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Beautiful Pair of Armchairs style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Arredamenti ISA, Gio Ponti
Located in Fossano, IT
Beautiful armchairs in ivory velvet made in 1950s by ISA probably designed by Gio Ponti, the arms
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Set of Four 1950s Style Vintage Fruitwood Carved Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These are a very nice set of four armchairs with extra cushions made for the seats. They are all
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20th Century North American Armchairs

Single Risom style 1950 s lounge chair with solid wood frame
Located in New York, NY
Single pear green upholstered lounge chair on solid walnut frame-1950's. Attributed to Jens Risom.
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of American 1950 s Asian Dynasty Style Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 'Asian Dynasty' style arm chairs resting on ebonized frames. Currently upolstered in silk
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Silk, Wood

1950s French Design Style Wood and Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s French Design Style Wood and Fabric Armchair
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Design Style Rattan And Metal Peacock Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design Style sculptural and gorgeous armchair in yellow lacquered rattan peacock seat with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Brass Legs Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian brass legs armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1950 s Lounge Chair with Ottoman in the style of Finn Juhl
Located in Stamford, CT
Newly reupholstered lounge chair with solid bentwood back and ottoman. Adjustable tilt features on both ottoman and chair.
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20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

1950s Danish Design Style Cognac Leather and Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Danish Design style Cognac leather and wooden armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Jute, Wood

Art Deco Style Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, circa 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Art Deco style armchair by Czech Designer Jindrich Halabala, circa 1930s. Original condition. The
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Italian Marco Zanuso Style Velvet Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Savona, IT
Beautiful, elegant and comfortable Mid-Century armchair in the style of Lady by Marco Zanuso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1950s Pair of French Armchairs in the Style of Rene Gabriel, Jacquard Fabric
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Firenze, IT
1950s pair of French armchairs in the style of Rene Gabriel, original black wood structure with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Armchair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Nurnberg, DE
Nice example of a Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s armchair in the style of Marco Zanuso. Wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 1950s armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Small Armchairs 1950s in the Style of Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Wonderful small armchairs 1950s Italian manufacturing, original fabric.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Streamline Armchair by Röder Söhne Germany 1950s
By Röder Söhne
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Vintage German origin 1950s streamline armchair. Made of tubular chromed steel and leatherette
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural pair of Gio Ponti armchairs, model no. 516, circa 1955 in walnut and black and white
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Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Marco Zanuso Style Green Velvet Armchair, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Savona, IT
Beautiful, elegant and comfortable Mid-Century armchair in the style of Lady by Marco Zanuso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s armchairs, upholstered in silver silk and ebonized feet. In the style of Ico Parisi
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

French Design and 1950s Style Rattan and Brass Pair of Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design and 1950s style rattan and brass pair of armchairs composed of a high quality rattan
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s French Armchairs in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An stylish pair of circa 1950s French armchairs with oak “Scissor” supports in the style of Pierre
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

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Fabric

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

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

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

Rare Pair of 1950s, Italian Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in L Escala, ES
Beautiful pair of 1950s, Italian armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti, with an original striped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Velvet

French Design 1950s Style Rattan and Brass Armchair with Beige Fabric Cushions
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design 1950s style rattan and brass armchair composed of a high quality rattan and aerial
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

French Design 1950s Style Rattan and Brass Armchair with Lelièvre Tiki Fabric
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Design and 1950s style chair composed of a high quality rattan and aerial structure with
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Wood and Straw French Armchairs Guillerme and Chambron s Style
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of French armchairs in wood. The seat is in straw. Very comfortable. circa 1950.  
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Armchair in Style of Ib Kofod Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Pair of Danish modern elegant and detailed armchairs in off white and grey wool upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Black Louis XV Style Armchair With Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950s French Louis XV style armchair painted in black and upholstered in black leather with
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

A Kagan Style Walnut Contour Loungechair, American 1950s
Located in Hollywood, FL
the sling shaped upholstered seat within a walnut frame
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Elegant Armchairs in Cane and Leather in the Style of Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome pair of 1950's armchairs in the style of Harvey Probber, with ebonized frames, cane
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Italian and Midcentury Design Style Rattan and Wicker Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Italian design style armchair with a natural rattan airy structure.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Fabric, Wicker

Danish Design Style Teak Wooden and Leather Chair, 1950s-1960s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design and Scandinavian style for this lounge chair composed of an original and airy teak
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21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Baroque Style Bucket Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex, 1950s.
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Schagen, NL
Two extravagant chairs, designed by Miroslav Navrátil for Vertex, circa 1950s. The chairs feature a
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Vintage 1950s Czech Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

French Painted Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s white painted Louis XVI style armchair with cane woven seat and an X-shaped cross stretcher
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Midcentury Teak Cane Back Lounge Chair Hans Olsen Hans Wegner Style, circa 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Midcentury teak cane back lounge chair Hans Olsen Hans Wegner style, circa 1950s Magnificent
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Papa Bear chair and ottoman with sheepskin, in style of Hans J Wegner, -1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Säffle, SE
Amazing in style of Papa Bear chair and ottoman. Newly restored and reupholstered. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Style of Zanuso, Italy 1950s /1960s Mid-Century Modern Leather
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
the legendary designer Marco Zanuso. What makes it so special is not only the unique design, it´s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

French Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
mid-1900s marquise in the Louis XVI style is painted in off-white and light blue tones. The legs are
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Modernist Important Armchairs, Zanuso Style, France, 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of two important modernist armchairs, with one matching ottoman, angled metal legs with self
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

A Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Style Armchairs 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Italian Grey Velvet Upholstered Gio Ponti Style Armchairs 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1950s Design Cocktail Easy Armchair Toad Style
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Cocktail easy armchair toad style, fashion kitsch and trendy, a real beauty straight out of the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Oversized Pair of 1950s Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Unusual pair of good quality armchairs in beechwood with original cream lacquer. Very comfortable.
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gibbings, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gibbings.
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1950s Teak Armchairs in the Style of Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in Kent, GB
A pair of very stylish teak armchairs in the style of Poul Jensen. We are happy to ship this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

1950s Design and Vintage Style Blue Velvet and Black Feet Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design and vintage style blue velvet and black metal feet with gilded finishes comfy armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Lacquer Wood Armchairs Gio Ponti Style, Italy, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Firenze, IT
Gio Ponti style pair of white lacquered wood armchairs, newly reupholstered with blue/silver lurex
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A handsome pair of 1940's/1950's Gio Ponti style armchairs with brass sabots and "swan-like
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Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

Pair of Vintage 1950s Velvet Bergères by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming pair of vintage 1950s French style bergère armchairs by Baker, in their original medium
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Pair of Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Circa 1950s Pair of Regency Style Wing Armchair features the original leather upholstery in
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Foam, Wood, Mahogany, Feathers

Pair of James Mont Style Geisha Armchairs, 1950s
By James Mont
Located in London, GB
A pair of James Mont style ebonised wooden armchairs in red velvet with geisha scene back cushions
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Charlotte Perriand Style Sisal Rope Easy Chairs. France 1950 s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of French lounge chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand. The frame of the chairs is made of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Pair of Italian, 1950s Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Manhattan, NY
Sleek and comfortable arm chairs in original fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Zanuso Style Lounge Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Very special pair of 1950s Italian armchairs reupholstered in an elegant velvet bi-tonal pattern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
These pair of vintage armchairs been reupholstered in cream fabric with elegant rounded back and
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

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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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.