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Pair of Steel Armchairs Skay Capitonne Red, Style Hausmann De Sede Italy 1950s
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Roma, IT
in the 1950s, these rare armchairs have a chromed steel frame and capitonne cushions. The conditions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Liberty Style Leather Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs made in the 1950s, in genuine leather and carved poplar wood, with liberty motifs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Leather, Poplar

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Curved Armchairs brown-offhwite Bouclé Fabric 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Curved Armchairs brown-offhwite Bouclé Fabric 1950s Charming armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern Bergere Armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Midcentury Midnight Blue Velvet Armchairs, Gio Ponti Style 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A pair of very stylish and extremely comfortable Italian midcentury midnight blue velvet armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian mid-century armchair in light ivory Boucle fabric and walnut wood. Designed by Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Set of 2 black leather armchairs by Figli di Renzo Minotti, Italy, 1950s.
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare pair of armchairs by Figli di Renzo Minotti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have been completely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful 1950s Italian cream two-seater sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa with a structure crafted
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set Campo Graffi Garden Armchairs in Metal and Wicker Italy Design, 1950s
By Franco Campo Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set Campo & Graffi garden armchairs in metal and wicker Italy design 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of 1950s Italian Design Armchairs in Walnut and Midcentury Beige Velvet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of 1950s Italian design armchairs in walnut and midcentury beige velvet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White fabric and wooden armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Armchair with wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of I.S.A. Bergamo Midcentury Blue Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Elegant high armchair velvet upholstery, gilt metal curved feet. I.S.A. Bergamo manufacturer, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Velvet Armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Velvet Armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa and Giardino, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Armchair Mid-Century Design 1950s Green Brass Feet by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Armchair Mid-Century Design Green Brass Feet, designed by Gigi Radice, manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century G. Rinaldi Style Blue Metal and Fabric Armchairs, Italy 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful armchair with wooden structure covered in floral fabric with blue metal tubular structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-century rare bent plywood swivel armchair by Carlo Ratti, italy, 1950s
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A remarkable example of mid-century Italian office seating, this “Genziana” chair was designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Set of 2 Chairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian pair of armchairs was manufactured in the 1950s by I.S.A. Bergamo. Both chairs would
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Wonderful sculptural armchair from the 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
wonderful sculptural armchair from the 1950s In original condition it does not need any
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid Mid-Century Modern armchair, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for Edizioni ISA
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The curved and padded wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The curved and padded wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Red Upholstered Armchair with Metal Base, Brass Elements, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair from Italy, 1950s. This piece is closely related in design to the tradition of Gianfranco
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Paolo Buffa Armchairs Cherry Velvet Green, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury Italian Paolo Buffa armchairs cherry velvet green, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Gigi Radice for Minotti Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of comfortable armchairs designed by Gigi Radice and produced in Italy in 1950. Structure made
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Flexform set of two armchairs 1950s
By Flexform
Located in bari, IT
Set of two armchairs 1950s Teak wood frame original fabric of the time in excellent condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Framar
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
By Svend Skipper
Located in London, GB
Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Arflex, Dedar, Greenapple, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lisboa, PT
other Editors or COM. Lady Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for the Casa e Arflex 1950's Material
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Lady Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for the Casa e Arflex 1950's Material Codes M105295 Misia: La
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Gio Ponti For I.S.A Wingback Armchair, 1950s Midcentury
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
. CREATOR: Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo PLACE OF ORIGIN: England DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1950s PERIOD: 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Wooden Armchairs in white Boucle Fabric, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Armchairs. New upholstery in white Boucle.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Bouclé, Wood

Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Armchair Made in Italy 1950s Original Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Ezio Longhi Arm Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Ezio Longhi
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of arm chairs by Ezio Longhi with elegant dark stained wood frames and newly covered dark green seats.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Italian Decorative armchairs from the 1950s in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of original 1950's armchairs, completely well restored We have used a stain resistant velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Mid Century 1950s Model 803 Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Measure: Seat height 38cm Italy, 1950s Gio Ponti: The Complete Works 1923-1978, Lictra Ponti, pg
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Guido Chiappe Model Campanino Armchairs, Beechwood and Cane, Chiavari 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, identified as the "Campanino" model, crafted by Guido Chiappe in Chiavari, Italy, in the 1950s. Constructed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by ISA, 1950s, Pair
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950, Edizioni
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of Italian light brown boucle fabric armchairs attributed to Lenzi Italy
By Lenzi
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s Italian design armchairs . Design attributed to Lenzi These sculptural and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Italian Vintage Pair of Club Armchairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of two armchairs reminiscent of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Satin, Wood

Vintage italian armchair in Gio Ponti style in original fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
A Unique 1950s Italian Armchair – Bold, Elegant, and Timeless This extraordinary Italian floor
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs in Carved Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With their upright silhouettes and pronounced finials, these armchairs assert a kind of rustic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Italian Vintage Armchair in Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage armchair with ears from the 1950s, Italian manufacture. The armchair is fully
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Cherry and Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Melchiorre Bega, armchair, cherry, velvet fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Cherry

Large Grey Boucle Fabric Wingback Armchairs with Ergonomic Armrests, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Armchairs in Teddy Fabric, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Fabric

Armchairs "849" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s, set of 2
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brown leather and wood armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Model: 849. Seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Fan-Shaped Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
armchairs, inspired by the distinctive style of Paolo Buffa, is a perfect example of 1950s Italian design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Wood

1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian armchairs 1950s design, walnut legs and reupholstered in broken white linen - gray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Oak

1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
$3,693 Sale Price / set
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Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs - 1940s/1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs – 1940s/1950s This stunning pair of restored Art Deco armchairs
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of High-Quality Patterned Fabric Armchairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These armchairs feature a high-quality fabric upholstery and lacquered wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Wingback Red Cotton Armchair with Brass Feet, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This armchair features brass feet and its original cotton upholstery. It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Exceptional Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, Italy, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare, exceptional pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs, attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca

Osvaldo Borsani Three Piece Suite In Yellow Velvet, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
-Seater Sofa and a Pair of Armchairs, Italy 1950s Reference: Osvaldo Borsani Edit. Skira p. 414. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1950s Reupholstered Mauve Leather Armchairs in style of Zanuso Lady Model
By Marco Zanuso
Located in IT
Pair of armchairs in the style of Lady armchairs by Zanuso, from Italy from midcentury period
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1950s Pair of Armchairs With White Bouclè Fabric
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in IT
Pair of armchairs belonging to mid-century ages characterized by wood foot and new white bouclè
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Cotton

Gio Ponti Casa Giardino pair of armchairs 1950s.
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
These two armchairs feature a distinctive design reminiscent of the style and elegance of 1950s Italian furniture, produced by Casa & Giardino. The aesthetic is sophisticated and les...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Nutwood

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.