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Period: 1950s
Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959
Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959

Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959

By Luciano Grassi

Located in Argelato, BO

Monofilo chairs are very rare handcrafted creations made from the union of nylon and iron, conceived in post-war Florence they amaze for the extraordinary visionary nature of the pro...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Italian Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili
Midcentury Italian Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili

Midcentury Italian Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Medea chairs are a classic design created by Italian architect and designer Vittorio Nobili in 1955. The chairs are named after the mythical Greek sorceress Medea, known for her inte...

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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Pair Edward Wormley Dark Walnut and off white cord chairs for Drexel co,fabric in and off white ultra suede.

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Rustic French Oak & Rush Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Rustic French Oak & Rush Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Rustic French Oak & Rush Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

This elegant pair of French armchairs exudes quiet sophistication through a perfect balance of rustic simplicity and modern restraint. Crafted from solid oak wood with hand-woven rus...

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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat

Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side chair, leather, stained wood, United States, 1950s Admirable handcrafted side chair from the 1950s. This chair features a combination of diverse shapes that create a wonderful ...

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American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s

By Galvanitas

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school chair ever produced. The first to design with sheet metal was obviously Jean Prouve, but in The Netherlands the experiments with these classic compass leg subframes really exploded in the 1950s. Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld designed the similar looking Result Chair for Ahrend in the same period, but the S16 turned out to be the most successful —featuring in most schools and canteens of office- and government buildings. Made from a sheet steel frame with a fine laminated and formed seat and back by Pagholz, the iconic S16 Chair...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way with different characters and animals represented on the whole chair. Decorative ch...

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Ivorian Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955

Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

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

Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The rare easy chair model “Sälen” designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s, is a remarkable example of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. This sculptural chair exemplifies Kofod-Larsen’s refined craftsmanship and his signature organic forms. The frame is constructed from solid afromosia wood, exhibiting a dark, rich patina that beautifully emphasizes the natural grain and texture of the material. The design features elegantly tapered legs and armrests that flow fluidly into the overall frame, creating a structure that feels both light and robust. The slightly reclined backrest and generous seat width strike a balance between visual harmony and ergonomic comfort. The seat and backrest are upholstered in brown leather, tightly stretched over a curved plywood shell and accented with a row of decorative brass rivets along the backrest, enhancing its aesthetic detail. A loose, generously filled cushion in matching leather adds an additional layer of comfort and softness to the chair. Ib Kofod-Larsen was one of Denmark’s most influential designers, renowned for blending sophistication with functionality. The “Sälen” chair...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis Sognot, Series 4 chairs, France 1950
Louis Sognot, Series 4 chairs, France 1950

Louis Sognot, Series 4 chairs, France 1950

By Louis Sognot

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Set of 4 beech and scoubidou chairs by Louis Sognot, France 1950. Very comfortable, these seats with their remarkable lines are a fine example of this designer's avant-gardism, the ...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern...

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German Folk Art Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952
White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952

White Wire Side Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Pair Circa 1952

By Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Bertoia Side Chair is a timeless icon of mid-century modern design, originally created by Italian-born sculptor and designer Harry Bertoia in 1952 for Knoll. Renowned for its air...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Original Pair of Van Keppel-Green Expanded Metal Series Chairs, Model 872, 1953
Original Pair of Van Keppel-Green Expanded Metal Series Chairs, Model 872, 1953

Original Pair of Van Keppel-Green Expanded Metal Series Chairs, Model 872, 1953

Located in Chicago, IL

Original Pair of Van Keppel-Green Expanded Metal Series Chairs, Model 872, 1953 An original pair of iconic Van Keppel-Green (VKG) Model 872 side chairs from the celebrated Expanded M...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Green Vintage Dining Chairs P7 by Roland Rainer
Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Green Vintage Dining Chairs P7 by Roland Rainer

Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Green Vintage Dining Chairs P7 by Roland Rainer

By Roland Rainer

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage set of 12 beech green vintage dining chairs model no. P7, which are also stackable, designed by Roland Rainer for the Viennese Stadthalle (backstage area) ...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair
Jens Risom C-120 Armchair

Jens Risom C-120 Armchair

By Jens Risom

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

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960
Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960

By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Superb set of four French chairs combining simplicity and elegance. Manufactured in the 1960s by the renowned publisher Robert Sentou in France for Charlotte Perriand, these chairs ...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Other

Italian Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s Hollywood Regency Style
Italian Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s Hollywood Regency Style

Italian Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s Hollywood Regency Style

By Chiavari

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian brass Chiavari chair. New seat cushion upholstered in vintage Waverly blue cotton fabric. Light overall unpolished patina. No makers mark or signature

Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Ico Parisi, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Ico Parisi, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Ico Parisi, Wood, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Elegant shaped chairs, attributed to Ico Parisi. They have been recently reupholstered in gray, light blue and white cotton fabric in 1950s vintage style.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Pau Marfim Armchair, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
Solid Pau Marfim Armchair, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern

Solid Pau Marfim Armchair, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern

By Móveis Pau Brasil

Located in New York, NY

Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, this lounge chairs was built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood. The legs and backrest have a "V” shaped structure that resembles a boomerang. The chai...

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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Hardwood

1950s Arturo Pani Armchair Italian Gilt Hand Forged Iron
1950s Arturo Pani Armchair Italian Gilt Hand Forged Iron

1950s Arturo Pani Armchair Italian Gilt Hand Forged Iron

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a neoclassical hand forged iron accent chair. Spectacular regency chair Italian gilt over iron hand forged flair attribution style of Arturo Pani 1950s Origin...

