1950s Armchairs

Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the Colonial Chair was designed in 1949 and produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark throughout the 1950s. It references colo...

Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Swedish lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda, known for his iconic Triva model. Featuring a distinctive high backrest, these ch...

This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Aarhus, Denmark. Model no. 50 was first presented at the Fredericia Fu...

Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Lio Carminati. Made in Italy in the 1950s.

This exceptional lounge chair model SW-96, designed by renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl 1954, showcases his signature approach to organic forms and impeccable craftsmanship. Const...

A beautiful original Alvar Aalto armchair model 401, which was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched the Aalto name t...

Rare pair of wingback armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa and produced in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with ivory velvet. Paolo Buffa was an Italian d...

Original mid-century 1950 armchair high back in 1950.

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs, model 'RH-304', leather and steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950. This cantilevered pair of tufted chairs...

1960s, Danish armchair. Green furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. The chairs were reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: no sme...

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 ...

Set of 4 Armchairs model " Tulip " Base in white lacquered aluminum Fiberglass structure with the red wool fabric cushions Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA 195...

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

Very stylish armchair in wood and red leather, with a fine wooden structure with a geometric and shaped design. Attributable to Carlo Graffi, Italian production in the 50s. Wear cons...

This excellent and rare solid teak armchair Mod. 317 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard Nielsen in Denmark 1950s. It features a seat with original woven cane in very good c...

wonderful pair of easy chairs from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid teak wood frames with loose cushions...

This set of Cosmos armchairs and sofa by designer Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti were designed in 1954 and are a model of elegance, comfort and innovation. The Cosmos collection is chara...

This set of two lounge chairs with elegant and sensual forms was named “Big Adam” and was a series "Paradise" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK (Nor...

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

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...

This excellent and rare Pair of solid teak armchairs Mod. 317 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard Nielsen in Denmark 1950s. THey Ieatures a seat with original woven cane in ...

Niko Kralj Folding Chair REX 1950s

Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.

A timeless Mid-Century Modern armchair produced by Swedish manufacturer DUX in the 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair features a beautifully crafted solid birch frame with gently cu...

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 Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson (Sweden, 1919-2003) for Fritz Hansen (established-Denmark 1872 by Cabinet Maker Fritz Hansen. The taperi...

Composed of a light ash structure with two armrests resting on the floor at the back, giving the chair a slight inclination, and two flat spindle-shaped feet at the front. Two crossp...

an early 1950s production Florence Knoll for Knoll International lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions all resting on four turned tapering legs

Bergère armchair, Alata Mod. 820 armchair, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in v...

This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s. The elegant design is characterized by its rou...

Pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa. Lean detailed wood frame, upholstered seat and free back rest cushion.

These beautiful bentwood chairs were designed in 1958 by the Italian architect Eugenio Gerli for Società Compensatie Curvi. This company, which was located in Monza at the time, specialized in manufacturing highly stylized chairs made of bentwood with a modular choice offered to the customer. For example, there was a catalog showing that at that time you could choose from different types of bases and bodies. These specific lounge chairs are made up of seven layers of glued and bent teak veneer. A special example of craftsmanship and artistry in which technique and aesthetics effortlessly come together. The body is attached to a beautiful slender black-painted metal base by means of four bolts. The considerable contrast between the base and the seating area seems to make the chair float. The opening at the back of the seat allows for an angelic light...

1950's solid brass modern Italian side armchair with velvet uhplstery, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the brass, lightly hand polished.

Midcentury Modern Vintage Yellow Armchair, Italy 1950s Vintage yellow Armchair, manufatured in Italy in the 1950s. A 1950s vintage armchair w...

Pair of reclining armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchairs have been restored and upholstered in avio blue velvet with a gray mouse tail finish. The elongated ...

Tommi Parzinger lounge chair and ottoman, ebonized frame, charcoal grey upholstery. Single owner. Authenticated with the original purchased receipt from Parzinger Originals Inc., dat...

Reclining armchair "Oscar" produced by Novarredo and designed by Nello Pini. Red fabric covering with yellow and blue inserts. Painted metal and wood struct...

Armchairs, stained beech, faux leather, Italy, 1950s Italian armchairs exemplary of 1950s mid-century modern design. The wooden structure employs an elegant interplay of intersectin...

Reclining armchair designed by Nello Pini for Novarredo in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and upholstered in light blue velvet.

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s What a great design, we couldn't see ourselves enough. Measures: width 64 cm Depth 67 cm Height 77 cm...

Mid-century Italian green velvet armchair Ico Parisi style, 1950s.

Fabulous form created by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut base and structure of the chair is in very good condition. Original fabric is worn and faded needing an update. Labeled Craft Associa...

An iconic Viscount armchair, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. The frame has been carefully restored and finished in an elegant black lacquer. The brass armrests feature a rich, nat...

A Pair of Elegant 1950s Asko Oy Armchairs, Model 2303 Crafted by the renowned Finnish manufacturer Asko Oy in the 1950s, this pair of armchairs embodies Scandinavian mid-century ele...

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...

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering and legs in brass and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the lining...

Joseph-André Motte Sabre chairs, 1954 Rattan, foam, fabric Measures: 27.17 H x 29.13 x 25.2 inches.  

A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's... Great early example,, Seat and back reupholstered in a fun pok a dot and stripped black and white f...

Ole Wanscher J2883 armchair, 1958 Produced by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in sumptuous Brazilian rosewood with aniline black leather seat. First presented at the Copenhage...

Pair of reclining armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The armchairs have their original eco-leather upholstery, as shown in the photos. The upholstery is worn. A new uph...

Vintage Papa bear chair. High lounge and library chair designed and made by a Danish furniture manufacturer in the 1950s. The chair is in the s...

Rare wicker Egg shaped armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland 1952 This armchair was designed by Wim Den Boon in 1952 and produced by the Jonkers brothers in ...

An original 'LADY' lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milano. The chair has been upholstered in fine English burnt orange velvet material. Brass legs. Seat height 36 c...

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...

Pair of “Tripolina” Chairs – Designed by Gastone Rinaldi, manufactured by Rima, Italy. The elegantly curved steel frames give these chairs a timeless and airy appearance. The origina...

Armchair by De Ster Gelderland

of classic Robsjohn-Gibbings design with its iconic profile featuring a framed upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by open work arms; all raised on subtly flared supp...

Ole Wanscher pair of armchairs with frame of walnut. Newer upholster of black leather. Made by Fritz Hansen, model 1764.

There is a certain “Malmstenesque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves, cosy appearance and in the modern way Carl Malmsten skilfully carried the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design. The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used at the 1939 New York World Fair, when the designer introduced the model “Oskar”. Similarly to that model, Malmsten remained a traditionalist, mainly concerned with comfort regarding the “Stora Furulid...