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.

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 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.

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.

Swedish 1950s Chairs

Classic English Furniture

Mid Century Easy Chair

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Easy Chair Designed by Erik Bertil Karlén, Sweden, 1950s

$8,878

Mid-Century Swedish Stump Chair in Stained Pine, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

Mid-century Swedish stump chair in stained pine. In good vintage and original condition showing

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Swedish Stump Chair in Stained Pine, 1950s

$2,012

Bertil Fridhagen Upholstered Easy Chair for Bodafors, Sweden 1950s

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Swedish design is characterized by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bertil Fridhagen Upholstered Easy Chair for Bodafors, Sweden 1950s

$6,600

C.A Buffington, Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs, Gemla, 1950s

By Gemla

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of folding chairs designed by C.A Buffington in the 1930s for Swedish manufacturer Gemla in

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

C.A Buffington, Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs, Gemla, 1950s

$828

Alf Svensson, Pair of "TeVe" Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson, Bra Bohag Bjärnum

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of lounge chairs model "Te-Ve" or "TV" designed by Alf Svensson. Swedish manufactured by

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Alf Svensson, Pair of "TeVe" Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$5,445

Elias Svedberg Easy Chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

By Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by NK, Sweden, 1950s. In need of new upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elias Svedberg Easy Chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

$2,959

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chairs Pair, circa 1950s

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of Danish modern lounge chairs with sculptural teak frame legs and flared arms, designed by

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chairs Pair, circa 1950s

$3,200

"Bågen" Lounge Chair by Engström Myrstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Bågen" lounge chair designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand in 1952. Produced by Nässjö

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

"Bågen" Lounge Chair by Engström Myrstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$4,735

Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Reupholstered in sheepskin, frame also restored. Produced in Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s

$35,515

Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Reupholstered in sheepskin, frame also restored. Produced in Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s

$35,515

Swedish Yngve Ekström for Hagafors "Pinnochio" Accent Chair, 1950s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Basel, BS

1950's accent Swedish Yngve Ekström "Pinnochio" chair made by Hagafors. Features beautiful

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Yngve Ekström for Hagafors "Pinnochio" Accent Chair, 1950s

$716

Swedish Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare lounge chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s. Upholseter in a striped light brown and white

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, 1950s

$2,367

Midcentury Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Shearling Sweden 1950s

By G.A. Berg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

These lovely sculptured easy/lounge chairs were made in the 1940-50 s Sweden and are attributed to

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Midcentury Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Shearling Sweden 1950s

$13,614

Mid-Century Cantilever Pair of Steele Tube Chairs, Hansy Ystad, Sweden, 1950s

By Ystad-Metall

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mid-century cantilever pair of steele tube chairs, Hansy Ystad Sweden 1950s A very rare pair of

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Cantilever Pair of Steele Tube Chairs, Hansy Ystad, Sweden, 1950s

$586

Scandinavian elegant lounge chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Great lounge chair by Carl Malmsten. Model is 'Hemmakväll' and was designed in the 1940s

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian elegant lounge chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

$3,894

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair, 1950s-1960s, Sweden

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chair, in original condition, designed in 1958 and produced by

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair, 1950s-1960s, Sweden

$4,778

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair for DUX, circa 1950s

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in San Diego, CA

Lounge chair by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson for Dux, circa 1950s. This super comfortable lounge

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair for DUX, circa 1950s

$2,395

S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of adjustable dark-stained pine and grey fabric lounge chairs produced by S.M. Wincrantz

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

$8,400

Scandinavian Modern Papa Bear High Back Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

We found this scrumptious Papa Bear style chair in Stockholm on one of our buying trips. Clearly

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Papa Bear High Back Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s

$6,600

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Utrecht, NL

Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s

$11,000

Midcentury Modern Leather Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lounge chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industries, later known as DUX, made in the 1950s. Black

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Leather Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s

$4,439

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stained pine. Measures: H 89 cm/ 2' 11 1/3" W 46 cm/ 18 1/8" D 45 cm/ 17 1/3".

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s

$8,642

Bengt Ruda Rare "Ombord" Lounge Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lounge chair model known as “Ombord” was designed by Ruda for the legendary company, Nordiska

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Bengt Ruda Rare "Ombord" Lounge Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

$6,600

Custom Order: Lounge chair by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industries, later known as DUX, made in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Custom Order: Lounge chair by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s

$3,873

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Little Eva” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Utrecht, NL

Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Little Eva” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s

$11,000

Mid-century modern lounge chairs Bodö by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1950s

By Svante Skogh

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Pair of 'Bodö' lounge chairs designed by Svante Skogh in Sweden in 1957. Modernistic design in

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Mid-century modern lounge chairs Bodö by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1950s

$9,352

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Utrecht, NL

. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This chair holds a soft simplicity

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

$5,500

Lounge Chair with Sheep Skin Seat by Engström Myrstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Bågen" lounge chair designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand in 1952. Produced by Nässjö

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Lounge Chair with Sheep Skin Seat by Engström Myrstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$4,735

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair and Ottoman, 1950s-1960s, Sweden

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair and ottoman, 1950s-1960s, Sweden. Designed in 1958 and

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair and Ottoman, 1950s-1960s, Sweden

$6,553

Antilop Safari Chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in Hitchin, England

An original suede and oak frame 'Antilop' Safari chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden

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

Materials

Suede, Oak

Antilop Safari Chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden, 1950s

$2,662

Pair of Swedish 1950s Lounge Chairs Senior Wingback, Lady Chair New Upholstery

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A pair of Swedish 1950s lounge chairs All the wood is Birch The chairs were made by skilled

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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Swedish 1950s Lounge Chairs Senior Wingback, Lady Chair New Upholstery

$3,800

Te-Ve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, 1950s

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson

Located in Karis, Nyland

'Te-ve' easy chair was designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier/Bra Bohag in Sweden. Frame is

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Te-Ve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, 1950s

$2,604

Chair Model 2027 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

Walnut and beige leather. Measures: H 83.5 cm/ 2' 9 1/2" W 50 cm/ 19 3/4" SH 43 cm/ 17".

