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1950s Toledo Red Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Toledo red metal stacking outdoor chairs – Set of ten 1950s Toledo red metal stacking
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Toledo Orange Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Toledo orange metal stacking outdoor chairs – Set of six 1950s Toledo orange metal
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Toledo Orange Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Toledo orange metal stacking outdoor chairs, set of twelve 1950s Toledo orange metal
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Toledo Orange Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Toledo orange metal stacking outdoor chairs – Set of eight 1950s Toledo orange metal
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Toledo Orange Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Toledo orange metal stacking outdoor chairs - good quantity available 1950s Toledo orange
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL Tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of six 1950s pel tubular metal upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Rattan Cane and Metal Chair Franco Albini Style A 2 available
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderfully stylish, good quality mid-century chair, in the style of Franco Albini, Metal and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

1950s Industrial Swivelling Machinist’s Chair
Located in High Point, NC
An industrial swiveling machinists chair from Czechia, circa 1950. A metal frame with a central
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Chairs

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Metal

Dutch Industrial chair Attributed to Friso Kramer, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé, Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning Minimalist chair with an black metal sheet base and a warm color plywood seat and backrest
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Kembo/Gijs van der Sluis Green Dining Chairs, 1950 s
By Gijs Van Der Sluis, Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Gijs van der Sluis Green Vinyl dining chairs with black enameled wire frames. 1950's. In
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

"Boomerang" Model Chair Design Carlo de Carli, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in taranto, IT
"Boomerang" model chair, design Carlo de Carli, 1950s production made of wood on a black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oirlo, LI
French Mathieu Matégot armchairs from the 1950s. The wicker tubs are still in very good condition
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Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Chairs

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Metal

Chair Vittorio Bonacina Design 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two 1950s chairs with iron structure, elegant and very minimalist design, different but delicious
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Tonneau Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and metal in black color. Stamped Steiner under the seat. Wear due to time
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Original French Tolix T2 Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T2 dining chair – set of six 1950’s Original French Tolix T2 dining
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Original French Tolix T2 Dining Chair - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T2 Dining Chair – Set Of Five 1950’s Original French Tolix T2 Dining
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Chairs Leatherette, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs; enamelled metal, foam seat with skai covering.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Chair RIMA Du Brass, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with base in enamelled metal rod with brass tips, foam padding, skai covering.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Brass

1950s Original French Bienaise Swiveling Workshop Chair, Grey Frame
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swiveling workshop chair – desk chair – grey frame 1950s original
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

Tonneau Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in bruxelles, BE
Series of 6 chairs in black skai stamped Steiner. Seat height: 44cm Wear due to time and age of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

White De Stijl Side Chair Unknown, Dutch, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Unusual De Stijl style chair, made from solid wood, painted white, with solid steel frame. Made
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Tolix T2 Original French Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Tolix T2 original French dining chairs – set of six 1950’s original Taupe French Tolix T2
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s French Stacking Metal Frame School Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French stacking metal frame school chairs, set of twelve. We have a huge batch of these
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Artifort Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Model 437, 1950 s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a coarsely woven structure. Fully upholstered in the old way with blind stitch. The metal frame is
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Nickel

1950 s Original French Multipl s Dining Chairs - Set Of Four White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Multipl's Dining Chairs - Set Of Four White. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Olof Kettunen Chairs for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
By Merva Merivaara., Olof Kettunen
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1950s chairs by Olof Kettunen for Merivaara, Finland. The chairs are made of four grey
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950s Italian Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian rosewood dining chairs with hot curved plywood shell and metal painted structure, some
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950s Toledo Orange Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Twenty Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Toledo orange metal stacking outdoor chairs, set of twenty four 1950s Toledo orange metal
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Dinner Chairs by Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Dinner Chairs is an original design furniture item realized by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. A
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Metal

1950s Italian chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original upholstery, very comfortable, essential Italian mid century design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs

