponti style, 1950s. Dimensions: H=84 cm; W=74 cm; D= 71 cm; Height seat = 35
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Armchairs Wood Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs; spring padding, skai covering, legs in ebony-stained wood with brass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Armchairs Foam Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs; foam padding, imitation leather covering, stained beech wood legs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Foam, Beech

Italian 1950s Armchair in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian 1950s armchair in style of Gio Ponti.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Italian armchairs, circa 1950s. Newly restored with blonde finish. Wood frame and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Peaked Wingback Armchair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-war Italian design. These postwar boom years of the 1950s through the 1960s were a greatly influential
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Chair - Manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This extravagant Italian armchair was made by I.S.A. Bergamo in the 1950s. The furniture body is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

I.S.A. 1950s Living Room with Floor Lamp, Wood Brass Padded, 1950, Italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
I.S.A. 1950s living room with floor lamp wood brass padded, 1950, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of club armchairs from the 50s, Italian. I redid the upholstery of the armchairs with a pearl
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Cotton

Large Grey Boucle Fabric Wingback Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome large wingback armchair. New upholstery in grey Boucle fabric. Seat height 43cm, total
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Pair of Burgundy "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of burgundy velvet egg chairs on brass legs, the chairs will need re-upholstery.           
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani, Italian Modern, Cherrywood, Velvet, Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Manhasset, NY
, 1950s An Italian armchair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV c. 1950s. This Model 5700 was originally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Italian 1950s Armchairs in Walnut Reupholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sexy 1960s seating from Italia with Italian ROMO fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Walnut

Set of two 1950s armchair with adjustable backrest, Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1950s armchair with adjustable backrest Armchair made of stained beech wood with metal and fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Large Green Italian Wood Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What a great design, we couldn't see ourselves enough. Measures: width 74 cm Depth 75 cm Height 109 cm Seat height 42 cm.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s -Black Bouclette Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian armchair, 1950s -Black Bouclette Fabric New Upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Italian Restored Mid-Century Gio Ponti Attributed Armchairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian armchairs crafted in the 1950s and attributed to the legendary designer Gio
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Italian Modern Upholstered Armchairs with Tapered Feet, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Several key factors define the Italian approach to design: respect for craftsmanship, quality materials
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Malatesta Mason Walnut and Black Leather Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Roma, IT
Malatesta & Mason and produced in Italy during the first half of the 1950s. The armchair has been
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Melchiorre Bega High Backs Armchair, Italy 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Naples, IT
Italian-made armchair designed by Melchiorre Bega in the 1950s. Wooden frame upholstered and lined
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs with Wooden Bun Feet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sleek look and eliminates overly decorative embellishments. Italian designers of the 1950s experimented
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Busnelli Armchair Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s
By Busnelli
Located in Palermo, IT
Busnelli armchair Mid-Century Italian design 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern orange fabric and wood armchair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern orange fabric and wood armchair, 1950s Armchair with padded seat, back
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, New Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs, new upholstery, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Black Lacquered Metal Structure Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered metal structure armchairs, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Armless Armchair Upholstered in Chenille, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This Italian armless armchair dates from the 1950s and reflects the restrained elegance and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chenille

Pair of Armchairs Foam Leatherette, Italy, 1950s 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, foam padding, leatherette upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Foam

Italian White Metal Patio Armchair, Wood Stripes, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare 1950s patio armchair featuring a white metal frame supporting thin organic-shaped wood slabs.
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Vintage 1950s European Armchairs

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Vintage Yellow Armchair, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Vintage Yellow Armchair, Italy 1950s Vintage yellow Armchair, manufatured in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Iron

Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have a compact curved form
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

Pair of reupholstered Mid Century Armchairs, horseshoe shaped, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Beograd, RS
1950s. The armchairs are in a very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use. The bamboo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

White Boucle Fabric and Wooden Wingback Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome armchairs. New upholstery in white Boucle. We have a second identical chair here on the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

White Boucle Fabric and Wooden Wingback Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome armchairs. New upholstery in white Boucle. We have a second identical chair here on the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Nino Zoncada Italian Vinyl Leather Armchair, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This armchair was designed by Nino Zoncada in Italy in the 1950s. It has armrests and has been
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Armchair, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Leather Armchair is a design item realized in Italy in 1950s. Padded wooden structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of reupholstered Mid Century Armchairs, horseshoe shaped, Italy 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
in Italy in the 1950s. The armchairs are in a very good vintage condition with some signs of time
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Sculptural Italian Walnut Armchair, 1950s – Mid-Century Modern Design Icon
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Italian Walnut Armchair, 1950s – Mid-Century Modern Design Icon A stunning example of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Italian Mid-century Armchair Arflex 1950s Optical fabric iron feet
By Arflex
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-century Armchair Arflex 1950s Optical fabric iron feet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Armchair, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Armchair, 1950s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair, 1950s
Armchair, 1950s
$473 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Armchairs, Italian Manufacture, 1950s
By Giovanni Benzo
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of armchairs with padding upholstered with skai, structure in painted metal and extremities in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs, Blue Velvet, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Wingback Armchair in Leatherette, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Beautiful mid-century wingback armchair manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. This elegant piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Set of Two Italian Ponti Stile Armchairs from Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. The pieces of furniture have small, wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Wood Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa. Lean detailed wood frame, upholstered seat and free
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Wood

Marco Zanuso Pair of Lady Armchairs Hermès Blue Velvet Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary pair of armchairs designed in the 1950s by Marco Zanuso, one of the most renowned
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

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1950s Italian Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s Italian armchairs available for sale. The range of distinct 1950s Italian armchairs — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. We have 2491 antique and vintage 1950s Italian armchairs in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950s Italian armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s Italian armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 1950s Italian armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by ISA Bergamo, Paolo Buffa and Gio Ponti are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Italian Armchairs?

Prices for 1950s Italian armchairs start at $1 and top out at $137,280 with the average selling for $4,499.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About 1950s Italian Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.