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Period: 1950s
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’s refined ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Guillereme et Chambron Chair
Guillereme et Chambron Chair

Guillereme et Chambron Chair

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Guillereme et Chambron Lounge Chair—France 1950's Beautiful warm oak frame and upholstered in thick creamy white alpaca wool that feels like shearling fur.

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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Alpaca

Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

By Franco Albini

Located in Oceanside, US

A sculptural icon of Italian modernism, the Margherita chair was designed by Franco Albini in 1950 and produced by Vittorio Bonacina. Handwoven from rattan over a finely crafted cane...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s

Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s

By Acácio Gil Borsoi

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for its bold forms, masterful craftsmanship, and use of luxurious materials. This rare G...

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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handmade in his studio in Paoli PA in 1951, by one of the most celebrated American artist and woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the be...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs
Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

Pair of Jens Risom Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Jens Risom Chairs Walnut side chairs re-upholstered

Category

American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Aluminum & Vinyl Armchairs By Goodform, C. 1950s
Pair of Aluminum & Vinyl Armchairs By Goodform, C. 1950s

Pair of Aluminum & Vinyl Armchairs By Goodform, C. 1950s

By GoodForm

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a distinctive pair of Goodform aluminum armchairs, embodying the streamlined aesthetic and industrial elegance of mid-20th-century design. These chairs, produced in the 1950s...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s

Located in Vigevano, PV

Set of six modern Brazilian folding chairs produced by the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in 1955 in São Paulo, Brazil. Hand-carved from Caviuna wood. The chairs are in their original cond...

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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950
Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950

Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Charming small-scale Mexican chair crafted from pine wood and hand-painted, representative of traditional mid-20th-century folk furniture. Its sturdy yet simple structure reflects th...

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Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Pine

'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s
'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s

'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s

Rare lounge versions of the 3LC chairs, better known as T-chairs. Chrome-plated and enameled steel with original cognac leather sling, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, an...

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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, ES

Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland. In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials wood Dimensions...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 14
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 14

Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 14

By Franz Schuster

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage dining chairs or chairs from natural lacquered solid beechwood and plywood by Franz Schuster 1959 Vienna up to 14 chairs. The armrests were ergonomically f...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Beech

Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)
Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)

Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s
Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s

Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s

By Worts Mobler, Erik Worts

Located in London, England

Erik Wørts - Rosewood and Cane Back Armchair Erik Worts achieved great commercial success in his design career largely through collaborations with IKEA in Sweden and FDB Mobler in D...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s
Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s

Pair Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs Brass Parts 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair mid-century bamboo chairs brass Parts 1950s.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino
Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino

Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino

Located in bari, IT

Set of four wrought iron chairs Italian home and garden production mid-1950s, The four chairs are intentionally left with their antique patina.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

F.Lli Reguitti Group of Six Mod. "152" Folding Chairs, Italy, 1956
F.Lli Reguitti Group of Six Mod. "152" Folding Chairs, Italy, 1956

F.Lli Reguitti Group of Six Mod. "152" Folding Chairs, Italy, 1956

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Naples, IT

Garden set consisting of 6 folding chairs Mod. "152", 1960s Fratelli Reguitti production, red and white lacquered wooden frame, brass screws. Imprinted trademark.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of six The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassin...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

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

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Set of 6 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 316 Teak Dining Chairs, 1955
Set of 6 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 316 Teak Dining Chairs, 1955

Set of 6 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 316 Teak Dining Chairs, 1955

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Balen, BE

A set of six Model 316 dining chairs in teak, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1955. Exemplifying the elegance and exceptional craftsmanship of Danish Modern de...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Teak

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with an oval back and balloon seat upholstered in Scalamandre' Balinese Peacock linen print fabric. Circular tapered fluted legs.

Category

French Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, Art Deco Style, Circa 1950
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, Art Deco Style, Circa 1950

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, Art Deco Style, 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

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, England

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

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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Ghent, BE

Originally designed in the 1950s for the civic buildings of Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret is a modernist icon that balances architec...

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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA
Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA

Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA

Located in Deland, FL

A tall and striking pair of ebonized wood armchairs with tapered horn shaped backs often attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The chairs are highly stylized and influenced by the designs of Italian furniture maker Paolo Buffa. The chairs are by Maxwell Royal...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Hardwood Hall Chair – Cane Back, Hidden Storage
Vintage Hardwood Hall Chair – Cane Back, Hidden Storage

Vintage Hardwood Hall Chair – Cane Back, Hidden Storage

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Add timeless character and practical function to your entryway, bedroom, or dressing area with this beautifully crafted vintage hardwood hall chair. Featuring a cane backrest, a comf...