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Brass, Metal

Franco Campo Carlo Graffi chair for Home - Italy 1950s
By Home Bologna, Franco Campo Carlo Graffi
Located in Uccle, BE
Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi chair for Home - Italy 1950s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950s Vintage Herman Miller Eames Molded Plywood Modern Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s eames for Herman Miller Molded plywood chair No label present. Missing back rest Measures
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Paul McCobb Light Blue Origami Side Chair, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1950s light blue Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John Seating. The fiberglass seat is molded at
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Raoul Guys Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Raoul Guys
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Lounge chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne, France 1950s. The chair has a beautiful tubular frame with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1950s Original Ernest Race Antelope Chair, Curated Exhibition Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chair is an early surviving 1950s version, with original ball brass feet. The original ply seat has been
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Vintage 1950s British Chairs

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Metal

1950s COX Tubular Metal Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By COX
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s COX tubular metal dining chairs, set of four 1950s COX tubular metal dining chairs, set of
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

"Ant" chair by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Ant” chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950s, first edition. The chair features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Vintage green lounge chair Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a magnificent vintage lounge chair, hailing from Italy in the 1950s. This exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Gispen Lounge Chairs by Kembo, 1950s
By Willem H. Gispen, Kembo
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Kembo in the Netherlands during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered metal tubular frame, featuring new
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair, Low Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Low desk chair – Metal frame 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

Two 1950s "Lounge Chairs" by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1950s "Lounge Chairs" by Marco Zanuso, with gilded metal legs and covered in violet woolen
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1950 s French Mullca Dining Chairs Model 510, Chocolate, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca dining chairs Model 510 – Chocolate – Set Of Six 1950’s French Mullca dining
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s French Mullca Dining Chairs Model 510 - Chocolate - Good Quantities Avail
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Dining Chairs Model 510 – Chocolate – Good Quantities Available 1950’s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Scrolled Metal Side Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Gardino, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Single Italian side chair made of tubular bent metal with golden patina. The chair features an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Original Red French Tolix T2 Dining Chair, Set of Twelve
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original red French Tolix T2 dining chair – set of twelve 1950’s Original red French Tolix
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Original Red French Tolix T2 Dining Chair, Set of Three
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Red French Tolix T2 dining chair – Set of three 1950’s Original Red French Tolix
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili Bent Wood Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
A Medea chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue. Bentwood, lacquered metal structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Tolix T2 Original French Dining Chairs, Set of Twenty Four
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Tolix T2 original French dining chairs – Set of twenty four 1950’s Original Taupe French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s French Mullca Vintage Stacking School, Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca vintage stacking school – dining chairs – aqua – set of eight 1950’s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Original Powder Blue French Tolix Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original powder blue french tolix dining chair – set of eight 1950’s Original powder blue
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s PEL Tubular Stacking Upholstered Chair - Red Frame - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's PEL Tubular Stacking Upholstered Chair - Red Frame - Set Of Eight. PEL chairs are a
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of White Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of white lounge chairs with black metal legs, Germany, 1950s. Reupholstered in white boucle
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Vintage 1950s German Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s Set of six chairs with wooden
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950s French Artprog Sky Blue Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s french artprog sky blue metal stacking outdoor chairs – set of four 1950s french artprog sky
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Italian Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of Italian rattan and bamboo chairs and black iron base in the style of Franco Albini.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Dinner Chairs by Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Dinner Chairs is an original design furniture item realized by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Metal

1950s Original French Tolix T1 Red Metal Outdoor Chairs, Good Quantity Available
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Tolix T1 red metal café outdoor dining chairs, good quantity available
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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1950s Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s metal chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, all 1950s metal chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 1953 antique and vintage 1950s metal chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1950s metal chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1950s metal chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial 1950s metal chairs are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced beautiful 1950s metal chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Metal Chairs?

Prices for 1950s metal chairs start at $1 and top out at $104,400 with the average selling for $2,870.

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 Metal Chairs
  • 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.