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50s Metal Chairs

Mid-Century Set of 2 Brass, Metal and White Fabric high-backed chairs 50s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
A pair of high-backed chairs crafted from metal and brass, with a white, banded seat. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian 50 s Pair Of Chairs Upholstered In Leatherette Shagreen
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant design chairs on black painted metal legs and polished bass sabots, Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian 50
s Pair Of Chairs Upholstered In Leatherette Shagreen
Italian 50
s Pair Of Chairs Upholstered In Leatherette Shagreen
$1,370 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era. In very good condition. The upholstery was recently
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
$1,010 / set
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Chairs with High Backrest, 50s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Gilded High Back Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Wrought Iron Chairs with High Backrest, 50s
Pair of Wrought Iron Chairs with High Backrest, 50s
$618 Sale Price / set
48% Off
H 48.43 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliablue, 50 s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Italian ‘Medea’ chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1955
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

4x 50s 60s Bar Stools Barstools Attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s bar stools barstools attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design Object: 4x bar stools
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

"Urania" Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
"Urania" chair by BBPR for Arflex. Iconic 50s chair featuring white metal frame and pied de poule
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Urania" Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
"Urania" Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
$2,222
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
50s American Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency Bouclé
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a faux bamboo metal armchair or vanity chair in gold finish sculptural crafted and has a
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

50 s Gilded Decorator Lira Metal Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Transitional Decorator gilded side chair.... unique decorative object
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

50s Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti Set/2
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Augusto Bozzi (1924–1982) started designing in the late 1940s, with iconic chairs and armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

50s Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti Set/2
50s Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti Set/2
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs. Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs. Vinyl
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
upholstered seats for chairs, armchairs, and sofas. This ‘armless’ Kosmos armchair was designed in the 50s by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 French 50 s metal chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 French 50's metal chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Set of 4 French 50
s metal chairs
Set of 4 French 50
s metal chairs
H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of McGuire Director’s Chairs, 50s
By McGuire
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
backrests. Subtle metal and wicker details strengthen the chairs structure. Perfect for elevating a study
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of McGuire Director’s Chairs, 50s
Pair of McGuire Director’s Chairs, 50s
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 16.74 in
Carlo Ratti, set of six wood and metal dining chairs from 50s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Catania, CT
by Carlo Ratti and produced in Italy during the 50s. Made from wood, metal and beautiful brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Tagliabue brothers of the 50s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Catania, IT
medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Tagliabue brothers of the 50s. Produced in good condition with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Project X: Marco Zanuso Senior Style 50 s Lounge Chair, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This Marco Zanuso Senior chair look alike is a perfect alternative to include a 50's classic in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Georges Coslin Chairs for Faram Furniture Late 50 s
By George Coslin, Faram Furniture
Located in bari, IT
Set of five chairs with curved iron structure and leather seat, designer George Coslin, Faram
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Green Accent Side Mid-Century Modern, 50s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
has a fantastic indestructible Aluminum metal frame. The chair is cushioned, upholstered and signed on
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

AP14 Lounge Chair “Anneau” by Pierre Paulin for AP Originals 50s
By Pierre Paulin, AP Originals
Located in Landgraaf, NL
AP14 lounge chair also known as “Anneau” by Pierre Paulin for AP Originals (A. Polak) 50’s. Unique
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Ezio Minotti Set of 6 Wood and Blue Fabric Chairs Italy 50s
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare and wonderful set of six chairs with a geometric design with a shaped wooden structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Vintage Fluted 50s Swivel Chairs Upholstered in Black Faux Shearling
By James Mont
Located in Wilton, CT
We have updated the upholstered chairs with swivel bases they were originally featured a skirt
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of 4 Butterly Chairs by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmöbler, 50s Denmark
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare set of 4 Butterly chairs by Herbert Hirche for Jofa Stalmöbler, 50s Denmark. Saddle shape seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seats-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Toad Armchairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Lounge Seater-Napoleon III Style-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Toad Armchairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine
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Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Other

Pair of French 50 s club chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 50's club chairs. 16 in. seat height.
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 50
s club chairs
Pair of French 50
s club chairs
H 33 in W 25 in D 34 in
Set of Four 1950 s Caviuna Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four elegant 50's caviuna chairs upholstered with metalic grey velvet
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four 1950
s Caviuna Chairs
Set of Four 1950
s Caviuna Chairs
H 33 in W 17 in D 18 in
20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather 50s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Turin, Turin
, Overman, Stendig, and Plycraft. Here a Plycraft Loung Chair with structure in metal and curved wooden
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Nice Pair Of Dutch 50 s Outdoor Wicker Basket Chairs With Metal Wire Base
By Jean Royère
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
an amazing metal wire base. A very nice 50's design that was most likely inspired by the designs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

