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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful beige colored leather egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It has the date code 0466 indicating a production date of 1966. The chair post and the chair bottom ha...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen set
Located in PARIS, FR
Egg chair and its ottoman by the Scandinavian designer Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen edition. Molded fiberglass shell covered in camel leather. The base is in brushed metal. The chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six Lily Chairs in Oak by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - One chair has missing the original plastic under the seat - high of eat 44 cm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1965, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. For a limited period in the 1960s, a small number of Swan chairs were p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Wrought Iron

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair Each egg chair measures: 35 wide x 31 deep x 42.25 high, with a seat height of 14.5...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Arne Jacobsen "Lily" armchair , oak / niger leather.
Located in København V, DK
Arne Jacobsen. Pair of armchairs. Model 3208 ("The Lily" ). 1970s edition. Armrests in oak, seat and back upholstered in patinated natural cognak coloured niger goat leather. The mo...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

2 lounge chairs Model AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and sober design by Hans Wegner produced by the Danish manufacturer A.P. Stolen. The clean lines of these armchairs are highlighted by the beautiful rosewood structure and...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Palisander

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22 lounge chair. Frame is original and paperboard seating has been rewoven to exacting ori...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Papercord, Oak, Teak

1960's Vintage Fritz Hansen Set of 4 Teak Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four vintage Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs with teak finish. These examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960's and are fantastic original example...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Teak

CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a “Sawbuck” chair design by Hans Wegner and hand built by the Carl Hansen and Son funiture manufacturers in Denmark. Frame consists of solid walnut wood in a modified X shap...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Model 7 Vintage Chairs for Fritz Hanssen, 12+ pieces
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. These Scandinavian Modern masterpieces exude timeless elegance, making them perfect for dining or office use...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

New Upholstered Hans Wegner GE-290 / 3 Sofa 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 / 3 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. New cushions with green fabric from Kvadrat and new stripes.. Sofa prod. 1950s. During the restoration,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Located in Portland, OR
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Textile, Oak

Pair of Original Oak and Bouclé Cigar Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fine original 1950s pair of these super comfortable classic chairs by master designer Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. The frames in oak and fresh bouclé fabric covers ready for your midce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum swiveling four-star base-all glides are present. This version of the swan chair featur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This model 3320 or "Swan" swivel lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and is still a design icon. This one is manufactured in 2005, it is marked in the foot and with a ...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen, Seagull armchair, model 3208
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining armschair original upholstered with black leather. Base of chromed steel tube. Model 3208 Seagull, made by Fritz Hansen 2016. Brown label
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Stainless Steel

Armchair Model CH28 in Oak, Designed By Hans J. Wegner Made by Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, model CH28, represents a sublime meeting between functionality and aesthetics, created by the well-known designer Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. Crafted from solid oak, this special edition is beautifully upholstered in black leather, adding a sophisticated dimension to the original design. The CH28 chair...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage “Papa Bear” chair designed by the famous Danish architect and furniture maker Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark, circa...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Oak, Teak

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Set of Four by Fritz Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Curvaceous series 7 dining chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen and retailed by Knoll, signed and dated, circa 2000. T...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Metal

1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Black, Series7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Fritz Hansen 3107 Chair, a masterpiece born from the creative genius of designer Arne Jacobsen i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Plywood

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951. Upholstered with Maharam Wool Boucle'. Teak nails ("paws") and legs. We have extra ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Set of four dining T chairs In Teak, Designed By Arne Jacobsen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bring iconic Danish design into your home with the T chair, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. This chair, with a chrome frame and...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Teak

The Swan, Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen, Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
Located in Lejre, DK
Introduce an iconic masterpiece to your decor with "The Swan," model 3320, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair repres...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Seven Chairs In Teak wood by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen from 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This set consists of four iconic "Seven" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chairs are constructed of teak wood and are an excellent exam...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the world over. Combining function and comfort with style and innovation, the model AP...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1965
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice set of 4 ‘Oxford’ swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for the professors of St-Catherine’s college in Oxford. These examples are...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 4 Seven Chairs in Walnut by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen from 1980
Located in Lejre, DK
This set consists of four "Seven" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1980s. The chairs are made of walnut, which gives them a warm and elegant look ...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

