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Period: 1950s
Set of 6 Gio Ponti chairs for ISA Bergamo, white velvet, 1950
Set of 6 Gio Ponti chairs for ISA Bergamo, white velvet, 1950

Set of 6 Gio Ponti chairs for ISA Bergamo, white velvet, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 6 chairs designed by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, circa 1950. The chairs have an elegant and light structure, typical of Ponti’s design language, with white velvet upholstery th...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 2
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 2

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1952, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chair for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1952, set of 2 The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by Cassina’...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman. Manufactured by Dunbar.

Category

American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Poul Kjærholm, 4 Beton Elementer chairs for Fritz Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik
Poul Kjærholm, 4 Beton Elementer chairs for Fritz Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik

Poul Kjærholm, 4 Beton Elementer chairs for Fritz Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Munster, NRW

An exceptional suite of four reinforced concrete chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by Fritz Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik between 1954 and 1964. Developed in 1954, the mode...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Child Chair by Tatra, Oak & Plywood, Czech
Mid-Century Modern Child Chair by Tatra, Oak & Plywood, Czech

Mid-Century Modern Child Chair by Tatra, Oak & Plywood, Czech

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage chair produced by Tatra company (the label partially visible). The chair is produced as a lower chair, or sometimes called child chair. However, can be used as an o...

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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Edward Wormley Tear Drop Lounge Chairs
Edward Wormley Tear Drop Lounge Chairs

Edward Wormley Tear Drop Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful matched pair of tear drop lounges model #5106. Professionally re-upholstered.

Category

American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

'Ingeborg' Easy Chair by Flemming Lassen, Asko, 1950s
'Ingeborg' Easy Chair by Flemming Lassen, Asko, 1950s

'Ingeborg' Easy Chair by Flemming Lassen, Asko, 1950s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Karis, Nyland

A neat and functional easy chair by Danish architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984). The 'Ingeborg' series has been named after Flemming Lassen’s beloved mother, artist Ingeborg Winding...

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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

"Sculptura" Patio Armchair by Russell Woodard
"Sculptura" Patio Armchair by Russell Woodard

"Sculptura" Patio Armchair by Russell Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Armchair by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The armchair is from Russell Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. The chair has a molded mesh frame that sits atop...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair
Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair

Midcentury French Oak & Rope Woven Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury French oak arm chair with curved, sculptural arms. Woven seat and back supports are comprised of groups of 8 thin ropes form each "stripe" to create a square-style pattern...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal
Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal

Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

3 mid-century design armchairs in perforated metal from the 50's. They may well have been made in Mathieu Matégot's studio, wen you see it is fashioned with his signature "Rigitulle" technique combining perforated metal with pliant metal tubing. They are repainted several times and we kept them just the way they where found. We did provide them with new caps...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic Charlotte Perriand Meribel dining chair from Les Arcs. Great condition of the oak frame. Light wood frame, X-shaped braces, curved back and rush seat. Seat has been re-rushed....

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Obviously he took his inspiration from a coconut that...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Camping Chair, France, 1950s
Folding Camping Chair, France, 1950s

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

Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs

Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of barrel chairs with floating frames designed circa late 1950s by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson-Nemschoff. These chairs with rounded backs and maple frames have an easy, el...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Maple

2 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIRS by PIERRE PAULIN, STEINER, France 1950
2 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIRS by PIERRE PAULIN, STEINER, France 1950

2 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIRS by PIERRE PAULIN, STEINER, France 1950

By Pierre Paulin

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of chairs with armrests, Modernist, Free Form, chromed tubular metal structures, comfortable seats and armrests in superb red imitation leather, attributed to Pierre Paulin, S...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection
Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection

Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Stylish and elegant slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. Upholstered in Fret custom Italian silk velvet, luxurious to the touch, (samples available). Chocolate bra...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Painted Iron Garden Chairs, 1950s
Set of Four Painted Iron Garden Chairs, 1950s

Set of Four Painted Iron Garden Chairs, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Charming set of four garden chairs crafted in painted iron during the 1950s. Combining durability with elegant mid-century design, these chairs embody the timeless appeal of classic ...

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mathieu Mategot pair of Cap d’Ail chairs 1950s
Mathieu Mategot pair of Cap d’Ail chairs 1950s

Mathieu Mategot pair of Cap d’Ail chairs 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Paris, IDF

This iconic pair of Cap d’Ail chairs is an original creation by Mathieu Matégot, dating back to the 1950s. The armchairs are crafted from white lacquered metal. The meticulous handli...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two L. Sognot Style Rattan Lounge Chairs w. Blue "Chiné" Cushions - France 1950s
Two L. Sognot Style Rattan Lounge Chairs w. Blue "Chiné" Cushions - France 1950s

Two L. Sognot Style Rattan Lounge Chairs w. Blue "Chiné" Cushions - France 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stylish rattan loungers in the style of Louis Sognot with freshly upholstered "chiné" blue wool cushions. These chairs will ship from France and can be returned to either Fr...

