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Casa e Giardino chairs gin Ponti style 1950s
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of two chiars in wrought iron and brown velvet seat produced by Casa e Giardino 1950s, it is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,898 / set
Pair of 1950s Andrea Busiri Vici Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s Andrea Busiri Vici lounge chairs. The chairs have channeled backs with parchment
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Parchment Paper
$19,500 / set
Italian Caned Armchair Attributed to Lio Carminati, 1950s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unmistakable Italian style of the 1950s.
Nothing touches, nothing clashes, which gives this piece of furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Lio Carminati set of four chairs iron 1950s
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lounge chairs of Lio Carminati in white painted metal Italian production mid 50’s, the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,723 / set
I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
This set of four dining chairs was
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Augusto Bozzi Set of Two Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
legs.
The Ariston chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paolo Buffa Wingback Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Paolo Buffa Wingback Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s – Reupholstery Advised
Offered is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Armchairs 1950s Isa Bergamo Mid-Century Italian Design Red Color, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Couple of delicious armchairs 1950s Isa Bergamo, brass feet and satin cloth, the fabric is original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,076 Sale Price / set
30% Off
After Carlo Ratti Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Chairs, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four original chairs in curved multilayer teak and beech wood, mid-century Italian design in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely set of 6 dining chairs, designed and fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
The teak wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood, Oak
Pair of Italian Longue Armcair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of two italian longue chairs 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$2,562 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Rope
Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
legs.
The Ariston chair was designed by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful set of twelve original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Chair from the Gio Ponti designed sunken 1950s Andrea Doria Ocean Liner
By Gio Ponti, Nino Zoncada
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An impossibly rare surviving chair produced for the Gio Ponti designed, sunken ocean liner the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French mid-century modern dark wood and straw chairs by Georges Robert, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century modern dark wood and straw chairs by Georges Robert, 1950s
Set of 4 chairs with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pair of Eleonora Peduzzi Riva mod
867
armchairs- Italy, 1950s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in London, GB
These modernist chairs, from interior and product designer Eleonora Peduzzi Riva, are light on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Enrico Delmonte set of 12 ash and straw "type B" chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A set of twelve Type B - "Baletta" model chairs, crafted from black-stained beechwood with woven
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw
Pair Tempestini - Salterini "Radar" White Enamel Iron Chairs 1950s Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Salterini Radar chairs in white enameled wrought iron.
A fine pair of the iconic model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Modernist Leather Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Italian modernist leather lounge chairs designed in Italy, circa 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$14,500 / set
Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s by Industria Legni Curvati
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wrought iron chairs Italian home and garden production mid-1950s, The four chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,705 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Luigi Colli Gold Iron Vanity Chairs, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Apair of stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chairs, look no further than these Luigi Colli vanity
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Midcentury Side Chairs Hans J Wegner manner
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Italian midcentury side chairs, excellent conditions.
Original upholstery with red
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Black Leather Walnut Wood Armchair, by Pizzetti 1950s
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in IT
Walnut wood armchair by Pizzetti - Italian designer from Rome during 1950s- Black leather from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,519 Sale Price
20% Off
Gigi Radice Elegant and Trendy Pair of Side Chairs for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing elegant and trendy pair of side chairs by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paolo Buffa Italian mid century lounge chair
Italy, circa 1950’s
This chair is equal parts comfy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Italian Cherry
Ivory Skai Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 6
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful set of chairs has been restored and upholstered in white leatherette as it was originally, so they are sturdy and ready to fit into your furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Aldo Bartolomeo for Stildomus Italian Design Playwood 2 Chairs
By Stildomus
Located in Brescia, IT
Plywood seat and metal frame
Excellent condition
Literature on request.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Italian Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, lacquered wood, rope, Italy, 1950s
This Italian chair embodies a strong and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Augusto Magnaghi, Mario Terzaghi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s.
These Italian easy chairs, designed by the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Gio Ponti Super Leggera Chairs New Josef Frank Hawaii Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A vintage pair of 1950s Gio Ponti Superleggara Chairs. Superleggara is Italian for “super light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Leggera Chairs, Model 646 in Ash, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti for Cassina, Harlequin Set of Four Leggera Chairs, Model 646, 1950s
Ash frames, recently
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Gio Ponti Set of Two Fireside Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Rush 1950s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
during the 1950s.
The peculiar look of this chair is due especially to the high sculptural back, which
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gorgeous set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs by Vittorio Dassi, recently reupholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 1950s italian rocking armchairs with rush seats
Located in Quarrata, IT
Rustic yet refined, this mathcing pair of italian rocking chairs features handwoven rush seats and
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Italian Midcentury Six Chairs Ico and Luisa Parisi Attributed Cherrywood
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1950s six chairs Ico and Luisa Parisi attributed, in beautiful cherrywood, turquoise
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Catania, CT
rips. Designed by Gigi Radice and manufactured in Italy during the 50s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,189 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four talian Black
Red Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs with iron frames, trellis legs and brass feet.
The chairs have
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dining Table and Eight Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Budapest, HU
Table and eight chairs designed by the Italian artist Vittorio Dassi in 1950. Table with a green
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
$8,527 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Armchair by Guglielmo Pecorini Two Back Wheels, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Brussels, BE
Guglielmo Pecorini
Rare Armchair with two back wheels, designed for the Italian cruise Giulio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Six Gondola Dinner Chairs Walnut, Original Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s, Italian six Gondola dinner chairs, country style, in solid walnut, with original upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
An arresting study of balance and tension, this sculptural chair defies the boundaries of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Midcentury Italian Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris in walnut
By Calligaris
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s pair of Italian sturdy folding chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris, in solid walnut, with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Five Maple Dining Chairs with Ultramarine Blue Fabric, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These dining chairs feature a maple frame and a new ultramarine fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair – A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Step back in time with this
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Pair of Armchairs in Houndstooth Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of Italian mid century armchairs dates from the 1950s and reflects the refined yet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Mahogany Valet with Rush Seat c.1950s, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-century Italian valet stand made primarily of mahogany—it features a woven rush seat, a small
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$895 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A handsome pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s. The chairs are newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Red Channeled Armchair with Brass Legs, 1950s - 4 Available
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
A sculptural 1950s Italian armchair defined by voluptuous curves and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Armchair, Design by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair, design by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s. The chair has the original cover with leather piping.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Rattan Chairs in Newly Reupholstered Green Wool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Two typical Bohemian rattan chairs in very good condition. The cushions have been reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rattan
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1950s Italian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s Italian chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1950s Italian chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1950s Italian chair, we have 4214 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s Italian chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950s Italian chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s Italian chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gio Ponti, Cassina and Osvaldo Borsani produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Italian Chair?
Prices for a 1950s Italian chair start at $1 and top out at $79,000 with the average selling for $4,543.
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 Italian Chair
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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, 2022Yes. 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Some 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, 2024The 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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023In 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 27, 2023In 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, 2023There 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, 2024The 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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.
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