Series 7 By Arne Jacobsen chair for Fritz Hansen 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arne Jacobsen Chair Series 7 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair This chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in Denmark in the late 1950's. The CH25 lounge chair, like many o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Black Butterfly Armchair By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Bunnik, NL
Black Butterfly chair with armrests by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , Series 7 Chair, now known as the Butterfly chair, This serie was designed...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Monochrome Blue Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in London, GB
A true design icon, the Series 7 has become one of the best selling chairs in history. Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for the H55 exhibition in Sweden, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made by Fritz Hansen ever since. Constructed from a pressure-moulded veneer, this set of six chairs feature the iconic hourglass silhouette, with curved edges and rounded corners and can be stacked for easy storage. In a Trieste blue colourway, the steel legs have been powder coated in the same hue to create a fully monochrome design. A fantastic example of classic mid century Scandinavian aesthetic, this set of six Series 7...
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2010s Polish Seating

Materials

Ash

Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. CH24 'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Han...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Series 7 By Arne Jacobsen Chair For Fritz Hansen 1960ss
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arne Jacobsen Chair series 7 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Early Egg Chair&Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen, 1959 White Ink Stamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
This very rare ,,UNMOLESTED / ORIGINAL 2nd edition egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Lounge Chair 3300 Series in Chestnut leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Lounge Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Air Terminal connected to the SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen, Denmark. These Armchairs are manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 200...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chair #4325 in Teak & Black leather, Fritz Hansen 60s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Produced for a short period and limited to distribution to Denmark, the plywood wood leg variation of the Swan chair, model 4325 is very rare. The uncommon wood variation of the Swan...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950 The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort. Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Oak, Teak

Set of Two Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair for Fritz Hansen 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arne Jacobsen Chair Series 7 for Fritz Hansen 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ant Chair for Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen (red)
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Ant Chair for Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen in brilliant red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1949. Teak and cane. Early model with the caned backrest. Stamped. H: 76 cm W: 63 cm D: 50 cm Arm height: 68.5 cm Seat height: 44 cm Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the international stage through his deep understanding and enjoyment of wood as well as an eye for beautiful and ergonomic design that had hitherto existed. Wegner is seen as the most influential designer within the Danish movement and his early innate ability with wood matured into the gift of an unprecedented amount of over 500 beautiful and functional gifts to the pantheon of design. Hans J Wegner brought Danish furniture to a world stage through his simple, elegant and ergonomic chairs. His CH24 models still litter the offices of design and architectural practices globally and his earliest pieces have become rare design milestones in museums and galleries. Hans J Wegner is certainly one of the most important designers of the 20th Century. Wegner’s first renowned chair came though his work with the Chairmen of the Danish Cabinetmaker’s Guild; Johannes Hansen. Through their intellectual relationship Wegner was able to design a chair he christened “the round one” in 1949 and would go on to be called the defining name; “the chair”. This elegant, restrained, yet organic chair was a pivotal design for Wegner and signalled the beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at which the wider world took proper notice of Scandinavian design with it triggering the first American editorial spotlight on Danish Design. The influence and fame of this design can again be recognised in the fact that it was chosen as the seating for the 1960 American Presidential Election debates and shipped from Denmark especially for the occasion. Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Cane, Teak

GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s. Original cushions in creme / green stripes wool fabric,
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Teak

Early Daybed GE-258 by Hans Wegner for Getama 1954
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed GE-258 in teak by Hans J. Wegner for Getama 1954.. Early production with round legs, fixed matress and original blue/green wool fabric. Note: The mattress is now soft. We wou...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transcend time with this resplendent Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa—a beacon of 1960s Danish design and a testament to understated elegance. Craf...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

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Beech

4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Very early and rare edition (1957!) of the 'Munkegaard' chair by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz Hansen finished in teak with polished steel frame. This is the edition with the metal...
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19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating

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Steel

Rare Hans J. Wegner Oak Reclining Lounge Chair Model AP71, Denmark 1968
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Original wool pillows in good original condition - height of eat 43 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Oak, Wool

Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Office chair, model 3117. It is part of the first 5 editions, unique chair of collection. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The seat height is adjustable. Shows slight sign...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Steel

Set of Seat and Backrest Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of seat and backrest spring cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 lounge chair Rare set of the original spring cushions for Hans J. Wegners GE 290 lounge chairs. The original sprin...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Metal

Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1960's for Getama
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Daybed model GE 7 Denmark, circa 1965. Teak, painted wood, upholstery, caning. This really cool convertible daybed / sofa, designed by...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Cane, Teak

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, office chair model ‘3217’, wood, fabric, chrome-plated metal, plastic, Denmark, designed in 1955, later production This office chair by Arne Jacobsen...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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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