1950s Living Room Sets

This pair of midcentury armchairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish selection for any room.

Furniture for living area; unique piece, privately commissionated, composed of a wainscouting with retractable shelfs, bar furniture with glass made sliding doors, brass pillar with ...

Sofa by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled. A rare Mid Century Modern sofa by Stendig, made in Switzerland, in a new sheepskin style boucle, thick and rich with fully redone cushions. The box form mid century modern design is supported by a group of heavy chrome circular disk like feet. This sofa has a matching pair of box chairs, fully redone to match, sold separately. Seat height 18 inches. lhSX Stendig Co. played a pivotal role in introducing modern European furniture to the American market, thanks to the business acumen of founder Charles Stendig. Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s American Modern line of ceramics. While at Raymor, Stendig focused on the company’s less popular pieces that were made in Italy and Scandinavia, recognizing their potential for the American market. In 1955, he left the company and decided to establish Stendig Co. In 1956, the first Stendig Co. showroom opened in Manhattan. A year later, during a trip to Zurich, Stendig came across a Bauhaus–inspired furniture store featuring pieces by Swiss designers Kurt Thut, Hans Eichenberger and Robert Haussmann, the store’s co-owner. Following a meeting with Haussmann, Stendig became the retailer’s exclusive U.S. distributor. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stendig Co. imported and sold furniture...

Gio Ponti and Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Set of 2 Model DU10 chairs, 1951 A Black lacquered tubular metal structure geometrically holds two molded plywood elements in this stately ra...

Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple stained legs. Dimensions for chairs: 33 H x...

Set of dining table and 6 chairs collectible model "boomerang" made by Carlo de Carli italia, mid 1950s. The chairs are made on black painted metal frame with brass feet, wooden side...

1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515 1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515. T...

Erik Kolling Andersen (b. 1921) Danish highback easy chairs with teak frame. Sides, back and loose seat cushion upholstered with black leat...

Paul Frankl style rattan living room set including a matching three-seat sectional sofa, lounge chair and ottoman. Both the sofa and chair feature the famous six strand square pretze...