Category

French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Rattan

1950s Midcentury Wingback Armchair
1950s Midcentury Wingback Armchair

1950s Midcentury Wingback Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Chic 1950s American wingback armchair with apricot velvet. Great original condition. Measure: 21.25" seat width. 21" seat depth. 18.25" arm height.

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored Folding yellow lacquered deckchair by BBPR, Italy 1950
Restored Folding yellow lacquered deckchair by BBPR, Italy 1950

Restored Folding yellow lacquered deckchair by BBPR, Italy 1950

By Studio BBPR

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Timeless elegance from the 1950s: folding yellow lacquered armchair by the renowned Studio BBPR, consisting of Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, a...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb

Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare design by Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for St. John, circa 1950s, this all original Origami Chair if made of a light blue fiberglass seat and...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four 1950s Italian brass Chiavari chairs with circular medallion backs inset with six point nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi. Seat cushi...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner

Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in New York, NY

This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome frame. The wood finish shows wear, and the chrome frame shows cosmetic wear. We be...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

GoodForm Bucket Chair
GoodForm Bucket Chair

GoodForm Bucket Chair

By GoodForm

Located in Doylestown, PA

Stylish midcentury bucket chair by GoodForm, 1951. The chair is comfortable and sturdy with classic midcentury lines. Chrome base and naugahy...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs

Selection of Modern Desk Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950's. From left to right, top to bottom, they are: 1) Italian woven rattan and black lacquered wood desk chair, circa 1950's. Marked Made In Italy. It measures 29.25"H x 20.75"W x 18"D x 17.5" seat height and is priced at $650. Pictured at top left in our first photo. 2) Hans Wegner teak armchair...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s

By Engens Fabriker AB 1

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

Chair PK 11 designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
Chair PK 11 designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen

Chair PK 11 designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Firenze, FI

Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer. Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel. Wit...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs
Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs

Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs, 20th Century. From top to bottom, left to right, they are: 1) Thonet bentwood chair, circa 1920's. It measures 38.5"H x 17.5"W x 17.25"D x...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Pair of Club Accent Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Fabulous Pair of Club Accent Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Fabulous Pair of Club Accent Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Kensington, MD

An open walnut frame nestles a fully upholstered seat on these gracious chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The rounded frame is echoed in by the rounded shape of the bac...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 5 Francor Ospitaletto Chairs, Italy 50's
Set of 5 Francor Ospitaletto Chairs, Italy 50's

Set of 5 Francor Ospitaletto Chairs, Italy 50's

By Ico Parisi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of five chairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. The design by the manufacturer Francor Ospitaletto is similar to a design by Ico Parisi (Ariberto Colombo). The chairs are mad...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige velvet, Italy, 1952, set of four. The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined b...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll

Located in Esperance, NY

Great vintage set of Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll in birch with strapping Condition: The chairs exhibit noticeable wear on their frames, including scratches, stains, and discolo...

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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Twelve Chairs Attr. to Franco Albini in Wood and Leather
Twelve Chairs Attr. to Franco Albini in Wood and Leather

Twelve Chairs Attr. to Franco Albini in Wood and Leather

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful set composed of twelve chairs attributed to Franco Albini from 1950. The structure of the chairs was made of wood, with a purely geometric and square shape, the seat and b...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bbpr Attr. to Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé
Bbpr Attr. to Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé

Bbpr Attr. to Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, IT

In an elegant fusion of past and present, this extraordinary set of 12 chairs embodies the quintessence of 1950s Italian design. Attributed to the celebrated B.B.P.R. group of design...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 4 wooden chairs with straw seats, French craftsmanship, 1950
Set of 4 wooden chairs with straw seats, French craftsmanship, 1950

Set of 4 wooden chairs with straw seats, French craftsmanship, 1950

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This set of four wooden chairs is a French piece dating from the 1950s. Made of solid wood, these rustic chairs have a sturdy and balanced structure. The wood, stained a medium brow...

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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of two In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chair to its ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash, Wood

Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare leather and iron armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Entire chair is wrapped in handstitched leather. Brass capped feet and brass hardware detailing on chair backs. Seat ...

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French Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene
Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene

Early edition of the 666 chair by Jens Risom, produced by De Coene

By De Coene Frères, Jens Risom

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

Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair
Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair

Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair

By James Mont, Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Saint Louis, MO

An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in original tufted ivory satin from a boutique series produced by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Extremely rare Baker Furniture chairs in the style of James Mont. Stout, expertly crafted ebonized solid mahogany construction. This fabulous design is routinely attributed to the work of the esteemed Michael Taylor. The unmistakable look of old money...

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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Satin, Mahogany

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