Vintage Merkur
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1970s Swedish Chesterfield Vintage Merkur
Leather, Oak
1980s French Vintage Merkur
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Merkur
Bronze
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Tin
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Textile
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Modern Vintage Merkur
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Merkur
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Vintage Merkur
Marble
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1970s Swiss Vintage Merkur
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Vintage Merkur
Steel
2010s British Vintage Merkur
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s American Modern Vintage Merkur
Velvet, Wood
1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Merkur
Fabric, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Rosewood
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Wood, Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1950s Swedish Vintage Merkur
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1970s European Vintage Merkur
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1970s European Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Oak
1960s Vintage Merkur
1960s Vintage Merkur
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
1970s European Vintage Merkur
1970s European Vintage Merkur
Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Beech, Leather
1980s American Vintage Merkur
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s European Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
1970s European Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
Leather, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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Paper
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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1970s Vintage Merkur
Paper
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merkur
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merkur
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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.