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Insula Coffee Table M5191 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The asymmetrical, yet balanced shape of the table top is balanced by the streamlined definition seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small island, the table have...
Category

2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Insula Coffee Table M5192 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The asymmetrical, yet balanced shape of the table top is balanced by the streamlined definition seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small island, the table have...
Category

2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Insula Coffee Table M5190 - Aluminum, textured black lacquered for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The asymmetrical, yet balanced shape of the table top is balanced by the streamlined definition seen in the slim table top and angular frame. Almost like small islands, the tables ha...
Category

2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Seto Stool, Black Lacquered Oak /Black Canvas by Keiji Takeuchi for Fredericia
By Keiji Takeuchi, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
perceives at Fredericia. The idea behind Seto is to transfer the mood and design language from two of Børge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
the original black leather. The legs are made of mahogany. The cushions are filled inside with
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers

Børge Mogensen Pair of Chairs 2204 with Black Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
the original black leather and the legs are made of solid walnut. The cushions are filled inside
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Feathers, Walnut

Landerholm & Lund for Fredericia Stolefabrik Tripod Dining Chairs
By Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Denton, TX
wishbone frames & black vinyl seats.
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Coupé Sofa in Chocolate Leather, 1971 for Fredericia, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen - coupé sofa, designed in 1971 for Fredericia, Denmark Børge Mogensen designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Niveau Coffee Table H29-Ash/Black Marquina Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Cecilie Manz, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
TREATED, FSC MIX 70% , BLACK MARQUINA MARBLE Dimensions : Ø45 , H29 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Marble

Niveau Coffee Table H42-Ash/Black Marquina Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Cecilie Manz, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
MIX 70% , BLACK MARQUINA MARBLE Dimensions : Ø45 , H42 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Marble

Magazine Side Table M6500 in Black Lacquered Oak by Jens Risom for Fredericia
By Jens Risom, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed in 1949, the Magazine Table is a great example of Danish-American designer Jens Risom’s stylish and innovative approach to modern design. The dynamic side table with its ic...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Johansson J63 Stool - Black Ash - by Ejvind A. Johansson for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Dubai, AE
detail in a living room. Dimensions: W 48 , D 34.5 , H47 cm SH : 42.5 cm Black Ash
Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Johansson J64 Chair - Black Ash - by Ejvind A. Johansson for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Dubai, AE
. Dimensions: W 54 , D 34.5 , H 79.5cm SH : 45 cm Black Ash
Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Fredericia by GamFratesi Two Tone Blue Fabric Haiku 2 Seater Sofa, 2018
By Fredericia, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by GamFratesi for Danish furniture manufacturer Fredericia in 2012, this Haiku
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench for Fredericia Circa 1961
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
black leather, perfect for a dining table or extra seating at 18"in. seat height. High quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
mocha colored leather, almost black. The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatment. The cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In 1958, Børge Mogensen and his family travelled to Spain. In Andalucia he fell in love with an old chair with a wide seat and broad armrests. Once back in Denmark, he created The Sp...
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather
H 26.5 in W 32.25 in D 22.75 in
Nara Coat Stand in Black Ash by Shin Azumi for Fredericia
By SHIN AZUMI
Located in Dubai, AE
historical capital city known for its free roaming deer. Material: Black ash with black base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and...

Materials

Ash

Black Lacquered Gallery Stool by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, 1998 for Fredericia
By Hans Sandgren Jakobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
. Material : Black ash, FSC Mix 70%.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Hydro Vase H30 Black-oxide brass by Sofie Østerby for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
the visual impact of the brass and the shape itself. The dark, almost black oxidised surface adds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
A Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Bent Maple and Black Leather Seat
By Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
furniture maker, Fredericia Mobler. The chair model was designed in 2002 and made around the same time. Made
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hugo Passos Piloti Stone Table, Extra Large '6745'
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With its simple, unadorned silhouette and slender profile, Piloti in Stone exudes a unique kind of elegance. The extra appeal is all about the subtle detailing of the table top´s edg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Stone