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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chair Model 2027 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

$1,361

1950s Scandinavian Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair

Located in Stockholm, SE

Fantastic Swedish wicker bucket chair on black iron base, 1950s. No damage to wicker whatsoever

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Scandinavian Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair

$2,300

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

An adorable stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

$1,480

Otto Schultz for JIO Mobler Tufted Easy Chairs w New Upholstery, 1950s Sweden

By Otto Schulz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of newly reupholstered easy chairs are attributed to Otto Schultz for JIO Mobler, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Otto Schultz for JIO Mobler Tufted Easy Chairs w New Upholstery, 1950s Sweden

$6,600

Restored 1950s Pair of "Cikada" Lounge Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden

By Bengt Ruda, IKEA

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of Cikada lounge chairs by Swedish designer Brengt Ruda for Ikea, 1950s. This is very early

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored 1950s Pair of "Cikada" Lounge Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden

$2,000

Seal / Salen Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Kansas City, MO

similar to suede. Manufactured by OPE, Sweden, 1950s. Very good original condition and ready to use. One

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Seal / Salen Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame

$9,850

Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair "Divina" Shearling Sheepskin Arne Norell 1950s

By Arne Norell

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

The “Divina” lounge chair model is a perfect example of the Swedish designer Arne Norell’s use of

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair "Divina" Shearling Sheepskin Arne Norell 1950s

$11,246

Set of 8 Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, 1950s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Designed by Göran Malmvall.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, 1950s

$14,206

Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chairs, 1950s-1960s, Sweden

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chairs, 1950s-1960s, Sweden

$7,509

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge/Slipper Chairs, Sven Staaf, 1950s

By Sven Staaf

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge/slipper chairs, Sven Staaf, 1950s Gorgeous pair of

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lounge/Slipper Chairs, Sven Staaf, 1950s

$16,500

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Philip Arctander

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs, 1950s from Sweden With curved shape (In the style of Philip

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$5,327

Knolls Moderna Lounge or Wingback Chair in Petrol Rib Velours, 1950s, Sweden

By Knoll

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely rare and beautiful easy chair "Model 77" by Swedish company Knolls Moderna Fatoljer. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Knolls Moderna Lounge or Wingback Chair in Petrol Rib Velours, 1950s, Sweden

$1,650

Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant modern lounge chair designed in Sweden by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair for Dux

$2,895

"Model 36" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant chaise lounge, “Model 36”, by Bruno Mathsson. Made from a beech bentwood frame and wreathed black leather. Bold, elongated lines. Designed in the mid-1930s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

"Model 36" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

$7,991

Pair of Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of stylish modern lounge chairs designed in Sweden by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Pair of Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for DUX

$5,895

1950s Lounge Chair Chile by Svante Skogh

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful lounge chair Designed by Svante Skogh for Klingon Möbler AB Sweden. This chair is in a

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

1950s Lounge Chair Chile by Svante Skogh

$1,177

Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional vintage walnut lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Sweden, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$5,495

Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Arne Norell lounge chairs, in an elegant, asymmetrical design. Reupholstered in pink

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$8,500

1950s Pair Club / Lounge Chairs in the Style of Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden

By Boet, Otto Schulz

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and rare extremely comfortable set of two Scandinavian easy / lounge / club chairs in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Pair Club / Lounge Chairs in the Style of Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden

$5,913

Vintage “Scissor” Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

design, crafted by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden in the 1950s. These chairs are not just furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage “Scissor” Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$5,995

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant modern lounge chair designed in Sweden by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden circa 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux

$3,500

Swedish Modern, Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Lambswool Birch, Axel Larsson, 1950s

By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Odense, DK

Swedish modern design. Crafted by furniture company Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors in the 1950s, labeled

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Birch

Swedish Modern, Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Lambswool Birch, Axel Larsson, 1950s

$6,000

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Utrecht, NL

national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including this rare “Elder man

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s

$6,500

Set of Ten Stackable Metal 1950s Painted Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Set of ten, 1950s Swedish metal chairs. In original now distressed paint, with what we believe as

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten Stackable Metal 1950s Painted Chairs

$1,768

Swedish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Lambswool Elm, AB Malmö Kåpe, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

-century Swedish modern design. Crafted by furniture company Innternung AB Malmö Kåpe in the 1950s, labeled

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm

Swedish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Lambswool Elm, AB Malmö Kåpe, 1950s

$8,000

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There is a range of Swedish 1950s chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swedish 1950s chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Swedish 1950s chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish 1950s chairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Swedish 1950s chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström and Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced popular Swedish 1950s chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Swedish 1950s Chairs?

Prices for Swedish 1950s chairs start at $600 and top out at $42,800 with the average selling for $3,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Swedish 1950s Chairs

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.
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 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.
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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