Mid-century Italian red and blue metal and plastic sofa and armchairs 1950

It's just beautiful and easy to reupholster in a fabric of your choice. (just fabric - as upholstery is PERFECT) Set of sofa and two wingback armchairs. Designed by Prof. Karl Nothelfer in 1957. Maker: Schörle & Gölz in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Solid cherry wood. New upholstery and fabrics in 1998, according to the last owner. Since then, it has only been used for two years, so the upholstery is in perfect condition! The seat rests can be removed and fixed by clips on the belts. High class. Measurements: Easy chair: 70 cm wide. Sofa: 178 cm wide. Both have a seating height of 40 cm and a seating depth of 57 cm. Condition: all firm and in very good condition with no damage. The furniture has been fully and accurately cleaned. Three steps: A: air pistol, B: industrial hoover, C: the latest Kärcher "wash & hoover" technology. The woods have been polished several times. Note: please ask for a shipping quote by sending us your postcode/destination. Prof. Karl Nothelfer * 14 June 1900 – 20 May 1980 Since the beginning of the 15th century, the Nothelfer family of carpenters has lived continuously in the former town of Überlingen. Every carpenter at that time mastered all aspects of woodworking, and the Nothelfers were no exception. They could even carve altars and figures and adorn them with gold, silver and paint. (Churches in Owingen and Hödingen). Some family members lived and worked in Hedingen or Hödingen, as the jubilarian Karl Nothelfer did in 1975. However, his father, Karl Anton Nothelfer, was the eldest of seven siblings and was therefore able to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. However, Karl Anton Nothelfer was unable to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. Instead, he moved to the industrial town of Singen with his young wife, Rosalie Hanner, and founded his own carpentry workshop. Hohenzollern in 1896, and he moved to the former Poststraße, where he founded his own carpentry workshop. He had a high sense of quality and form, and was a member of the German Werkbund before 1914. Karl Nothelfer and his three siblings grew up in such an environment. After attending primary and secondary school in Singen, Karl learnt the carpenter's trade in his father's workshop, before moving on to the Badische Landes-Kunstschule in Karlsruhe. , where he studied architecture. The well-known furniture professor also worked there at that time: Fritz Spannagel (born Freiburg, 1891; settled Ittendorf Castle near Meersburg in 1938; died 1957). burg (died 1957). In 1928, the gifted young architect received a teaching assignment at the Karlsruhe School of Art, but he followed his teacher Spannagel to Berlin in the same year. Berlin. He worked there as a teacher from 1928 to 1945, becoming a professor in 1931. Berlin Tischler-Schule, later known as the Bauschule für Raumgestaltung. The furniture he created in Berlin gained international recognition through numerous exhibitions and lectures. He became nationally known and influential. His furniture designs ushered in a new era of German and European furniture design. European furniture design. At the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937, Prof. Nothelfer was awarded the Golden Medal for his work in the furniture sector. For his work in the furniture sector. The first summary and evaluation of his furniture designs is presented in his seminal work, Das Sitzmöbel, published in 1942, was the first compendium of its kind in the world. world. In 1950, he published his second book, Furniture. Both books and a series of brochures were published by Verlag Otto Maier in Ravensburg. Karl Nothelfer continued to work intensively on seating furniture design in the years after 1945. In 1950, he made the important invention of the two-legged skid-base chair, which has since become widely accepted. Even the most distinguished American furniture companies, such as Miller and Knoll International, , use the skid as the main design feature of desks and chairs. At the same time, N. was pioneering in redesigning German school furniture and seating for industry. He succeeded in adapting his furniture designs, which originated in woodworking and craftsmanship, to modern technical possibilities of the industry. He thus became a leading figure in the redesign of schoolroom furnishings. The architect Nothelfer reflects on his own work, that his main contribution was in the field of seating furniture, although this was not really his profession. After the war, Prof. Nothelfer, like so many others, had to start again from scratch. He settled in his hometown of Hödingen on Lake Constance in 1945, working as a freelance architect. involved in all areas of construction in the years after the war. As early as 1935, he had designed many examples of American prefabricated buildings and recommended serial housing, This was at a time when no one in Germany was even thinking about mass production. He developed Several types of mass-produced houses were manufactured in Baiersbronn. More than 800 of these houses were built in France (types Paris, Provence and Normandie). In 1946, as part of the reparations in Strasbourg, there was an exhibition of houses featuring Swedish, Danish and French designs. These included Swedish, Danish, Finnish, English and German houses, and the French occupation For this exhibition, six different types were sent from the French occupation zone. Nothelfer's house design was considered the best in the exhibition. Karl Nothelfer was also involved in developing chipboard. In 1946, he founded the first magazine, Bauen und Wohnen (Building and Living), after the war, and remained its co-editor for many years. By presenting his own work, he interpreted what the magazine's essence was. interpreted the essence of what the magazine wanted to be. Building in order to live in it and live humanely in the built environment. Karl Nothelfer designed his houses The furniture and ground plans were designed with the need for living in mind. In 1948, he was appointed Honorary Senator of the State of Building School in Holzminden. Karl Nothelfer did not build much in Singen. The first post-war house was Haus Fahr on the slope of the Hohentwiel (Domäne), for which the building materials were sourced from a demolished log cabin that a French officer had built for himself on the Schienerberg. nerberg. In 1952, he also constructed the administrative building for the aluminium rolling mill in Singen. This building featured reliefs and wall paintings by C. G. Becker. In Überlingen, he built Among others, he built the Buchinger Sanatorium and the Riese+Hähnel radio house. various reconstructions in the old town, including Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel. Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel, the Haus mit dem Bacchus in Überlingen village and the Dolphin Fountain in Hödingen (1975). Probably the most beautiful The Haus Nothelfers, also known as the Haus Himmelheber, is located in Baiersbronn-Tonbach. On the airfield In Mengen, Nothhelfer built the casino with the 30-square-metre faience painting 'Ikarus' by C. G. Becker. In 1954, he established a second office in Düsseldorf with the architect Hans Schwingen. This office primarily focused on housing construction, true to the motto: from the inside out. planning from the outside'. The Minister of Housing awarded a prize for the best social housing project in North Rhine-Westphalia, and it came from the Nothelfer+Schwingen studio in Düsseldorf. The idea of Nothelfer+Schwingen also promoted the new idea of home ownership. To celebrate the anniversary of the condominium ownership law, In 1961, Nothelfer gave a lecture in Essen on condominium ownership in Europe, which was published as a brochure. From Düsseldorf, among many others, in the silk city...

4-piece living room set of restored rattan with matching 3/4 pretzel arm furniture featuring a 3-seat sectional sofa, an adjustable lounge chair and ottoman, and a 2-seat sectional s...

unique opportunity to own a complete and matching augusto bozzi kosmos sofa set. each part is rare for itself, but a matching set is impossible to find. the chairs are very rare, th...

Living room set in bamboo and straw rope Italy 1950s chairs with table.

Living Room Sets midcentury Design Cherry Wood Minimal Mad in Italy 1950s Sofa height cm.84, width cm.114, depth cm.75, seat height cm.46.

Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...

1950s Vintage Living Room Set, in the Style of Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo This stunning and unique green - ish mustard-coloured living room se...

Original Heywood Wakefield living room set featuring a pair of "Oak Rattan" lounge chairs with a matching glass top coffee table. Each piece is made with Heywood Wakefield's special ...

This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge chair and a matching five-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded five-strand "Reverse Pr...

A Danish midcentury 1950s oak and blue fabric lounge set featuring a 4 seater model 2219 bench sofa and two 2257 armchairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredricia Stolefabrik. Designed a...

Pair of Svante Skogh 1957 “Bodo” armchairs in Swedish oak PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions: 75w x 72h x 62dcm Materials: oak wood, fabric Production: Saffle Mobler 1957 The coordinated sof...

This set of hand-made burl chair and small table are definitely unique and made by a highly skilled country craftsman. We run into these sort of furnitures every now and then in Finl...

This rare four-seater leather sofa and armchair pair "Model 462S" was designed by Roland Rainer for Wilkhahn in the 1950s. The leather cushions rest loosely on the leather couch and ...