Hydro Vase H20 Black-Oxide Brass by Sofie Østerby for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
the visual impact of the brass and the shape itself. The dark, almost black oxidised surface adds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Leather Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia
Located in Stamford, CT
A leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Frederica furniture with walnut legs. Made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Leather Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Leather Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 30 in W 62 in D 32 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Black Lacquer, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive for a purified shape.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Black Lacquer, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Black Lacquer, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Black Lacquer - Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive for a purified shape. Inquire f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
BM 2212 by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2212 - Reupholstered 2-seat sofa in black pleasure with legs in walnut. Maker Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

BM 2212 by Børge Mogensen
BM 2212 by Børge Mogensen
H 32.29 in W 61.42 in D 32.29 in
Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer, Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.                 
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pal Side Table -Walnut Oiled/Black Lacquered- by Keiji Takeuchi for Fredericia
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Dubai, AE
Pal is there whenever you need it. It’s a small, occasional table that’s movable and easy to access. Pal’s solid wood table top is crafted to resemble a serving tray and a slim ste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Design Classic Black Leather Wingchair and Footstool by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Renens, CH
Wingchair by Borge Mogensen (model 2204) with ottoman (model 2202) in black leather, designed for
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Smoked Oak Frame, Black Saddle Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

The Spanish Chair in Black Leather/Smoked Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle leather creates a strong
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Thau + Kallio Yksi Barstool
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
positioned upside-down. Crafted from solid oak and available in lacquered or black lacquered oak, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Thau + Kallio Yksi Barstool
Thau + Kallio Yksi Barstool
H 44.29 in W 14.76 in D 15.94 in
Thau + Kallio Yksi Barstool
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
-shaped legs positioned upside-down. Crafted from solid oak and available in lacquered or black lacquered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Thau + Kallio Yksi Barstool
Thau + Kallio Yksi Barstool
H 44.29 in W 14.76 in D 15.94 in
Hunting Chair in Oiled Smoked Oak/Black Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Hunting Chair is one of Børge Mogensen’s most eye-catching chairs, designed in 1950. Seen from the side, what’s most notable about the chair is the sharp diagonal slope from the ...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pal Side Table -Oak Light Oil/Black Lacquered- by Keiji Takeuchi for Fredericia
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Dubai, AE
Pal is there whenever you need it. It’s a small, occasional table that’s movable and easy to access. Pal’s solid wood table top is crafted to resemble a serving tray and a slim ste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
cushions upholstered with black leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1985.
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Black Laquered Oak and Leather
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six 'Spanish Dining Chairs' model 3238, oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Cocktail Table all in Maple (DONE)
By Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Strand and made by famed Danish furniture maker, Fredericia Mobler. The chair model was designed in 2002
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

2332 2-seater sofa by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Denmark 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stavenisse, NL
series that isn’t in production anymore at Fredericia. The sofa has a very nice stance in this love seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
107 cm Black Lacquered Oak w. Natural Paper Cord
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra elegant sofa model 2214 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1946. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
H 31.5 in W 59.85 in D 30.32 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black leather. Legs of oak. Model 2207
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Model 2202 / 2204, Original Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair and ottoman original upholstered with black leather. Legs of stained
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful serving cart by Børge Mogensen, model no. 5370 for Fredericia Furniture, in teak with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with black elegance leather. Legs in teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Early Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of dining chairs chairs, model 3236, oak, leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attached to the base with dowels across the platform and secured by black steel braces on each end
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
H 25.6 in W 74 in D 30.75 in
Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table
By Fredericia, Jens Risom
Located in Berkeley, CA
black lacquered oak plywood, the mix of soft lines and carefully crafted cut-outs and curves makes this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table
Jens Risom Model 6500 Magazine Table
H 22.64 in W 18.5 in D 15.94 in
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base
By Fredericia, Jens Risom
Located in Berkeley, CA
the comfort and softness of this foam-filled chair with a base available in solid oak, walnut, black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base
Jens Risom A-chair – Metal Base
H 34.65 in W 32.28 in D 29.92 in
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Fredericia Black For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fredericia black you’re looking for. Each fredericia black for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 95 variations of the antique or vintage fredericia black you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fredericia black you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fredericia black made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fredericia black over the years, but those crafted by Fredericia, Børge Mogensen and FDB Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fredericia Black?

A fredericia black can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,044, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $16,900.

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.