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Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in North Miami, FL

Classic pair of slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1954. The frames are walnut and the chairs have a wonderful button tufted soft blue leather upholstery. To di...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani

Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Rare set of four original chairs attributed to Arturo Pani in iron and original rattan, circa 1950.

Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of  Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs
Pair of  Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs

Pair of Italian Mid-Century lounge chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric. Set of 2. Very comfortable.

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs,  circa 1950s
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs,  circa 1950s

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, England

Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...

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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs

Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Floating backrest. Look great from all angles. Good vintage condition. Five available. Pr...

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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection
Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection

Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection

Located in Rome, IT

Discover our exquisite collection of 1950s Italian design chairs, each meticulously restored to their original glory. Sold individually, you have the option to acquire up to 18 of th...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s

Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s

By Chiavari

Located in Miami, FL

Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery. Come from Italy and are in the classic Grand Tour Style, made circa 1950. In all origin...

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Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-06-A - N chair - Iron and Teak Circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-06-A - N chair - Iron and Teak Circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-06-A - N chair - Iron and Teak Circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Teak and iron chair, designed by Pierre Jeanneret and dating back to circa 1953-1954, features a solid sculpted teak seat and backrest. The backrest is slightly tilted and carved wit...

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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Armchair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s, Model 1713
Mid-Century Armchair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s, Model 1713

Mid-Century Armchair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s, Model 1713

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

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

A Set of Six White Fiberglass Pierre Guariche "Coquillage" Chairs
A Set of Six White Fiberglass Pierre Guariche "Coquillage" Chairs

A Set of Six White Fiberglass Pierre Guariche "Coquillage" Chairs

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Dronten, NL

For the discerning collector and the design connoisseur, we are proud to present an exceptional set of six "Coquillage" (Shell) chairs by the legendary French designer Pierre Guarich...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Teak Dining Side Chair by Peter Hvidt
Danish Teak Dining Side Chair by Peter Hvidt

Danish Teak Dining Side Chair by Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Fraser, MI

Danish Teak Dining Side Chair. Designed by Peter Hvidt. Sea grass seat newly retied.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Teak

Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953

Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953

By Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S, Magnus Stephensen, La Maison Pierre Frey

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

Italian midCentury leather steel chairs Vladimir Tatlin Nikol International 1950
Italian midCentury leather steel chairs Vladimir Tatlin Nikol International 1950

Italian midCentury leather steel chairs Vladimir Tatlin Nikol International 1950

By Vladimir Tatlin

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid century modern, brown leather and tubolar steel chairs by Vladimir Tatlin for Nikol International, from 1950s. Set of four iconic Tatlin chairs with armrests and chromed ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chairs wood and chenille green Italian Mid century Modern
Pair of Chairs wood and chenille green Italian Mid century Modern

Pair of Chairs wood and chenille green Italian Mid century Modern

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Particular Chair Italian design very chic, cherrywood, dark green chenille fabric, special brass foot.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Cherry

Pair Of Italian Maurizio Tepestini Wrought Iron Chairs And Ottoman
Pair Of Italian Maurizio Tepestini Wrought Iron Chairs And Ottoman

Pair Of Italian Maurizio Tepestini Wrought Iron Chairs And Ottoman

By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Maurizio Tepestini Wrought Iron Chairs And Ottoman Offered is a splendid Italian set of two hand forged wrought iron lounge chairs or garden chairs with wood arms and...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International

Pair of leather sling lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell c.1952, USA. The iconic sling-back lounge chairs feature a chrome plated steel fram...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 10
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 10

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 10

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of ten. The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cass...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Set of 6 wooden wicker chairs, French craftsmanship, 1950
Set of 6 wooden wicker chairs, French craftsmanship, 1950

Set of 6 wooden wicker chairs, French craftsmanship, 1950

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This set of six solid wood chairs is a French piece from the 1950s. The seats are straw-tufted and the front rails are carved with decorative motifs, lending the set a distinctive ch...

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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1952 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’s refined w...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend duo tone Netherlands 1953
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend duo tone Netherlands 1953

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend duo tone Netherlands 1953

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This set of four rare duo-tone Revolt chairs, designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland in 1953, is a fine example of Dutch industrial design. Although the Revolt chai...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

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