What is 1950s furniture called?

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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

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.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

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.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

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.

1950s Sheepskin Chairs

Arnold Madsen

Mid Century Shearling Chair

Armchair High Back Vintage

Danish Sheepskin

Teve Chair Alf Svensson

Flemming Lassen High Back Lounge Chair

Clam Chair

Sheepskin Armchair Pair

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Sheepskin Leather Cognac Club Chair circa 1950s

$1,784

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s

$9,531

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s

By Vik Blindheim, Philip Arctander

Located in London, England

Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Lounge chair designed in 1944 by

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s

$17,505

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Wing Chair

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

1940-1950. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Wing Chair

$6,178

Swedish Mid-Century Easy Chair with Sheepskin, Sweden 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This classic easy chair was designed in the 1950s, during the most active period of what we know

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Easy Chair with Sheepskin, Sweden 1950s

$2,500

Mid-Century Easy Chair with Dark Sheepskin Upholstery, Sweden 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This classic easy chair was designed in the 1950s, during the most active period of what we know

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Easy Chair with Dark Sheepskin Upholstery, Sweden 1950s

$2,500

Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, 1950s - Set of 2

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Newly upholstered Swedish Armchairs in a classic and timeless shape. Sheepskin is a soft, bone

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, 1950s - Set of 2

$5,200

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs, 1950s

By Vik Blindheim

Located in London, England

, where the chair found commercial success through the 1950s. This example has stained beech legs and arms

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs, 1950s

$57,663 / set

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Scandinavian modern easy chair model "Cozy", designed by Karl Edvard Korseth for LK Hjelle

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s

$4,765

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

the lightweight, feathery Tibetan sheepskin drape beautifully over this lounge chair, while the warm

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s

$7,500

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

fibres of the lightweight, feathery Tibetan sheepskin drape beautifully over these lounge chairs, while

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s

$14,000 / set

"Nordic" sheepskin lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, Norway, 1950s

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Hägersten, SE

Demountable scissor style lounge chair, model Nordic. Designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

"Nordic" sheepskin lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, Norway, 1950s

$4,765

Magnus Stephensen Attributed Lounge Chair Beige Sheepskin Beech Denmark, 1950s

By Magnus Stephensen, Brøndbyøster Møbel Trævarefabrik A/S

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare "Heart Chair" produced by Brøndbyøster Møbel & Traevarefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Maple

Magnus Stephensen Attributed Lounge Chair Beige Sheepskin Beech Denmark, 1950s

$13,105

Pair of Lounge Chairs with Sheepskin, Made in Sweden 1950s

By Svante Skogh, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of lounge chairs upholstered in sheepskin. Designed by Svante Skogh and made by Förenade

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Lounge Chairs with Sheepskin, Made in Sweden 1950s

$9,500 / set

Scandinavian Easy Chairs in Sheepskin with Ottomans, Scandinavia, Ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of easy chairs exudes quality and personality from all angles. The basic Scandinavian

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Easy Chairs in Sheepskin with Ottomans, Scandinavia, Ca 1950s

$19,500 / set

European Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Faux Sheepskin, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This lounge chair, with its

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Faux Sheepskin, Europe ca 1950s

$7,700

Mid-Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Scandinavia ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lounge chair exudes quality and personality from all angles. The basic Scandinavian furniture

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Scandinavia ca 1950s

$10,484

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchair

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

between 1940-1950. The legs are made of stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchair

$7,207

Organic Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Hägersten, SE

Organic Danish modern lounge chairs produced during the 1950s. New sheepskin upholstery in honey

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Organic Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s

$9,412 / set

Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Covered in Icelandic Sheepskin

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fabulous Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s medium size lounge chair covered in super soft Icelandic

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Covered in Icelandic Sheepskin

$5,175

Arnold Madsen Attribution , Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen Attribution , Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

$10,800

Danish Modern High Back Chair with Sheepskin Upholstery, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Hägersten, SE

Danish modern high back lounge chairs by unknown maker and designer. Made in Denmark during the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Modern High Back Chair with Sheepskin Upholstery, Denmark, 1950s

$7,148 / item

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Sofa, 1950s

By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim

Located in London, England

Philip Arctander (attributed) Clam sofa, 1950s. Small sofa bench attributed to Danish

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Sofa, 1950s

$7,139

Renzo Zavanella, Organic Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Walnut, Italy, 1950s

By Renzo Zavanella

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of high-back organic lounge chairs. Designed and produced by Renzo Zavanella for a private

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Renzo Zavanella, Organic Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Walnut, Italy, 1950s

$79,000 / set

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s Chic modern arm, lounge, or

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s

$3,950

Italian Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Beige Sheepskin, Wood, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of highly modernist lounge chairs. Designed by an unknown Italian designer, produced 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Italian Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Beige Sheepskin, Wood, 1950s

$23,000 / set

Mid-Century Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

sheepskin, the chairs give a natural, textured look, making them ideal to blend a stroke of modernity to any

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mid-Century Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark ca 1950s

$15,000 / set

Guglielmo Veronesi, Lounge Chairs, Brass, Sheepskin, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of organic lounge chairs, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Guglielmo Veronesi, Lounge Chairs, Brass, Sheepskin, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

$24,900

Italian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, White Sheepskin, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of Italian 1950s lounge chairs / arm chairs. Designer pairs soft overstuffed form with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Italian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, White Sheepskin, Italy, 1950s

$28,000

Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Elegant and luxurious lounge chair in the style of Otto Schulz from the middle of the 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Swedish modern sheepskin easy chair in the style of Otto Schulz, 1950s

