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Rustic Handcrafted Oak Rush Dining Chair Set, Belgium 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
1940's, early 1950's. Solid oak constructed chair with woven rush seat. Low ladder back model with
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Set Rare Charles Dudouyt Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
2 rare Charles Dudouyt low side chairs made of French oak. The chairs are meant for next to the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France 1950s. These Georges Robert dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Chalet Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in oak and rush, France 1950s. These are six chairs from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Georges Robert Dining Chairs in Patinated Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
By Georges Robert
Located in Almelo, NL
Georges Robert dining chairs in patinated oak and rush, France 1950s Set of 8 Mountain or chalet
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Rustic Handcrafted Oak Rush Dining Chair Set of 6, Belgium 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
's, early 1950's. Solid oak constructed chair with woven rush seat. Ladder back model with several
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair of elegant french 1950s chairs in rush and lacquered metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful feminine rush chairs on metal base and solid wooden frame. Super elegant!
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

(4) Dutch Oak And Rush Country Dining Side Chairs, Circa 1950 s
Located in Norwalk, CT
solid oak wood, each of these chairs have expertly woven rush seats, offering sturdy support and a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

1950 s French Rush Woven Dining Chairs - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Rush Woven Dining Chairs – Set Of Five 1950’s French Rush Woven Dining Chairs – Set
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Mel Smilow, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Rush, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and rush lounge chairs designed and produced by Mel Smilow, United States, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of Four Solid Pinewood Chairs with Rush Seat, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of vintage elegantly woven rush seat ladder back chairs. Chairs have simple back slats
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush

Set of Six Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Dining chairs, oak, rustic, farmhouse, minimalist, France, 1950s These chairs have a beautifully
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Rush, Wood, Oak

French Rustic Armchair in Rush and Wood 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, walnut, rush, France, 1950s A charming chair made in 1950s with a rustic
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Cherrywood + Rush Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted chairs are constructed of solid cherry wood and feature monumental carved frames with sculpted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Wood

MCM Spinetto Chairs by Chiavari, Italy 1950 s
By Chiavari
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design "SPINETTO" Chairs by Chiavari. Made in Italy, 1950's / 60
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Set of Six Rush Seat, Ladder Back, Brutalist Dining Room Chairs, France 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six high back ladder dining chairs with rush seats in country style from the French Provence
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning rush low chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Side Chairs

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Oak

Decorative Side or Dining Chair by Paolo Buffa Made in Italy Ca. 1950’s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
part of a set of dining chairs, but this chair can certainly stand alone as a side, desk, slipper, or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Gio Ponti, Set of Six Black Lacquered "Superleggera" Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Toronto, ON
These iconic chairs by Italian design master Gio Ponti are made of black lacquered wood with rush
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Pair of 1950s French Woven Rush Seated Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Pair of 1950s French woven rush seated armchairs Pair of 1950s French woven rush seated armchairs
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Weekend Lounge Chair by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Weekend lounge chair by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1950s. In very good original
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Dordogne Dining Chairs by Sentou, France, 1950s
By Robert Sentou
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Set of four 'Dordogne' dining chairs by Robert Sentou, France 1950s. The chairs are made of solid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Ash

Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chair, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chair, France, 1950s. Wooden frame overpainted in white
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Italian Midcentury Carimate Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Morazzone, Varese
seat made of rush - wicker and the bright red alanine color. Three of six chairs have different rush
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Original Set of 8 Rene Gabriel Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of eight Rene Gabriel dining chairs, France, 1960s. Original rush seats and wooden frames in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Nice Early Gio Ponti Superleggera Chair, in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice early Gio Ponti Superleggera chair, Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Rush

Set of Four 1950s Italian Leggera Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant set of four Italian dining chairs in ash and rush. Very light (leggera in Italian) chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Ash

Superb Pair of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare rust
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of 12 Dining Chairs, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of twelve dining chairs, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s. Wonderful tapered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

A set of six Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of six Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s. Good structural condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Pair of Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic pair of lounge chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, 1950s. Grass rush backs with wood slat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Superb Set of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s/60s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb set of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s/60s. This early set most
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Vintage 1950s Orkney Island Style Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
silhouette and lovely dark patina, this Orkney Island style wingback wooden chair with straw back and rush
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs

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Straw, Rush, Wood

Modernist Oak and Rush Side Chair, Europe, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This European midcentury side chair carries with it the same beloved modernist characteristics
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Rush

A Set of Four Dining Chairs with Woven Seats by Pierre Cruège, France ca 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Utrecht, NL
practicality and comfort, add an additional layer of tactile warmth to these chairs. The intertwining rush
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Set of Six Week-End Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Vergnères, Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in The Hague, NL
A set of six dining chairs in elm and rush, designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye in 1956. The frames
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Rush

Rare Large Charles Dudouyt Oak and Rush Arm Chairs, France, 1950 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
tables and chairs. Brutalist, Wabi Sabi, Rural, Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Vintage 1950s Solid Cherry Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 6
Located in Charlotte, NC
Harris. Made in the USA, circa 1950's. Solid cherry with ladderback design, rush seats, and turned legs
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Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry, Rush

Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Chairs Model Dordogne Robert Sentou Edition, 1950 s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of Charlotte Perriand chairs model "Dordogne" 1950. Wooden structure painted white, seat and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jørgen Bækmark for FDM Møbler in Denmark, 1950s
By FDM Mobler
Located in Wilnis, UT
1950. These wonderful pieces of Danish design are made of high quality teak wood with rush/papercord
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood, Teak

Pair of 1950s Mel Smilow Lounge Chairs with Rush
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
Very nice vintage condition. Walnut wood. Minor scuffs and scratches. One arm has small nick. Rush
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Walnut

Charles Dudouyt "Chaises Basses" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brussels , BE
Charles Dudouyt "Chaises Basses" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Valet Chair with Rush Seat
Located in North Miami, FL
Form, function and beauty - all in one. A handsome 1950s Italian valet chair with broad shoulders
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Beech, Rush

Set of Six Iron and Rush Garden Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six iron and rush garden chairs in blue. The set are in original condition with beautiful
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Vintage 1950s Smilow Walnut and Rush Lounge Chairs
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 1950s Smilow walnut and rush lounge chairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Woven Rush Armchair by Mel Smilow, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut with woven rush chair designed by Mel Smilow in the 1950s. This chair is in excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Set of Four Rush Chairs Charlotte Perriand Style, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of vintage wood and rush side dining chairs, attributed to French designed Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Rustic Set of Six Mid Century Modern Vintage Solid Oak, Rush Chairs, Cane
By Pierre Chapo, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful set of six 1950s-1960s rush/cane solid oak chairs, French design, in the style of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Teak, Rush

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1950s Rush Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s rush chairs available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s rush chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rush. 1950s rush chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s rush chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large 1950s rush chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1950s rush chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made 1950s rush chairs over the years, but those made by Charlotte Perriand, Mel Smilow and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950s Rush Chairs?

Prices for 1950s rush chairs start at $225 and top out at $29,776 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 Rush Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.