This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The sofa is in good original condition and is covered wit...

Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish duo of designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen made in the 50s. Structure in solid teak, seats refurbished to measure in ...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set features a pair of round pretzel lounge chairs, matching settee with fancy w...

Svante Skogh 1957 “Bodo” Sofa made in Swedish oak PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions: 193w x 80h x 80dcm Materials: oak wood, fabric Production: Saffle Mobler 1957 T...

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Mid-Century Rattan living room set reminiscent of Paul Frankl's style, crafted by Tochiku. This exquisite ensemble comprises a four-seat sectional sofa, two lounge chairs, and a stacked ottoman...

Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, set of four 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958 We present an exquisite ensemble of lounge chairs...

Newly upholstered. Wooden parts have been refurbished. The dimensions of the sofa: Height 76cm, seat height 46cm, width 153cm, depth 69cm. The dimensions of the chair: Height 76cm...

This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Rare "Double Horseshoe" arm rattan 2 seater sectional loveseat with a single large 2-tier side tabl...

2-piece living room set of restored rattan furniture. A 3/4 pretzel arm sofa that is made up of 3 pieces and 3 seats and has a stacked rattan base, and a 3/4 pretzel adjustable loung...

Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three-seat sectional sofa. Each seat features rounded three strands "S-arm" rattan arms ...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1950s living room set features a two-strand, three-seat sofa featuring the “Arch“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge cha...

This splendid living room set takes us back to the elegant 1950s, an era where Italian craftsmanship shone for its creativity and attention to detail. The two-seater sofa, with its g...

Breathtaking & rare. This Living room set consisting of 2 model: F181 lounge chairs and the extra rare 2 seater sofa model: D181 from the Square line series designed by Kho Liang Le ...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a settee with fancy wicker wrappings. ...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand full pretzel arm living room set features a 3-seat sectional sofa, a settee, a lounge chair, an ottoman, and two side tabl...

This black leather sofa and armchair were probably made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, circa 1950. The original black leather is well patinated with signs of wear and some cracking to leather. The backrest reclines significantly, making this a comfortable and usable sofa...

Here is a complete child's rattan living-room set complete with loveseat, two armchairs, and coffee table. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been p...

This pair of modernist Jylland armchairs was produced by Jio Möbler in 1953. The frame is made of varnished beech wood. Slender legs gently merge into a subtly tilted backrest. The s...

Mid-Century Rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and two lounge chairs with complimentary stacked coffee tables with two side tables. Both lounge chairs ...

Restored rattan 6-Strand square pretzel lounge chair with black tropical barkcloth cushions with matching stacked rattan ottoman and 2-tier stacked side table with Mahogany tops. The...

This rare find is a 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan 3-seat sectional sofa paired with a spacious 2-tier side table, seamlessly fitting on the armle...

Five-strand square pretzel style living room set featuring a three-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair. This sofa and chair feature the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms a...

Rare Paul Frankl square pretzel "S" arm rattan 2 seater sectional sofa with large 2 tier side table apart of the sofa. 1950, United States Measures: Sofa: 33in. H x 73in. W x 36in....

Rare "R" arm rattan 2-seaters sectional sofa with "Quad Pole" design featuring 4 strand rattan arms, legs, and 4 pole base. Comes with a two-tier ratta...

Rattan lounge, with what we at the shop called the "Half Moon", four-strand sidearms in a double D configuration. Inspired by Paul Frankl, this lounge is a Mid-Century chair featurin...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet. Their fabric is original and, as you can s...

- good original condition with minor signs of use - Chairs have been newly upholstered - Table in oak finish - Chairs made of stained beech wood - Chairs dimensions : Height 86cm, S...

This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The sofa is in good original condition and is covered wit...

Sala da pranzo in radica di noce, stile Vittorio Dassi 1950/1960 Tavolo ovale con 6 sedie, 2 mobili buffet con specchio con decori dorati Misure: Buffet piccolo: H con specchio 145 x...

Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, recently restored. The structure is made of black lacquered walnut. They have been reupholstered in stain-resistant green color microfibre fabric. This set, designed in 1950, is an excellent example of Italian design of the era. You can also purchase his stylish dining table.

nice set of elegant lounge chairs. very light and cosy.

We present the rocking chair by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala coming from Prague, the Czech Republic. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding ...

Marco Zanuso. "Milord" model sofa and armchair Teak wood with white bouclé covering. Arflex production 1957. Completely restored. Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, Repertoire of Ital...

Crafted in the mid‑1950s by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, this compelling set—a pair of bamboo lounge chairs accompanied by matching end tables—is a sublime embodiment of tropical mode...

Foam and wonderful fabric in good condition. Very rare low back version - used by gio ponti for the famous hotel parco dei principi in sorrento. Made by Cassina.

Exclusive furniture suite, with one sofa and two armchairs of Type 400 from the 1950s by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. High-quality teak frame with new contemporary wicker work. The...

1950’s Jaroslav Smidek Original Re-Upholstered Armchairs – Pair In Teal Blue 1950’s Jaroslav Smidek Original Re-Upholstered Armchairs – Pair In Teal Blue. Sourced direct in the Czech...