50 s Industrial Metal Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
That perfect industrial chic touch - this diminutive raw metal chair has a rough linen cushion
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of french chairs 50 s- Escargot
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Escargot chairs, des. Charlotte Perriand (attributed) France 50s, metal and laquered wood
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of french chairs 50
s- Escargot
Pair of french chairs 50
s- Escargot
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Modernist lounge chair Metal vinyl reception bedroom armchair 50s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
green leatherette in the spirit of the 50s. Metal structure of square section black lacquered
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 50 s Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Let the deep seat and high arms of these handsome Italian lounge chairs envelop you in Continental
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 50
s Italian Lounge Chairs
Pair of 50
s Italian Lounge Chairs
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 30 in
J.E. MOTTE rare pair of 50s outside chairs in metal rattan canvas
Located in Paris, ile de france
J.E. MOTTE rare pair of 50s vintage outside chairs in metal rattan & canvas
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Midcentury 50s Industrial School Adult Size Chair Metal and Plywood Vintage Ret
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
stacking chair feature a turquoise Tubular Metal frame and plywood seat and back rest. The seat having an
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Glamorous 50 s Italian Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Angelo Ostuni
Located in North Miami, FL
Stunning pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs in the manner of Angelo Ostuni. Superbly restored off
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of 50s velvet armchairs
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Pair of upholstered velvet armchairs with metal and brass feet, manufactured in Italy, '50s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 
50s velvet armchairs
Pair of 
50s velvet armchairs
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Vtg Mid Century Set Of 2 Beech Dining Chairs school Scandinavian, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Bromwich. The original English manufactures of school furniture 1940-50s Original chairs in wood and metal
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

PAIR OF 50s FRENCH GARDEN CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
CLASSIC PAIR OF FRENCH 50s FOLDING GARDEN CHAIRS
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Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

50s Augusto Bozzi Lounge Chair for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
upholstered seats for chairs, armchairs, and sofas. This ‘armless’ armchair was designed in the 50s by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

50s Augusto Bozzi Lounge Chair for Saporiti
50s Augusto Bozzi Lounge Chair for Saporiti
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
50s Takeshi Nii ‘NY Chair X’ Folding Chaise Longue for Jox Interni
By Jox Interni, Takeshi Nii
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This foldable chaise longue was designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in 1958. The chair is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

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Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
$3,083 / item
H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
Dos Gallos Tiny Custom Iron and Bronze Tripod Tables
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tripod hand-forged iron cocktail tables with bronze edging around top. Great patina. Can be custom-made in square or round and in any size and height. Sold and priced individually. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Burl

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$7,013 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bronze Bench, France 1950 s
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Category

2010s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
$1,995
H 30.25 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair Opaline Glass Burnished Brass Flush Mounts, Sweden 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Grace Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Flush Mounts / Pendants, Sweden 1940s The lights feature a striking Swedish Art Deco design, combining geometric elegance with refined ...
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tulip Organic Modern Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Italian Design Stools
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury pair of Italian design stools, walnut wood legs, brass tips, very special green chenille cl.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Pair of Italian Design Stools
Pair of Italian Design Stools
$998 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Art Deco style, this glamorous pouf boasts a shimmering look with its silver velvet upholstered seat and matching lurex fringe. A chic addition to a living room dominated...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe
Sparkle Silver Pouf with Silver Fringe
$2,190 / item
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Round Wall Mirror in Purple Lucite Alessandro Albrizzi Style, Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Albrizzi, Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round wall mirror in purple lucite in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Wood Dimensions: D 43 cm x W 37 cm x H 74 cm (SH ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
$4,136 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Art Deco Oxidised Forged Iron Bamboo Rattan Side Chairs Vintage 1920s
By Raymond Subes
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and sought after pair of 1920s oxidised iron side chairs with bamboo rope weave seating, reminiscent of Raymond Subes work. The forged iron frame with swirl armrests and ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools with Swivel Seats by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four "Waterfall" bar stools in acrylic with leather upholstery. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones and originally made for the Pip's club in Los Angeles, owned by Playboy Magaz...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. Specially designed in 1907 for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, this suite still stands for exceptional bentwood craft. The runners and the wooden...
Category

2010s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
$2,556 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
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50s Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 50s metal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 50s metal chairs — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. 50s metal chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern 50s metal chairs are consistently popular styles. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Cornelis Zitman each produced beautiful 50s metal chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 50s Metal Chairs?

Prices for 50s metal chairs start at $92 and top out at $7,456 with the average selling for $1,796.

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 50s Metal Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Trends from the 1950s included skinny ties, sports coats, letterman jackets, bowling shirts and saddle shoes. Men like Frank Sinatra helped define trends in the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques 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
    In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.