Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful a...
Upholstery, Teak, Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seater "Model 211" Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage sofa in oak and teakwood by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in 1956. This model was made in different sizes and is very rarely seen as a two-seater. The cushio...
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sidetables Pair of Low Occasional Teak Vintage Trestle Modernist Fretwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare form with the fretwork trestle bases - Fretwork trestle bases are really elegant and light - Plinth bases create solid stability in the tables - Practical size for sofa and...
Teak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret LC/PJ-SI-41-B Advocate Sofa / Authentic
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic qual...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret LC/PJ-SI-42-B Bridge Chair Sofa / Authentic
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Teak, Upholstery
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New Italian Cognac Leather Bolster Pillow _________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern fu...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-45-B Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The relationship between the legs with armrests and the backrest ensures a balanced composi...
Cane, Teak
Severin Hansen Teak Sofatable from the 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An exquisite midcentury masterpiece: a teak coffee table designed by Severin Hansen and expertly crafted by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa 1955. This stunning piece stands on elegant ta...
Teak
Lea Nevanlinna Oval Teak Coffee Table with Sculptoral Tripod Leg, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful teak coffee table from the 1950s. This table resembles the simplicity that most Finnish designers identified with in their minimalistic designs of the 1930s-1970s. Noth...
Oak, Teak
Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Hägersten, SE
Surfboard shaped coffee table designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from teak and solid oak in the legs. Very good vintage condition with some signs of age related w...
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Fruit Bowl JH586 Johannes Hansen Teak Coffee Table, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic ‚Fruit Bowl‘ by Hans J. Wegner, model No. JH-586 designed in 1958 and hand-crafted by the master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. „Wegner presented the Fruit Bow...
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner Fruit Bowl JH586 Johannes Hansen Teak Coffee Table, 1956
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic ‚Fruit Bowl‘ by Hans J. Wegner, model No. JH-586 designed in 1958 and hand-crafted by the master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. „Wegner presented the Fruit Bow...
Stainless Steel
1950s Pair of Swedish Three Legged Stools by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of low three-legged stools, designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden in the 1950s. The listed price includes the pair of stools as shown. Their design ...
Leather, Foam, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
Wool, Teak
Occasional table model AT-10 designed by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
The AT-10 occasional table, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck in the 1950s, exemplifies Wegner's ability to combine functionality with simple, elegant design. Crafted from ...
Cane, Oak, Teak
Occasional table 'Model AT-10' designed by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Stockholm, SE
The AT-10 occasional table, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck in the 1950s, exemplifies Wegner's ability to combine functionality with simple, elegant design. Crafted from ...
Rattan, Oak, Teak
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Coffee Table Model FD 515 By Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen From 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table, model FD 515, designed by Peter Hvidt 1916-1986 & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 1907-1993 made in teak wood from 1956. The coffee table is fitted with a wicker newspaper shelf ...
Teak
Scandinavian "A2" Multi Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Multi table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced in Sweden by Gullberg Trading Company during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered steel and teak wood. Very good vin...
Steel
$4,342
1950s Daybed, Guest Bed
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare daybed from the 1950s. High-quality solid teak frame with the original colorful nylon covering. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality f...
Fabric, Nylon, Teak
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design .. Simple elegance.. Sweeping curves. subtle joinery, and perfectly balanced frame creates a piece that...
Fabric, Teak
Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Danish Midcentury ‘Minerva’ Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s Stamped, Teak and Rattan Two-Tier Corner Table with Architectural Form A sculptural and hi...
Teak, Rattan
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret LC/PJ-SI-41-A Pair of Advocate Chairs / Authentic
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the pieces. The objects exude an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; their auratic q...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret LC/PJ-SI-41-A Advocate Chair / Authentic
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic qual...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking.
Chrome
Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Teak Sofa Living Room Set by Lohmeyer, Germany, 1950
By Coco Chanel, Hartmut Lohmeyer, Hans J. Wegner, Wilkhahn, Finn Juhl
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A superb and complete four-piece Mid-Century Modern living room suite designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn. Elegant, restrained and beautifully proportion...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Japan Sofa by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, 1950
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Model 137 sofa from the "Japan" series Finn Juhl designed for France & Son, Denmark 1950.
Brass
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's.
Wool, Teak
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's.
Wool, Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa and Triangular Teak Desk Set
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Swedish Mid-Century set pairs an armless three-seat sofa with a sculptural asymmetrical triangular desk, both raised on matching tapered cylindrical legs that unify the two piec...
Metal
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Legs and Accents in Teak by Georg Thams Denmark 1957
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cool and elegant sofa by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik.
Wool, Teak
Vintage Australian Teak Sofa and Chairs from Parker Furniture, 1950s, Set of 3
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Cen...
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Sofa Table - Design by Illum Wikkelso - Silkeborg Work, 1950s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in München, Bavaria
This Scandinavian coffee table was designed by Illum Wikkelso for CF Christiansen Silkeborg in Denmark in the 1960s. Typical of the best Danish modern design, the excellent craftsman...
Glass, Mahogany
Set of 2 Armchairs and Couch, Manufactured by Anonima Castelli Bologna, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa was made by Anonima Castelli in Italy in the 1960s. The set consists of two armchairs and a three-seater sofa. The white faux leather harmonises beau...
Faux Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Cane, Teak, Cowhide
1950s Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark during the 1950s, the Minerva Sofa Daybed is one of the most celebrated multifunction...
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful a...
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa Table by Bengt-Johan Gullberg, Wood Top & Metal Legs
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The A2 table by Bengt-Johan Gullberg is a striking example of Scandinavian Modern design, combining architectural clarity with elegant minimalism. Its distinctive wire base forms an ...
Steel
$8,707Sale Price|25% Off
Marco Zanuso "Milord" armchair and sofa in white Bouclé for Arflex, 1957
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Vigevano, PV
Marco Zanuso. “Milord” model sofa and armchair Teak wood with white bouclé covering.
Brass
‘D200’ Lounge Chair & ‘D200s’ Sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Laauser, Denmark 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
A very rare and elegant lounge chair D200 and matching sofa D200 S designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the German firm G. Laauser, dating back to 1955. They represent Scandinavian mid-ce...
Wool, Walnut, Teak
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
Upholstery, Teak
Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench or sofa designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Næstved Møbler in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
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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