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Rare Vintage Scandinavian Modern 2-Seater Brown Fabric & Oak Sofa Grace by Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare two-seater Grace sofa was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1961. The softly
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.93 in W 57.88 in D 29.53 in
Tord Björklund, 2-Seater Sofa in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Odense, DK
The "Gotland" two-seater sofa, a creation by Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s, exudes
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 36.23 in
1980s Noboru Nakamura for Ikea Poem Leather Sofa
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Measures: 75"W, 36"D, 34"H, 16"H seat, 21"H arm
- Three seat genuine leather sofa
- Designed by
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Laminate
Moment Sofa, Niels Gammelgard
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Filigree Moment Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a grey lacquered steel frame
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Stainless Steel
MOMENT Sofa, Niels Gammelgaard
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
MOMENT Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a galvanized steel frame. The sofa
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Aluminum
Tord Björklund, Lounge Chair in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Odense, DK
The "Gotland" lounge chair, a creation by Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s, exudes understated
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Midcentury Leather and Teak Sofa "Gotland" Ikea, Sweden, 1967
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sofa that was designed and manufactured in 1966 for Ikea and designed by Åke Fribýter. It has
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Teak
Three Seat Leather Sofa by Tongiani Stefanos, Italy
By IKEA, De Sede
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare sofa designed by by Tongiani Stefanos for Elleduemila, manufactured on license by IKEA in 1973
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Solid Pine Model "Säter"
By Roland Wilhelmsson, IKEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Coffee table in pine by IKEA model "Säter" 1973
This is IKEAs contribution in the category of
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Pine
Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Bengt Ruda "Z" sofa.
Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK, Nordiska Kompaniet.
Bengt Ruda
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Velvet
Three-Seater Sofa by Johan-Bertil Häggström
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Three-Seater Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form, Skillingaryd
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Scandinavian Leather Black Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for Swed-Form
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant, quilted sofa designed by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
Jungle Embroidery DUX "Playboy" Sofa 1970s Unique Fabric, Sweden
By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Sectional sofa with thick Jungle embroidery fabric made in Sweden in the 70's. The foot are Mae of
Category
1970s Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Four Fully Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Leather
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Low table by Svante Skogh for Seffle Mobelfarik Teak Sweden, 1960s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Paris, FR
circulation, and with IKEA as a new player in the market. The big names were therefore many, and Svante Skogh
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.34 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored and Reupholstered Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
DUX Scandinavian Modern Teak Draw Leaf Extending Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
-down furniture which is still used today by the likes of Ikea! Ohlsson headquarter the company in San
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 60 in D 42 in
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
-down furniture which is still used today by the likes of Ikea! Ohlsson headquarter the company in San
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Scandinavian Three Seat Sofa in Brown Leather and Wood IKEA 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Scandinavian Three Seat Sofa in Brown leather and Wood 1970s
Very comfortable, very good
Category
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Wood, Leather
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 'Moment' Sofa, Designed 1986
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 'Moment' sofa, designed 1986.
The moment sofa was designed by Niels
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Steel
Moment Sofa By Niels Gammelgaard For Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 'Moment' sofa, designed 1986.
The moment sofa was designed by Niels
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Steel
Erik Wørts for Ikea, three seat sofa, teak
By IKEA, Erik Wørts
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Wørts three seat sofa new upholstered with yellow fabric from Nevotex.
Frame of teak
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage sofa set by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage sofa set designed by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea in the 1980s
Black leather and wooden and
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Modern Steel Brown Leather Sofa, Johann Bertil Häggström for Ikea, 1970s
By Johan Bertil Häggström, IKEA
Located in MIlano, IT
Häggström for Ikea, 1970s.
Stunning three-seater sofa with structure entirely in chromed tubular steel and
Category
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 85.44 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Ikea 'Borkum' Sofa by Johan Häggström, Chrome and Cognac Leather, 1970s
By IKEA, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Zagreb, HR
Swedish modern chromed tubolar steel and original brown leather tufted three-seater sofa by Johann
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Sofa by Johan Bertil Haggstrom for ikea 70's in leather and chromed steel
By IKEA, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian three-seater sofa by Swedish designer Johan Bertil Häggström from the 70s for IKEA
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
Ikea Halland post modern patchwork sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W65 D38 H30 SW46 SD23 SH15 AH21.5
Ikea halland 1990s leather sectional with ample patina. Patina
Category
1990s Post-Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather
Ikea Halland post modern patchwork sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W111 D40 D97 H32 W90 SD22 SH14 AH20.5
Ikea halland 1990s leather sectional with ample patina
Category
1990s Bohemian Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Leather
Moment Sofa, Niels Gammelgard
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Filigree Moment Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a galvanised steel frame
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Steel
Chrome Leather Sofa by Johann Bertil Häggström / Sweden, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sweden
- 1970s
- Designed and produced for Ikea
- Perfect original condition with slight
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Solid Pine Kon-Tiki Folding Loveseat Lounge Sofa, Gillis Lundgren, Ikea
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
A rare vintage Ikea solid pine and canvas adjustable loveseat sofa designed by Gillis Lundgren for
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Wood, Canvas
H 34.26 in W 59.45 in D 38.98 in
Vintage Ikea Ry Glass and Lightweight Aluminum Side Coffee Table, Postmodern, 19
By IKEA
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Rare PVintage Ikea Ry Coffee Side Table Glass Aluminium Light Weight.
The Ry side table (or
Category
1980s European Minimalist Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Ikea Ry Coffee Side Table Glass Aluminium Light Weight Postmodern, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Rare PVintage Ikea Ry Coffee Side Table Glass Aluminium Light Weight.
The Ry side table (or
Category
1980s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
1980s Extra Large Chromed Metal Floor Desk Lamp by Ikea, Model OMI L 705
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
1980s extra large chrome metal floor reading lamp by Ikea Model Omi L 705.
Extraordinary
Category
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 21.66 in W 53.94 in D 13 in
Guide shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
furnishing style of the 1980s. The shelving unit came about as a cousin to the modern MOMENT sofa, which had
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Metal
Vintage IKEA Borkum Loveseat
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Toronto, CA
Gorgeous vintage tubular chrome Borkum sofa by Johan Bertil Haggstrom for IKEA. A sublime low
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Chrome
1980's "Moment" Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Oakland, CA
IKEA:
"The MOMENT table was created as a cousin to the popular MOMENT sofa and GUIDE shelving unit
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Ikea Sofa
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Ikea Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage ikea sofa you’re looking for. A vintage ikea sofa — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage ikea sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage ikea sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage ikea sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and Dux of Sweden produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Ikea Sofa?
Prices for a vintage ikea sofa start at $891 and top out at $17,401 with the average selling for $5,965.
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.
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