1950s Armchairs

Easy chair designed by Rob Parry, manufactured by Gelderland (Netherlands) circa 1960. Hand signed by the Designer in Pen. The chair has a beautiful steel base, wooden armrests and side panels. It has been reupholstered. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Rob Parry (born in The Hague, Netherlands, 1925) studied at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague where his most important teachers were Cor Alons, Paul Schuitema and Gerrit Rietveld, whom Parry worked for. It was Rietveld’s firm that laid the foundation for Parry’s interest in exhibition design. In 1950, Rob Parry started his own firm. Emile Truijen was his design partner from 1954 to 1958. Together they developed a myriad of designs, including one of the icons of Dutch design: the double post box. Up until 1995, he designed interiors, furniture, stands, exhibitions, Jewellery, lettering and toys. In his designs, Rob Parry experimented with new materials and techniques. Designs by Rob Parry are included in the collections of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Boijmans Van Beuningen...

Italian 1950s armchair design and exceptional shape Mid-century, the style is shaped by the great architect Paolo Buffa.

Peculiar pair of egg chairs, Italian production circa 1950s. Velvet upholstery, painted iron feet, and brass details. Very good condition, original fabric with normal signs of time, ...

Pair of mid-century steel framed side chairs by T Murphy. With solid teak square arms and recovered in a beige linen. Ireland circa 1950. H 76cm (SH 45cm) x W 58cm x D 54cm

PL19 also known as Tre Pezzi armchair with black enameled steel tube structure, upholstered in white Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia...

Ole Wanscher armchair of brown leather and rosewood frame Made by A. J. Iversen.

Experience timeless elegance with the Mid Century Armchair with Ottoman by Paul Bode for Federholzgesellschaft, circa 1950. This ico...

1950s French Teak and Cane Armchairs — Mid-Century Modern, Five Available Description: An exceptional offering of 1950s French teak and cane armchairs, celebrated for their timeless...

Pair Mid-Century Gigi Radice for Minotti Italian design 1950s green fabric.

Rare pair of tubular steel & oak armrests chairs by Jean Lesage for Airbone. In the style of the Pierre Guariche Prefacto series. In good vin...

The postwar boom years of the 1950s through to the 1960s were one of the periods of greatest influence of Italian designers. The models created during this period paved a way to a mo...

Pair of armchairs by french designer Jacques Hitier produced by Tubauto, 1950s, France. They consist of two wooden armrests and a black lacquered metal base (original paint which ma...

Pair of Italian armchairs from the 50s. We do not know who produced them but they are of great design and very rare. The structure is in excellent condition, only the fabric should b...

Stunning and elegantMid-Century Modern Minimalist armchair. Design by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Original black enameled sleek steel frame with ba...

A beautiful Swedish armchair attributed to Folke Ohlsson for DUX, crafted in the 1950s. This piece perfectly embodies the elegance of Scandinavian design, featuring lines and details...

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Apart from the reupholstery the chair bodies are in original and very ...

1950s, Danish armchair. Original red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction....

Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and furniture designer Hans Wegner in 1949. The patinated Danish oak frames have been careful...

Rare lounge chair attributed to René Gabriel. Located in NY.

Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of armchairs is attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo Buffa. Coinciding with contemporary debates about the role of design and its responsibility to the larger population, Buffa reworked the presiding neoclassical idiom. The architect incorporated simplified forms into his designs in order to streamline production techniques, whilst always retaining a high regard for materials and harmonious portions. This pair of armchairs is said to have been designed by Buffa during the 1950s and elegantly balances comfort and functionality with high-quality craftsmanship and materials: the refined, articulated lines of the armchairs’ frames counter the volume of its cushions and uniquely patterned upholstery. By the mid-1930s, Buffa had established his own studio, where the Milanese architect designed expertly crafted furniture featuring intricate details and combined luxurious materials for an elite clientele. Buffa developed close relationships with cabinetmaking workshops in Brianza, renowned for their traditional furniture manufacturing, and during the following decades collaborated with some of the period’s most skilled artisans. These relationships enabled Buffa to introduce a modern vocabulary into his work whilst adhering to Milan’s heritage of artisan furniture production, in order to realize inventive furniture designs that revealed a skilful union of design and execution. These chairs embody this patently, with their most intricate feature being the upholstery covering the elegant, stylish shape of the solid wood frames. The elaborate pattern invites the eyes to spend time observing and exploring it, therefore the overall impression is interesting and stylish, while it also makes these chairs a one-of-a-kind pair. The exposed architectural, tapered legs supporting the comfortable seats and curved backs complement the design of this model greatly. The slim look serves as a counterweight to the voluptuous bodies, and the colour of the wood complements the pattern as well. The overall design is focused on elegant and measured proportions, balanced compositions, and refined décor elements including the exclusive materials. Besides the upholstery, the versatile shapes, from the curving, rounded edges on the top to the characteristic armrests and tapered legs, make these chairs stand out. Buffa’s designs were featured in important publications, such as Roberto Aloi’s L’arredamento moderno series, through which a coherent evolution can be traced in Buffa’s work as he interpreted the formal elegance of Italian design with a subtle yet recognizably modern rigour evidenced by this pair. Paolo Buffa was especially passionate about furniture and product design, an area where he remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. He was extremely active in the Milanese design scene that was just as vibrant and unique as these armchairs. In an atmosphere committed to the reinterpretation of the Lombard classicism and Milanese architecture, exceptional pieces were created, as this pair shows. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small scratches and marks on the wood. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium patterned fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 29.52 in W x 34.44 in D x 37 in H; Seat height 15.15 in; Arm height 22.44 in 75 cm W x 87.5 cm D x 94 cm H; Seat height 38.5 cm; Arm height 57 cm Literature: 'Alcuni Mobili di Paolo Buffa', Domus, no. 178, October 1942, p. 431 for a similar example Roberto Aloi, L’Arredamento Moderno, quarta serie, Milan, 1949, fig. 366 for a similar example Roberto Rizzi, I mobile di Paolo Buffa, exh. cat., Mostra Internazionale dell'Arredamento, Cantù, 2002, pp. 30, 34-35 for a drawing and images of a similar example About the (attributed) designer: Paolo Buffa (born 1903, Milan – died 1970, Milan) was an Italian furniture designer who defined his own unique design aesthetic to become one of the most sought-after Italian designers of his day. Renowned for pairing elements from both the opulent Neoclassical and the streamlined Art Deco styles around a more modern sensitivity, Buffa excelled in creating high quality pieces that spoke to the well-to-do clientele of the time. Born in Milan in 1903, Buffa trained at the Politecnico di Milano. Following his graduation in 1927, he worked briefly for Gio Ponti, and in 1928, he partnered with architect Antonio Cassi to establish their own design studio in Milan. By 1936, Paolo Buffa opened his own independent studio where he became particularly successful, in part because he had already tapped into his unique combination of stylistic elements. His incorporation of more traditionally Neoclassical motifs or materials – for example, rich rosewoods or supple, velveteen fabrics – with the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art...

A pair of authentic arm chairs from Chandigarh deisgned by Pierre Jeanneret. Date of manufacture is between 1955-1960. These chairs are made of solid Burma teak with caned seats and ...

A pair of stunning mid-century sculptural French armchairs in wood with caned seating and back, France, 1950s. The seat and backs are made of cane and the simple detailing and craft...

Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish ...

Pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Home and Garden series, wooden structure, goose down cushions, padding and covering in original textured fabric of the time, kept in excellen...

A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...

Original CH28 sawback lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, for Carl Hansen & Sons in massive teak. Minor sign.

Absolutely stunning club lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, an early imprint of Thayer Coggin. Defined by their Classic midcentury lines and simple walnut framed ...

Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...

Mid-century Italian armchair in cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower.

Federico Munari midcentury armchairs bronze velvet curved wooden feet, 1950s.

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, pair of armchairs, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Pair of armchairs designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and bac...

We feel that Finn Juhl's delegate's chair (or FJ51) is one of his most under appreciated designs. Perhaps overshadowed by the sexy #45 chair, with which it shares many qualities, it ...

Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...