$7,088

Arnold Madsen Attribution , "Clam" Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen Attribution , "Clam" Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

$14,900

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

between 1940-1950. The legs are made of stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$10,777 / set

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

between 1940-1950. The legs are made of European oak and the chair has been completely reconditioned in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$13,042 / set

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

Located in London, England

Low-backed vintage armchairs, produced in Denmark sometime between 1940-1950. The legs are made of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$10,914 / set

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

between 1940-1950. The legs are made of stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$12,013 / set

Ib Madsen Acton Schubell, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Teak, Beech, Denmark, 1950s

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in High Point, NC

A high back lounge chair / slipper chair. Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Produced in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

Ib Madsen Acton Schubell, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Teak, Beech, Denmark, 1950s

$12,500

Ib Madsen Acton Schubell, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Teak, Beech, Denmark, 1950s

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in High Point, NC

A high back lounge chair / armchair. Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Produced in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

Ib Madsen Acton Schubell, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Teak, Beech, Denmark, 1950s

$12,500

Rocking Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Lejre, DK

Rocking chair in oak and sheepskin, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Rocking Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1950s

$5,200

Rocking Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Lejre, DK

Rocking chair in oak and sheepskin, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Rocking Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1950s

$4,800

Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler

Located in London, England

Pair of 1950s vintage armchairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark by Borge

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$13,660 / set

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hjort

Located in High Point, NC

A lounge chair, design attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, for reference study model "Mikki

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s

$8,900

Danish 1950s Easy Chair Covered in Shearling Sheepskin by Ejv. Johansson

By Ejvind A. Johansson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic easy chair with curved back and legs in solid oak designed by Ejvind A. Johansson in 1958

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Danish 1950s Easy Chair Covered in Shearling Sheepskin by Ejv. Johansson

$3,400

Mid-Century Modern High-Back Danish Lounge Chair, Otto Schultz, Sheepskin, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern organic form high-back Danish lounge chair, sheepskin, 1950s Otto Schultz Style

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern High-Back Danish Lounge Chair, Otto Schultz, Sheepskin, 1950s

$4,950

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beech wood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$10,914 / set

Mid-Century Side Chair in Brass and Sheepskin, Made in Italy, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Side chair in brass and sheepskin. Designed and made in Italy. Great original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Side Chair in Brass and Sheepskin, Made in Italy, 1950s

$1,800

Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Madsen Schubell Mod. MS-6 , Denmark 1950s

By Madsen Schubell

Located in Hellouw, NL

Henry Hans Schubell for Madsen & Schubell in the 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair is a true gem of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Madsen Schubell Mod. MS-6 , Denmark 1950s

$10,126

Italian 1950 s Pair of Arm Chairs Restored Reupholstered in Rock Shearling

Located in Aspen, CO

Italian 1950's Pair of Arm Chairs Restored & Reupholstered in Rock Shearling

Category

Mid-20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Italian 1950 s Pair of Arm Chairs Restored Reupholstered in Rock Shearling

$8,250

Alf Svensson “TeVe” Chair for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden, 1950s

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson

Located in Utrecht, NL

. The chair has been recently reupholstered in premium sheepskin. Dimensions: 24.8 in W x 24.4 in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Alf Svensson “TeVe” Chair for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden, 1950s

$3,800

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of solid oak and beige shearling lounge chairs designed and produced in France, 1950s. 17.5

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, France, 1950s

$22,000 / set

Scandinavian mid-century easy chair in shearling, produced in Norway, 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A beautiful and rare Scandinavian easy chair in premium natural color shearling. Legs of dark

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Scandinavian mid-century easy chair in shearling, produced in Norway, 1950s

$4,050

Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chairs with Dark Stained Wood Legs, Denmark, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin. Each of our items

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chairs with Dark Stained Wood Legs, Denmark, ca 1950s

$7,700

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chair by Ab Diö Slöjd Och Möbler, Sweden, 1950s

By Diö Slöjd Mobler

Located in Utrecht, NL

condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chair by Ab Diö Slöjd Och Möbler, Sweden, 1950s

$3,800

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Shearling, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and beige shearling lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. 16" seat height

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Shearling, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

$6,900

Antonio Gorgone, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Shearling, Italy, 1950s

By Antonino Gorgone

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and shearling lounge chairs, designed and produced by Antonio Gorgone, Italy, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Antonio Gorgone, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Shearling, Italy, 1950s

$19,900 / set

Ole Wanscher, Set of Lounge Chairs Lambwool, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher set of lounge chairs new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of mahogany Made by A

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher, Set of Lounge Chairs Lambwool, 1950s

$6,910 / set

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair Lambwool, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Fritz Hansen, lounge chair new upholstered with lambswool. Legs of solid stained beech. Made

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair Lambwool, 1950s

$3,574

Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Easy Chairs, Denmark ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of Danish-made easy chairs is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Easy Chairs, Denmark ca 1950s

$8,800 / set

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1950s Sheepskin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s sheepskin chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s sheepskin chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, sheepskin and wood. There are all kinds of 1950s sheepskin chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1950s sheepskin chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern 1950s sheepskin chairs are of considerable interest. Some 1950s sheepskin chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1950s sheepskin chairs, measuring 16 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. 1950s sheepskin chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Sheepskin Chairs?

1950s sheepskin chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,826, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $79,000.

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 Sheepskin Chairs

What is 1950s furniture called?
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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.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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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.
What watches were popular in 1950s?
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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.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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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.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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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.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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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.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
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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.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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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.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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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.

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