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Period: 1950s
Alumbium tulip chairs by Pierre Guariche steiner édition
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Série de cinq chaises tulipes par Pierre Guariche édition Steiner, vers 1954
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950s Hans Wegner CH23 chair for Carl Hansen Søn, Denmark.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The CH23 was one of the first chairs Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn back in 1950. At first glance it’s simple and understated, but the chair is full of tho...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Teak

Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This early edition of the 666 chair was produced by De Coene. Since 1954 De Coene became the Benelux producer of the expensive Knoll furniture. This rare old set of chairs are in all...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alfred Hendrickx Set of Eight Dining Chairs Model S2, 1958, Belgium for Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight very rare Model S2 chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform. Although the chairs look very fragile they are very solid in t...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

French Cherry Wood Chairs with Seats of Woven Papercord, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
‎In mid-century French design, timeless elegance and craftsmanship dominated the era and organic materials such as wood and papercord. Crafted from the warm, reddish-brown hues of ch...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Exceptional Heart Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
By Magnus Stephensen, La Maison Pierre Frey, Brøndbyøster Møbel Trævarefabrik A/S
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart C...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Pierre guariche Rare pair of tulip chairs
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre guariche Rare pair of tulip chairs Cast aluminum and black lacquered metal Circa 1954 W 46 x D 48 x H 72 cms The pair : 5400 euros
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Guillereme et Chambron Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillereme et Chambron "Petite Repos" Lounge Chair. Upholstered in high quality oatmeal wool boucle. 34"H x 30"W x 32"D
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chair, c. 1950s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Authentic Mid Century Modern stacking molded fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950's. Upholstered in a lovely and rare saddle brown col...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carlo de Carli Chairs in Wood and Red Leather, Set of 6
Located in Milano, IT
The set of vintage chairs from the ‘50s are designed by Carlo de Carli and made by fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs are solid, made in wood ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Elettra chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex with a black metal tubular base which is intersected below the seat. The chair has been newly upholstered in a delicate, light pink fab...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Six Finn Juhl Dining Chairs for Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1953 by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, the Model 109 and 59 dining chairs are a rare design. This rosewood set featuring two armchairs and four side chairs has been...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Manufactured in French, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ethnic africanist solid wood tripod armchair chair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chaise ethnique africaine en bois massif sculpté à la main, travail artisanal de qualité avec son piétement tripode en un seul morceau. Très bel état vintage avec une belle patine du...
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African Tribal Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Metal Mesh Patio Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Set of 4 metal mid century modern metal mesh chairs. Can be used indoor or outdoors.
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of slipper chairs ca' early 1950's. Dark brown frames, reupholstered in period green/brown fabric.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Sculptural Lounge Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculptural lounge chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti. Great sculptural Italian lounge chair after Gio Ponti, Marco Zanuso, Gigi Radice or Paolo Buffa. This beautiful Italian lo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set Dining Room Bamboo Italian Midcentury Design Octagonal Table Glass Top, 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set dining room bamboo Italian midcentury design octagonal table glass top, 1950. Measures: Table diameter cm.141, height cm.77.
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 8 Lasse Ollinkari Dining Chairs in Black Leather, Finland 1950s
By Lasse Ollinkari
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare set of 8 mid-century modern chairs by Lasse Ollinkari designed and made for the main restaurant at the Helsinki Central Station in the early 1950s. The chair model in its...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair in the Style of Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible lounge chair features a truly unique sculpted wood frame with an upholstered seat with tapered legs. The vintage floral fabric ad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Folding Camping Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Folding camping chair, France, 1950s.  French folding chair typical of the 1950s brand Chantazur Lafuma. The fabric is ORIGINAL and is in excellent condition as is the structure itse...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this handsome 1950's model C-120 Jens Risom armchair in exceptional all-original condition. The chair features an exposed, solid walnut frame with an elegan...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vittorio Nobili Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1955
Located in London, GB
A perfect representation of the organic modern style, the ‘Medea’ chairs were designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1955. The teak wood seats are supported by black e...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Art Deco Set of Four Wood And Jaguar Green Leatherette Armchairs Circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very good quality living room set of foor art deco living room chairs with slightly curved front feet. The color of the faux leather is Jag...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original rubber feet caps. With manufacturers label. ...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cow Horn Chair in Teak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Structure in solid teak. Assembling the folder with Brazilian rosewood strips. Seat sling. Old restoration trace the caning. Plate Johannes Hansen. Production 1960s. Hans Wegner created the Cow Horn flesh in 1952, just after the round flesh, while her career is booming. He wants to make a very compact...
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak, Rosewood

