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Set of High Back Paolo Buffa Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950s high back chairs. Features original floral upholstery with brass tacks. Dark stained
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mabulator High Back chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s High Back chair in model Mabulator by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Elegant pine
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine

1950's Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's Paolo Buffa high back sculptural side chairs, fully restored and re
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid Century High Back Chiavari Ladder Chair, Italy 1950's
By Chiavari
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful ladder high-back chair by Chiavari fabricated in Italy, 1950's. Slim design and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sculptural Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair. Original black leather. Nailed head details
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Palermo, IT
Chiavarina high back chair, Italy, 1950s. Attributed to Gaetano Descalzi. Good condition. One
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
Chiavarina High Back Chair, Italy, 1950s
H 51.58 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in
High Back Coat Hanger Chiavari Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and rare high back coat hanger Chiavari chair, Italy 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural high-back Italian wing chairs, with beautifully curved arm and back supports
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

"Chiavarina" chair - high back version of the "Chiavari" - by SAC. 1950's Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exquisite "Chiavarina" chair, a high-back version of the classic "Chiavari", was produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 8 high back chairs, 1950s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 8 turned wood (brazilian chestnut) high back chairs peak ending with a straw seat. Spain
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Chestnut

Set of 8 high back chairs, 1950s.
Set of 8 high back chairs, 1950s.
H 50.01 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Rustic Design Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1950's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Ladder Back Dining Chairs. Made in Belgium, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
. Robsjohn- Gibbings, American 1950's. This chair is beautifully made and very comfortable.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare High-back Wood Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Rare high-back lounge chair by Paolo Buffa. Solid wood frame with minimal carved decorations
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage White High Back Chairs Style Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of white lacquered high back chairs or side chairs in the style of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Metal Chairs with High Back by Bele Bachem for Münchner Boulevard Möbel, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare, high quality metal chairs from the 1960s. Great high back and a relaxed seat height.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Post-War '1950s' High Wing Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Post-War (1950s) high wing back side chairs with a light citron green velvet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

High Back Rattan Lounge Arm Chair by Rohe Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1950s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful high back Rohe Noordwolde rattan arm chair date from the 1950s. The wicker arm chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari typical chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Maxwell Royal American High Back Arm Lounge Chair c 1950's
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish high back arm, lounge chair by The Maxwell Royal Chair Company. The chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chiavari chairs, in solid brass, model with high back, 1950s production. Brass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Italian Chiavari High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with a typical high back have been designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Stylish Pair of Mid-Century Modern High Back Wing Chairs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Generously proportioned pair of high back wing chairs, newly upholstered in luxurious gray velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Dan Johnson for Selig Black Lacquered High-Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
rare pair of 1950s black lacquered high-back upholstered lounge chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Newly Restored Pair of Plum Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Lounge Chair 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
to the papa bear chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak The chair has been
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Mid century high back flame dining chairs by Dante Latorre, 1950s
By Dante LaTorre
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
your kitchen dining are or dining room. These high back sculptural chairs have a great design which is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1950s
By Jan den Drijver, De Stijl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair. Design by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

1950’s Dux Lounge Chair With Vintage “Fern” Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s High back lounge chair by Dux. Vintage upholstery with Ferns. Beech legs. Made in Sweden We
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of 8 Vintage High Back Italian Bamboo Dining Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Tito Agnoli
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8, 1950's organic high back chairs in bamboo and rattan. The chairs feature a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

White Wingback Chair With Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Scandinavian Design; Empire; Pouf; Lounge Chair; Upholstery; Stylish 1950s high back lounge chair made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Empire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six High-Backed "Daisy" Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind set of six wrought iron armchairs with high, pointy backs with a surround decor of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Six High-Backed "Daisy" Chairs, France, 1950s
Six High-Backed "Daisy" Chairs, France, 1950s
H 51.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Italian 1950's Wing High Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural Italian 1950's wing high back arm chairs; supported on elegant walnut legs the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Norwegian High-Back Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Victoria, BC
A beautifully preserved example of 1950s Norwegian craftsmanship, this high-back reclining lounge
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech, Teak

Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company Chair in Cane
By Douglas Brown
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, United States, 1950s. Very elegant high back chair designed by Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare high back armchair made of Oregon Pine is without a doubt among the great Swedish chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mid-century Alfred Hendrickx S7 high back chair for Belform 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Rare high back chair designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. The chair is documented in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Lounge Chair in Leather and Teak
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Sweden, 1950s. Beautiful high back lounge chair designed by Axel Larsson. The frame of this chair is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak Bwana Chair + Footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son Model 152
By Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
& Son, circa 1950's. High back lounge chair provides exceptional support for your neck and back. Iconic
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Mid Century High Back Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid Century High Back Lounge chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s Large midcentury
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of 1950s high back lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features iconic Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Marcello High-Back Lounge Chair Inspired by Italian 1950s Design** The Marcello high-back
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1950s High Back Chiavari Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four amazing 1950s Chiavari chairs with a very high back, very good original conditions.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s High Back Chiavari Chairs
1950s High Back Chiavari Chairs
H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
A Pair Of 1950s Elegant High Back Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s Elegant high back side chairs, hand woven seats.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Pair Of 1950s Elegant High Back Side Chairs
A Pair Of 1950s Elegant High Back Side Chairs
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
High Back "Chiavarine" Black Lacquered Set Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
High back "Chiavarine" set chairs, Italy, 1950s. Maple wood chairs with straw original Chaivari
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Maple

Set of six high back dining chairs by Paolo Buffa. Italian, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Set of six high back dining chairs by Paolo Buffa. 1950s Italian design. The seats have been
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Fabric

Midcentury Cane Backed Side Chairs
Located in New London, CT
A nicely restored pair of 1950s era high backed chairs that have been re-caned, refinished and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Midcentury Cane Backed Side Chairs
Midcentury Cane Backed Side Chairs
H 44 in W 18 in D 24 in
A His and Hers Traditional Pair of Ladder Back Spinetto Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Fort mill, SC
the 1950's. The high back chair is 44' tall the shorter is 33" tall
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Rope, Bentwood

Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak and Leather Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive 1950s Scandinavian Modern high back easy chair, model "Grand Danois", in teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Midcentury 1950s Sculptura Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of 1950s midcentury Woodard Sculptura high back lounge chairs, in their original white
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950's Brass High-Backed Vanity Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass high-backed chair with ornate detailing to the crest rail. The splats and legs are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950's Brass High-Backed Vanity Chair
1950's Brass High-Backed Vanity Chair
H 47.5 in W 16.75 in D 16.25 in
1950s French Style High Back Wing Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s French style high back wing chair. Needs reupholstering.
Category

Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chiavari High Back Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Chiavari high back chairs, Italy, 1950s. Brass with original patina. New upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Italian 1950s High Back Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 6 Italian 1950s high back dining chairs. In original faux leather upholstery / would need
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Italian 1950s High Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Italian 1950s High Back Dining Chairs
H 40.95 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1950s Danish High Back Armchair / Dining Chair by Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Peder Pedersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen. This high back chair features
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Danish High Back Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s Scandinavian high back lounge chair in original yellow mohair with button tufted back
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Brass Italian Chiavarine Chairs High Back, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of rare brass Italian Chiavarine chairs high back, 1950s, newly upholstered seats with blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Danish High-Back Lounge Chair with Teak Paws
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a circa 1950s Danish lounge chair with a high curved back, and at it's arms ends
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Pair of Four Chiavari High Back Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Sofia, BG
was based on the Louis XV panel-back side chair however without the back upholstery. The chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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1950s High Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s high back chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every 1950s high back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s high back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s high back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s high back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chiavari, Paul McCobb and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s High Back Chair?

A 1950s high back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,267, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1950s High Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.