Set of 4 French Wooden Chairs with Red Faux Leather Cover, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four French wooden chairs was made in the 1950s. The unusually shaped frame is made of beech wood and the seat is covered in red imitation leather.
Faux Leather, Wood
"Rea" Lounge Chair by Paolo Tilche for Arform, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Tilche, Arform
Located in Milan, IT
Rare "Rea" lounge chair by Paolo Tilche for Arform. Squared metal frame and hair-on red leather cover.
Metal
Milo Baughman Mid-Century High Back Wing Armchair, Red Velvet, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century black painted wooden framed armchair with an exaggerated high wing back and short curved armrests, all upholstered with a seat and throw cushion in red velvet wi...
Wood
Set of 2 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs from 1950s Salmon Red Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of two solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Brass
Pair of Gigi Radice Club / Lounge Armchairs for Minotti, 1950s Italy, Red Fabric
By Gio Ponti, Minotti, Gigi Radice, Ico Parisi
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of original Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs designed by Luigi (Gigi) Radice for Minotti, Italy in the 1950s. A design that defined an important period of Italian design, it...
Brass
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs Set of 4 Space Age MCM 1960s 1950s Red Black
Located in London, GB
Their sophisticated curvy lines, impactful colouring and black frames derive from iconic Italian designs, which influenced British furniture from the 1950s onwards. Rare to find a ...
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
1950s lounge chair by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer in Wool and with Tapering Legs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in København K, 84
1950s danish easy chair red and black wool, with six buttons in the back.
Wool, Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Red Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s Venetian red chinoiserie side chairs with Queen Anne styling.
Beech, Lacquer
1950's French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs.
Beech
Italian dark crimson velvet & brass 1950s Wingback armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Mid-Century Modern wingback armchair in dark-crimson velvet, black metal & brass feet. Despite its bulk, the chair has a light and elegant design thanks to the slim profile of the c...
Metal, Brass
Croissant“ Easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Denmark 1950s. This chair from the early years can only be found very rarely.
Leather
Louis Paolozzi Pair of Low Back Armchairs Lounge Chairs in Red, France 1950's
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in New York, NY
Early pair of Louis Paolozzi armchairs in original waxed canvas on solid elm legs. Upholstery in COM is available upon request at additional cost.
Faux Leather
1950's French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs-set of 4
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs.
Beech
1950's French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs-set of 6
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs.
Beech
1950's Bé Niegeman-Brand Attributed Children's Kubist Chair in Red and Black
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to Bé Niegeman-Brand, this small Cubist children's chair is constructed from flat painted plywood panels in a strictly geometric, box-like form. The exterior panels are pa...
Plywood
Floral Red Barrel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, USA 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall swivel/Tilt upholstered barrel chairs on a walnut circular plinth. Sold as is. Need Reupholstery. COM available.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Red Leatherette Club Chair, c. 1950s
Located in Warminster, GB
A club armchair with red leatherette upholstery. French, c. 1950s. Stock ref. #2944 In good sturdy order with light wear to the original upholstery. 77 x 76 x 86 cm (30.3 x 29.9...
Faux Leather
Title: 1950s Danish Red Velvet Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautifully preserved Danish sofa and lounge chair set from the 1950s, upholstered in vibrant red velvet.
Velvet
1950's, Set of Table Red Brown Table Top and Four Pirkka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Pirkka table. The table has a beautiful wooden top. The table shows some traces of wear like a slightly lighter spot, a tiny damage of 5 mm and some loss of black paint of the legs. ...
Wood
Red Sculptural Tubular Steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Red Sculptural Tubular steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children chair, 1950's With lovely Patina and wear.
Steel
Wing Back Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Wing Back Lounge chair in red Upholstery, Praque 1950s Large midcentury wingback armchair in red upholstery, Czech republic 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century P40 Reclining Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An early edition "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. This iconic model is designed in 1955 and was considered the flagship of the Tecno Company, The use of adva...
Metal, Brass
$921Sale Price|20% Off
1950s, Danish vintage chair, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark.
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
Kaare Klint Original Rare Set of Ten '3758A' Armchairs in Niger Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Referred to as the Red Chair, the first chairs without armrests were originally conceived for the lecture hall of the Danish Art and Design Museum.
Brass
$1,838Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark.
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
Pair of Italian 'Senior Chairs' / Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Style, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Argelato, BO
Extraordinary pair of Italian "Senior" armchairs, in the style of the great architect and designer Marco Zanuso. These armchairs / lounge chairs have high backs and are modern wing b...
Brass
1950s Danish Lounge Chair Upholstered With Bordeaux Red Fabric And teak Armrests
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant and characterful mid-century Danish lounge chair from the 1950s, showcasing the clean lines and refined craftsmanship typical of Scandinavian design. The chair features a be...
Fabric, Teak
1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette and Metal Feet
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chair, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954 Carlo De Carli, a prominent Italian architect and designer, designed this elegant ...
Metal, Nickel
1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Leatherette and Metal Feet
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chairs, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954 Carlo De Carli, a prominent Italian architect and designer, designed this elegant...
Metal, Nickel
Mid-Century French Bistro Armchair in Beech and Red Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century French Bistro Armchair in Beech and Red Upholstery, 1950s — Price per Chair An iconic example of 1950s French bistro design, these Mid-Century armchairs are crafted from...
Upholstery, Beech
Lounge Chairs by Lenzi Italy a pair on Metal and Brass Base, 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare pair of lounge chair by Lenzi Italy velvet on metal and brass base 1950s covered with original navy blue an red velvet.
Metal, Brass
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