Urania BBPR Arflex chairs, 1954, set of 8
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Urania chairs, designed by the BBPR studio for Arflex in 1954, represent a very rare example of post-war Italian design, highly sought after by collectors of modern antiques and ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
Located in bari, IT
Set consisting of four iconic Chiavari (chiavarine) chairs in brass from the 1950s. The seats have been revisited in the upholstery now in rope made by hand by refined Salento artisans.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
Chiavari Italian Midcentury Chairs in Brass
$2,862 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in Neoclassical style from the 1950 s . Pink velvet upholstery . we have one more chair like this slightly different size .
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Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Special high back chairs, 1950, Italian.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
Special High Back Chairs, 1950, Italian
$1,252 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Ameublement NF Beech and Beige Vinyl Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of beech and beige vinyl upholstered dining chairs. These items were produced in France during 1950s by Ameublement NF siege 24. This se...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Pair of Italian 1950 s Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Studio BBPR
Located in CA, CA
A stunning pair of Italian 1950s low lounge chairs in the manner of Studio bbpr. Constructed on a minimal metal base with splayed tapering legs and decoratively angled back supports, this pair of chairs has been newly upholstered in a Dedar Boucle fabric. A fine example of Italian modernist furniture...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair by Gio Ponti around 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
This simple, elegant chair was designed for Cassina around 1952 by the Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. It is to be understood as a variant of the 'leggera' chair. The soli...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Polished Brass Chiavari Chair with Red Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stunning Italian polished brass Chiavari chair with bat motif and red velvet upholstery, circa 1960s. Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti “ Superleggera” N. 4, Chair Wood Straw Padding, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
N . 4 Superleggera Gio Ponti.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Raffia

Italian Vintage Bench with Red Leather Seats, 5 Seats
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage bench is of fine Italian manufacture and it is original from the 50s. It’s a multidirectional bench because the five seats can be placed to face the side needed, as you c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
These mid-century easy chairs by Engens Möbelfabriker in Sweden were designed to be easy to move around. These chairs are not only easy to move around; they are also beautiful in the...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Black Enamel Steel Lelievre Off White Boucle Chair by Dangles Defrance
Located in New York, NY
Chic side or office chair by iconic French designers duo Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance for Burov. 1950's. Plywood structure freshly upholstered with Lelièvre off-white bou...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armchair designed by Grete Jalk (Greta Jalk), Denmark, 1950s. Solid teak frame has been reupholstered in new ivory leather.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Zavanella Wood and Black Velvet Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the luxury of these beautifully restored Zavanella chairs, renowned for their striking angular design and exceptional comfort. Crafted with attention to detail, t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Zavanella Wood and Black Velvet Chairs
Pair of Zavanella Wood and Black Velvet Chairs
$17,172 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Two Italian Armchairs in Original Black Leatherette Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, 1952
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chair for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952 The model 646 "Leggera" is an icon of chair design and of Cassina’s masterful artisan cra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Straw Chair by Marcel Gascoin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage chair by Marcel Gascoin. It has his signature backrest design. The straw on the seat and back has a feeling of tearing due to aging, but it is not decisively cut. It can be...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair Cream and Metal Frame
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Desk chair – Cream and metal frame 1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Cream and metal frame. The Classic French Industrial chair designed and made in France by the Nelson Brothers...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Italian Chairs in Original Green Imitation Leather Upholstery, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of six early Jens Risom chairs. France 1950.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of six chairs designed by Jens Risom. The oldest model features a solid oak structure and natural reed weaving for both the backrest and seat. The chairs have developed a beautif...
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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 10 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisite set of 10 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivory white...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood

Chair Designed by Giancarlo De Carlo, Manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1954
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair designed by Giancarlo De Carlo, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1954. This chair is an original commission for the furnishing of the motor yacht "Lucania". The seat shell is mad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arnold Madsen Oda Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957. The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

set of six Italian chairs from the 1950s
Located in Correggio, IT
A refined set of six original Italian chairs from the 1950s made of solid ash wood, they are distinguished by their harmonious and slender structure, with tapered legs and crosspiece...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Paire de chaises vintage Arts Crafts style Antonio Calligaris en bois de chêne
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 chaises vintage style Arts & Crafts des années 50, dans le style de Antonio Calligaris, en bois de chêne et assises en corde, magnifique design avec dossiers hauts et supe...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant Pair of Elm and Beech Easy Chairs by Ercol, UK, 1950s. Model 493.
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of elm and beech easy chairs model 493 produced by Ercol, England circa 1950s. Ercol is the name of a British furniture manufacturer. The firm da...
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British Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Original Augusto Bozzi Armchair, Manufactured by Saporiti, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This playful armchair was designed in the 1950s in Italy by Augusto Bozzi and manufactured by Saporiti and it brings the original label. The chair is ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal

11 French 1960s Solid and Laminated Wood Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eleven French mid-century solid and laminated wood chairs with metal details. Price is per chair.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats . set of four of Vintage Mid-Century ZMG Radomsko The chairs made by Poli...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by Selig
Located in Wilton, CT
This Dan Johnson Viscount chair is in its original condition. It has a lovely patina and has kept its structural integrity due to its fine ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Armchair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s, Model 1713
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair was designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture in the 1950s. Exemplifying the clean lines and refined proportions characteri...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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