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Renoved Mid Century Italian Chair by Carlo Ratti with Black Suede Leather
Renoved Mid Century Italian Chair by Carlo Ratti with Black Suede Leather

Renoved Mid Century Italian Chair by Carlo Ratti with Black Suede Leather

By Carlo Ratti

Located in Rome, IT

Mid century italian chair by Carlo Ratti beech wood, oak wood, black suede leather , steel , brass . We have carried out a complete restoration along with some light restying on thi...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950s
Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950s

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant pair of French Louis XV fauteuil armchairs, circa 1950s, perfectly captures the timeless sophistication of 18th-century Rococo design with mid-20th century craftsmanship...

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French Louis XV Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman
A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman

A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great set of four pieces-3 lounge chairs and an ottoman by Kofod Larsen. Made in Denmark, ca' 1950's. Completely restored, and reupholstered in period correct fabric.

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Studio City, CA

Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays. In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Papercord

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Eva" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Eva" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Eva" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs
Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs

Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs

By Arte de Mexico

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning pair of Arte De Mexico iron Savonarola Dante chairs also known as X chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring a wrought iron frame in a Campaign sty...

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Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Gianfranco Frattini chairs
Set of 8 Gianfranco Frattini chairs

Set of 8 Gianfranco Frattini chairs

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, MI

Set of 8 very rare Gianfranco Frattini in curvet walnut wood, with green velvet re-upholster.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 chairs with straw seats, made of solid elm, French craftsmanship, 1950
Set of 6 chairs with straw seats, made of solid elm, French craftsmanship, 1950

Set of 6 chairs with straw seats, made of solid elm, French craftsmanship, 1950

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This set of six chairs is a French piece from the 1950s. The seat and backrest are straw-tufted. The frame is made of solid elm. The joints are exposed, adding an aesthetic touch. Th...

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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 6 Floating Back Office Chairs
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 6 Floating Back Office Chairs

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 6 Floating Back Office Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was a Swiss architect and designer best known for his major contribution to the creation of Chandigarh in the 1950s. A cousin and trusted collaborator of...

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

FRITZ NETH FOR CORRECTA - Pair of "Egg Chairs"
FRITZ NETH FOR CORRECTA - Pair of "Egg Chairs"

FRITZ NETH FOR CORRECTA - Pair of "Egg Chairs"

By Fritz Neth

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Fritz Neth and produced by Correcta in Germany around 1950, this pair of "Egg Chairs" features rounded forms and soft boucle upholstery. Ergonomically designed for comfor...

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German Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of "Campanino" Wood Chairs by Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s
Pair of "Campanino" Wood Chairs by Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s

Pair of "Campanino" Wood Chairs by Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s

By Figli Di Sanguineti

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of Italian chairs model "Campanino" by Sanguineti, Chiavari. This light and solid chair was the traditional favorite piece of Ignazio Gardella, Franco Albini and Luigi Caccia Do...

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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech, Willow

Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958
Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958

Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958

By Rino Vernuccio, Poltronova

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958 Set of 4 lounge chairs or low chairs, designed by Rosario Vernuccio in 1958. Manufactured from Poltronova in the 196...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik in 1957...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Easy Chair in Wool and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Easy Chair in Wool and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s

Easy Chair in Wool and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Papa Bear chair, model AP-19, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s, stands as one of the most iconic and celebrated pieces of Danish mod...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wool

Mogens Lassen Teak Stool for K. Thomsen, Denmark
Mogens Lassen Teak Stool for K. Thomsen, Denmark

Mogens Lassen Teak Stool for K. Thomsen, Denmark

By Mogens Lassen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic vintage and original Mogens Lassen three legged stool in teak. Beautiful patina, great sculptural form.

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Set of Three Bo Fjaestad Three-Legged Birch Chairs, Sweden, 1955
Exceptional Set of Three Bo Fjaestad Three-Legged Birch Chairs, Sweden, 1955

Exceptional Set of Three Bo Fjaestad Three-Legged Birch Chairs, Sweden, 1955

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare set of three chairs was designed by Bo Fjaestad and produced in Sweden in 1955. Each chair is hand-carved and bears the designer's signature "BF-55." The chai...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage String Chair by Allan Gould, Hemp Rope & Iron, c. 1950s
Vintage String Chair by Allan Gould, Hemp Rope & Iron, c. 1950s

Vintage String Chair by Allan Gould, Hemp Rope & Iron, c. 1950s

By Allan Gould

Located in Chicago, IL

This iconic string chair by American artist and designer Allan Gould (1908-1988) is an exploration of line, shape and texture. Like thread upon a loom, the seat and back are formed o...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Style Chiavarine Chairs in Brass and Velvet
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Style Chiavarine Chairs in Brass and Velvet

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Style Chiavarine Chairs in Brass and Velvet

Located in Manzano, IT

levate your home decor with this exquisite set of two Hollywood Regency style Chiavarine chairs, expertly crafted from luxurious brass and sumptuous velvet. These chairs embody the t...

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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair By Carlo Pagani For Arflex 1952
Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair By Carlo Pagani For Arflex 1952

Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair By Carlo Pagani For Arflex 1952

By Arflex, Carlo Pagani

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century Campanula Model Chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex 1952 Metal and brass structure, brown eco leather covering. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.

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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Pair of James Mont  Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of James Mont  Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

Rare Pair of James Mont Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pair of rare lounge chairs by James Mont. The wide framed chairs have been fully restored with satin black frames and Mohair upholstery which is tufted on the seats.

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs ending in brass ball feet. Brass balls adorn the top of the frame as well. Thick leathe...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Soft Yellow Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy

By Chiavari

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari chair or side chair from brass with a newly covered soft yellow velvet fabric seat. An amazing side chair in elegant shape perfectly paired with C...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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