1950s Seating

A teak and leather ottoman or stool designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s

Conditions: Good Materials: Rattan, Painted metal Epoque: 1960

A pair of solid teak and white fabric stools designed and produced by Gustav Bertelsen, Helsingør, Denmark, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 18.5"W x 15.0"D Seat Height...

Niko Kralj Folding Chair REX 1950s

Elegant Italian design chair produced in the 1950s by Società Compensati Curvi, model 112. The chair features a beautifully sculpted bent plywood shell in teak, characterized by a co...

Nice large Danish Lounge chair probably made around 1950. Made after older methods with coils springs in the backrest and seat but with a loose cushion added which became popular aro...

Chiavarina high back chair, Italy, 1950s. Attributed to Gaetano Descalzi. Good condition. One broken spring.

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 ...

Classic and elegant "Bermuda" bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. This is the hard to find long version. Reupholstered in patinated leather with brass nail heads.

Mid-century Sofa and Pair of Bergère Armchairs Set with Dedar Fabric Upholstery Product Details Upholstered in Dedar fabric “Schwarzwald” Bleu Nuit – Code 003. The sofa is also avail...

Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame

A pair of beech and blue fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17" Arm Height (inches): 23.75" All items ship from High Point, North...

Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.

Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The shell chair distinguishes itself by the use of a plywood molding technique. The chair consists of two wide and ...

Very good condition.

The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and public collections the world over and for good reason. Using technology they develope...

A cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric sofa designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 22" ...

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed Dining chairs for Widdicomb. A beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Two arm chairs and fou...

This large ALL ARM set of rare examples is unique on the World market. This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Double X back...

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...

Guglielmo Pecorini, high back lounge chair, ash wood, leather, brass, Italy, 1950s Wonderfully sculpted oak chair featuring rich brown-reddish leather upholstery. Designed by Italia...

This set of 8 walnut Louis XVI cane and upholstery backed dining chairs is a superb blend of elegance, comfort, and timeless French craftsmanship. Featuring finely carved walnut fram...

Italian sofa, early 1960s, in pink velvet brass feet the excellent conditions by Ico Parisi. Padiglione Soggiorno in Parco Sempione, for the Milan Triennial X, 1954. Photo by Paolo...

Set of two model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aa...

Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Only produced in fiberglass for a few years, cream colored fiberglass on a s...

This original PK22 lounge chair, designed by the celebrated architect Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen in Denmark in 1956, is a rare and iconic masterpiece ...

Carlo De Carli for Cassina, set of six dining chairs, model '634', walnut, vinyl, Italy, 1954 These dining chairs by Carlo De Carli beautifully demonstrate the modernist principles ...

Italian brass chair in Neoclassical style from the 1950 s . Pink velvet upholstery . we have one more chair like this slightly different size .

Milo Baughman, American Mid-Century Modern, Iron, Fabric, "Scoop" Lounge Chair, USA, 1950s A lacquered iron and beige fabric "Scoop" lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thaye...

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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...

USA, 1950s Vintage Eames for Herman Miller dining chair metal with chrome frame. It is offered as found and was painted butter yellow over the original red aniline dye finish (you ca...

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...

Pair of cool and elegant lounge chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from mahogany with leather seats and backs. Clean lines and subtle details, decorative white seams.

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Walnut, Scalamandre Tapestry Fabric, Eight Dining or Side Chairs, USA, 1950s Set of eight walnut dining or side chairs design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gib...

This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. The design is marked by the rounded lines of the upholst...

Italian 1950s Single Stool in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet

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...

Unique pair of French plywood chairs - France, circa 1950s Constructionist style in the vein of renown designer Gerrit Rietveld - with dovetail joinery and rich patina to the plywoo...

A fully restored pair of lounge chairs by Bauhaus-trained architect Michael Van Beuren. The canted design provides a naturally relaxed seating position. Pine frames sit on low tapere...

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career. The chair, later n...

This Brazilian leather armchair has an attractive vintage leather texture.The frame of the chair is made of paumalufin, a South American hardwood of the tangerine family.The name mea...

This pair of spectacular “Pallas” chairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture design...

Large Senoufo African bed, from the 1950s, from the Ivory Coast. This is an entirely original and vintage collector's item. The bench has never been waxed ...

Lounge chair in webbed leather and solid oak wood. Made in France in the 1950s. Deep lounge chair with a confortable reclining high back. Great wo...

Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958 We present these exquisite lounge chairs known as the Chaco c...

This Maison Jansen style, swan necked curule seat in neo-classical design would make for a charming side table in the pool area or, as intended, as a seat in an outdoor setting. Mad...

This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine Estelle Laverne), designed in 1...

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

A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17" Arm Height (inches): 23.19" All items ship f...

A classic French style slipper chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, with a large ottoman. The chair measures 28" D, 27.5" W, 31" H, 15"(seat height). The ottoman measures 2...

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...

Set composed of four Medea dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1954. Made of teak plywood, excellent vintage condition. Reported at “Compasso d’Oro...

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

Set of Two bar stools with maple slatted seats, raffia backs on a hand welded iron frame, painted black. Seats swivel for comfort. Priced individually at 450 ea. Original plastic fee...

Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...

Hacienda Style wood carved sofa, circa 1950s, Mexico. This Hacienda style sofa features velvet mustard color cushions that can be removed. This Spanish style formal sofa would look b...

Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut. Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...