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Rattan Chair Italy in style Roberto Mango 1950s.
Located in KUTNO, PL
rattan. The armchair fits in with the 1950s trend of using rattan, bamboo, and light structures in
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Collectible Garden or Bar Chair "Scooby Doo" in Liberty Style, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid garden or bar armchair, original from the 1950s, made of scooby doo on a coated iron
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

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Iron

Pair of Rima style armchairs from the 50s
By RIMA
Located in Catania, IT
There are objects that do not simply fill a space, but transform it. This pair of 1950s Rima-style
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Brass

Walnut Arm Chair in the style of Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen, USA 1950s
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut Arm Chair in the style of Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Seat is in new cream boucle
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Plywood

Set of Two Wood Club Chairs In The Style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s set of two club chairs in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich. Compact and wrapping shaped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of mid-century modern Gio Ponti style lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Gio Ponti attributed armchairs for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1950s. Pair of armchairs or lounge
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Dining or Restaurant Chairs by in the style of Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century chair is designed in the style of Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It is
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1950 s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
room's energy with the two red 1950's Italian Armchairs. Their simple design is empowered by the bold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Thonet-style bentwood chair or armchair - 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet style bentwood chair in stained beech with a caned seat. Thonet Design seating Measures
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Louis XVI Style Armchair, Walnut Cane, France, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Louis XVI style Country French Armchair with new upholstery. A complete cane back with
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Armchairs, Melchiorre Bega Style, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of armchairs, Melchiorre Bega (in the style of), Italian production from the 1950s. Wood and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Danish Wingback Armchair in the Style of Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s, this Danish wingback armchair takes after the elegant designs of Alfred
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
We are pleased to offer this rare and original Georgian style armchair for sale. A very beautiful
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Vintage 1950s English Chesterfield Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Louis XV Style, Armchairs, Ivory Scalamandre Fabric, Walnut, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of Louis XV style walnut fauteuils or Bergères in a Scalamandre Fabric. A simply
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Vintage 1960s Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage German Armchair – 1950s Mustard Yellow Green – Mid-Century Style
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Armchair – Germany, 1950s – Mustard Yellow Frame & Green Seat Manufacturer: Unknown A
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Design "Fanett" Style Armchair Set, Denmark, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design "FANETT" Style armchair set of 2, Denmark 1950s. In
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Birch

Pair of Pink Italian Midcentury Armchairs Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious set of pink painted wood frames lounge chairs or armchairs with deep seat. Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Empire Style Open Armchairs Blue Fabric, Chippy White and Gold, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair or crème or chippy white paint chairs in an Empire Style. These chairs have
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Vintage 1950s German Louis XVI Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood, Wood

Garden Lounge Armchairs Set in Style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### Garden Lounge Armchair Set in the Style of Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1950s A stylish and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 20 Windsor dining chairs and armchair done in solid Beech
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Americana Style Rocking Chair Art Deco Lounge Chair Black White Armchair
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive, very rare and extremely comfortable 1950s ‘Americana’ style large black
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather

Wood and Fabric Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely comfortable, these armchairs embodies the elegance and glamour of a true 1950s furniture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of Grosfeld House Style Ebonized Armchairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Elkton, MD
A Pair of 1950s Grosfeld House Style ebonized armchairs with striped upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Pink Italian Armchairs and Sofa Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious set of pink painted wood frames lounge chairs or armchairs with deep seat. Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 1950s Style Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very elegant pair of 1950s style armchairs covered with a blue velvet. Legs are in black lacquered
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2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Fiftypop, Contemporary Armchair Inspired to the 1950s with Leather Details
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
Inspired by 1950s style armchairs, Fiftypop downplays their typical gravitas through various
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Wool, Oak

Fiftypop, Pink Armchair Inspired to the 1950s, Used for Exhibition
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
Inspired by 1950s style armchairs, Fiftypop downplays their typical gravitas through various
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wool, Walnut, Oak

Pair of Armchairs 1950s Style
Located in Milan, IT
New cover in fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of 1950s Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1950s Louis XV style white painted armchairs with vase turned arm supports in newly
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Elettra s Style Italian Violet Armchair, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Cassina de Pecchi, IT
A stunning violet armchair, made in Italy in 1950s, inspired by studio BBPR's timeless 'Elettra
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Pair of Guariche Style Armchairs, French, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of black steel frame armchairs, block form sides and back raised on four legs, loose seat and
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Gigi Radice Style Grey and Blue Velvet Midcentury Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Cassina de Pecchi, IT
This 'masculine' Rationalism Style armchair in the manner of Gigi Radice was manufactured in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Donato Donata 1950s and 1960s Italian Design Style Armchairs
By DIMA art design
Located in Vimercate, IT
- textile or leather - allows the armchairs to be placed in both contemporary and classic style rooms
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of 1950s French Vintage Armchairs Lounge Chairs Style of Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hamburg, DE
underline this even more. These armchairs are from high quality with jumping springs internally. Cover in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1950s Scandinavian and Danish Style Cane Wicker and Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Scandinavian and Danish style cane wicker and wooden armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Velvet, Rattan

1950s Design Style Rattan and Black Metal Pair of Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design style rattan and black metal pair of lounger armchairs at the manner of Janine Abraham
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1950s Italian Design Style Bouclé Fabric And Brass Feet Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and rounded shaped armchair in an Italian 1950s Design Look with beige bouclé fabric with
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1950s Stunning Sculptural Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Pair of armchairs that recalls some of the best Gio Ponti's lines. Original and very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Style 2 Leather Armchairs Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucca, IT
Gio Ponti style 2 armchairs Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s. Pair of Gio Ponti Style it's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

1950s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Danish design and Scandinavian style wooden and beige Bouclé Fabric armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Danish design and Scandinavian style black wooden and grey bouclé fabric armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Bertoia, Croatia, 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Fine and rare pair of armchairs in the style of Bertoia, designed by the Croatian architect Bozidar
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Vintage 1950s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Italian Modernist High Backed Armchairs Style of Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Italian midcentury high-backed winged armchairs or club chairs. Upholstered in a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Maple

1950s French Design Style Brass Compass Feet with Beige Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s French design style brass compass feet with Bouclé Fabric Lounge armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Style Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, circa 1950s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Art Deco style armchairs by Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, circa 1950s, set of 2. Original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Art Deco Style Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, circa 1950s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Art Deco style armchairs by Czech Designer Jindrich Halabala, circa 1950s, set of 2. Original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Armchairs in Gio Ponti Style, Italy 1950s, in Nobilis Bouclette
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of armchairs in the manner of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s, legs in walnut wood, reupholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s, Fabric and Wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Catania, IT
Original vintage condition for this set of two armchairs produced in Italy during the 1950s in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of late 1950s English style wing chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of late 1950s English style wing chairs
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

1950s-1960s Design Style All Bouclé Fabric with Brass Base Swivel Cocktail Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s-1960s Design style all bouclé fabric with brass base swivel and barel shape cocktail armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

21st Century Maclaine Armchair in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Maclaine Armchair in Velvet by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Maclaine Armchair in Print Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Maclaine Chair in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

21st Century Maclaine Chair in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

21st Century Maclaine Chair in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Armchairs, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Two armchairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark.   
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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1950s Style Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1950s style armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s style armchairs available were constructed with great care. Find 558 antique and vintage 1950s style armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1950s style armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s style armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 1950s style armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by FDB Møbler, Century Furniture and Lio Carminati are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Style Armchairs?

Prices for 1950s style armchairs start at $10 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,402.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About 1950s Style Armchairs
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 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.