Paolo Buffa style pair of armchairs in original 50's floral fabric and tapered wooden feet. Chairs can be reupholstered per clients design require...

Jolie et rare fauteuil corbeille par Jacques Ad’et en skai blanc et piétement terminé de sabots en laiton.

Elegant and classy, ebonized cone-shaped wooden feet, great design, great beauty.

Fabulous English Regency style arm chair. Perfect for a desk chair, bedroom chair, or dressing room chair. Beautiful Paisley pattern textile covering. Add some architecture to your i...

An iconic pair of “Margherita” rattan armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Italian modernist Franco Albini for Bonacina. A pioneering blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist ...

Danish Modern Teak armchair attributed to Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, 1950s. Danish Mid-century Modern arm chair in solid teak with original black leather uphol...

Ergonomic in its structure, this mid-century armchair showcases the best characteristics of post-war Italian design. These postwar boom years of the 1950s through the 1960s were a gr...

This pair of armchairs hails from Italy, dating back to the 1950s. They are a beautiful representation of mid-century design, showcasing the clean lines and elegant simplicity charac...

Set of 12 modernist "Horseshoe" back armchairs, Jamestown Lounge Co. designed by Jack Van der Molen, feudal oak, amazing, almost, Asian Modern desi...

Armchairs Model “1101” by Giovanni “Nino” Zoncada for Cassina Model “1101” armchairs designed by Giovanni “Nino” Zoncada and manufactured by the renowned Italian company Cassina. Th...

A chic pair of mid-20th Century carved giltwood Neo-Classical style armchairs by Maison Jansen. Reference; Jansen Furniture by James Archer Abbot, Page 83 for a similar marquise. Fra...

Immaculate pair of MCM bent wood chairs by Jindrich Halabala .Showing a very generous seating area,firm high backs,new silk velvet upholstery,Pricing shown is for the pair.

Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school, Danish designers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s. They combined the inspiration brought by new ind...

Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950 Great comfort chair in newly upholstered, restored condition. The walnut armrests of this Bergère arrmchair featur...

Minimal old Italian armchair 1950s round rounded armrests black and brown.

Operating in São Paulo during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Indústria de Móveis Pailar was founded by Luiz Laufer, who also designed the company’s furniture. Located at 1087 Raul P...

Pair of blue velvet armchairs mid-century Italian design Saporiti Augusto Bozzi style.

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design armchair set, made in the Netherlands 1950's. Beech wooden frame, stained in teak color with wool fabric ...

This pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. The pieces of furniture have small, wooden legs on which the cosy armchair bodies with almost pointed corners rest. The armchai...

These elegant Italian armchairs from the 1950s were crafted by Cassina, a renowned furniture maker. Upholstered in petrol-colored faux leather, the chairs feature their original cove...

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands, circa 1958. This striking model was numbered FM07 and is part of the iconic Japanese series designed by Braakman. The design is marked by the straight lines of the black frame and the more geometric shapes of the upholstered seat, backrest and armrests. A modern and minimalist design that is visually attractive from all angles, while at the same time very comfortable to sit in. The chairs have been completely restored and are in excellent condition. The pair has been reupholstered in a beautiful ecru 'Iris' fabric by Tibor Reich...

This rare pair of mid-century armchairs was produced by ISA Bergamo. The chairs have been restored and reupholstered in a burnt red Martora "writing" velvet from Rubelli, a versatile...

Rare pair of Wingback armchairs from an important chalet in the Italian Alps. Designed by the Italian Architect Gianfranco Frattini for the Cassina company in 1959. The fabric, in ex...

American Mid Century Viko Baumritter attributed Wide Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring sturdy framework, angled spindle backs, sculpted solid Oak armrests and dowel legs. With upholste...

Pair of 1950s Italian design armchairs in walnut and midcentury beige velvet.

1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen rare model 408 three legged bullhorn armchair, with solid teak frame, seat upholstered with original black leather. Designed around 1956 and manufactured by ...

A beautifully refinished pair of PJ4 armchairs designed by Grete Jalk and produced by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, in the 1960s. These iconic mid‑century chairs showcase Jalk’s refined Sc...