Do you have a penchant for vintage style and art, and you like the art deco chair or the art deco sofas?
Restore your interior decoration with 1950s armchairs. In this article, discover the special aspects of the furniture of the 50s. We will also present some famous chairs from that time, but which are still in vogue at the moment.
The armchairs of the 1950s: art deco armchair
The 1950s marked the arrival of a new way of life, more precisely through the American way of life. The history of this decade is marked by a consumer society and the arrival of mass furniture making.
Furniture from this era is more flexible and convenient thanks to new materials and manufacturing techniques. The craftsmen used metals, aluminum, fabric, formica, plastic for vintage armchairs. The furniture of the 1950s has a special look, it is often on metal footings with great finesse. They also have a monohull architecture made of laminated-glued wood or plastic. The formica tables made its very first appearances at this time. The style of the armchairs in this time is the image of an enchanted company wanting a pleasant decoration.
Here are some famous designer names and vintage armchairs at the time: Verner Panton, a Danish interior designer who invented several armchairs. The most famous of those he has created is the Bachelor chair. This chair is designed especially for young audiences. It has conquered the interior decoration market because it is easily removable. There is also the C1 model which stands out for its geometry, it is an exceptional model difficult to find. It is sometimes found in auctions and home décor exhibitions.
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Hans Wegner, ranked among the best seat designers of the 1950s. He created the Teddy Bear chair. This chair has a bear structure with a leather upholsterer, a padded back and exotic wooden accotoir. The sale of this furniture was a great success for its splendour. The Sawbuck chair is also a creation of Hans Wegner, it is renowned for its quality, its luxury structure and its functionalism.
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Lina Bo Bardi, Italian designer, has enjoyed great success in Brazil. The most famous of all these creations is the Bowl chair. It has a thin footing, a very comfortable seat, a round hull, a height of 77 cm, an armrest 44 cm wide.
Designer armchairs
Are you a fan of retro style especially for designer chairs? Here are some models of armchair from the 50s to adorn your home and fascinate your guests. Armchairs designed from the different solid wood materials, leather, skai, fabric, metals, plastic...
A vintage armchair for every home in the world
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The 740, a seat that has a tapered and dynamic appearance, attracts experts in modern furniture. This new model first appeared at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1957, and won the René Gabriel Prize. It is a creation of the great designer Joseph-André Motte.
This chair has several colors (red, orange...). It has a fabric upholstery, a well-padded back. The seat of this modern style chair is very comfortable with a high resilience foam covered with acrylic wool. It has a polished or lacquered black stainless steel base of 75 x 70 x 78 cm. The 740 chair has a massive beech structure and solid pine. This model also comes in leather with shiny black lacquered or stainless steel feet.
A sofa with an armchair for a 1950s living room
Relive your living room with a sofa and armchair dated 1950. The sofa and the 800 armchair pair are still one of the works of art created by Joseph-André Motte in 1958. They are very comfortable and elegant, they are always in the interior decoration trend. They have a feminine and pleasant design thanks to the curve at the structure.
The sofa sets 2 seats of 130 x 77 x 83 cm and the chair 800 in steel, matte lacquered black metal or polished stainless steel with finesse. This model comes in several colors, and can be found in a single color or in two colors. The seat and back of this sofa are very comfortable and well padded. The upholsterers are ultra-chic fabrics, but there are also leather models.
An armchair inspired by the 1930s
The chairs of the 1930s are also fashionable. Choose the club chairs from the 1930s to add elegance to your living room. These chairs appeared after the First World War, during the 1930s, more conformity and elegance were brought to the club chairs.
The armchairs of this period have a well-padded round back, the centerpieces of the furniture are leathers and solid wood. It has wooden armrests that allows it to have a unique appearance.
There are also fabric club chairs with a seat, accotoirs, backrest, comfort and soft. A new technique has been used with this model, S springs are placed in the seat, accotoirs and armrests. There are several forms of club seat such as square armchairs, round club chair, vintage club armchair constable's hat, etc. No matter the style of your contemporary or classic living room, this chair will make it more chic and warm.
Where to buy a vintage armchair or design from the 50s to the 60s?
If you want to buy antique furniture for your safest interior decoration is to buy from antique shops or in a flea market dedicated to vintage objects. For secure online purchases Selency the site of buying and selling antiques and vintage items secures your purchases. Before buying antique furniture, it is really essential to know its particular aspects, because there are antique furniture that is not authentic.