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1950s Scandinavian Arm Chairs

Danish Organic Arm Chair in Solid Birch, Curved Back, 1950s Design
Danish Organic Arm Chair in Solid Birch, Curved Back, 1950s Design

Danish Organic Arm Chair in Solid Birch, Curved Back, 1950s Design

By Charlotte Perriand, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Dronten, NL

A beautifully proportioned Danish dining armchair from the 1950s, crafted in birch, representing the restrained elegance and functional clarity of mid-century Scandinavian design. T...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A mid century Alvar Aalto “Tank” chair, model 400, produced by Artek in the 1950s. This example has been fully renovated and newly upholstered in first grade sheepskin that beautiful...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s

JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International

Located in Karis, Nyland

Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century seating in leather upholstery. Manufactured and burn mark stamped by Bruno Ma...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Birch

Midcentury Arm Chair with Leather and Boucle Fabric, Made in Denmark 1950s
Midcentury Arm Chair with Leather and Boucle Fabric, Made in Denmark 1950s

Midcentury Arm Chair with Leather and Boucle Fabric, Made in Denmark 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

This elegant armchair is a perfect combination of classic design and modern comfort. Designed in the 1950s by a talented Danish designer, the chair features a unique leather-woven ba...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany, Paint

Leather Arm Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
Leather Arm Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s

Leather Arm Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s

By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A superb armchair having an open oak frame with subtly angled arms and retaining its rich aniline-red leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

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Nordic Teak Arm Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s
Nordic Teak Arm Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s

Nordic Teak Arm Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s

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H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in

Nordic Teak Arm Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s

By Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in St-Brais, JU

A very rare teak arm chair designed by Fredrik A. Kayser. Made in Norway in the 1950s by the furniture manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The chair was completely restored and featu...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design

Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid Century Lounge chair in original vintage blue wool and teak tapered legs, Denmark 1950’s. Very comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Danish Oak Easy Chairs with Carved Arm Supports, Denmark ca 1950s
Pair of Danish Oak Easy Chairs with Carved Arm Supports, Denmark ca 1950s

Pair of Danish Oak Easy Chairs with Carved Arm Supports, Denmark ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Danish mid-century is more than just about design. Today, these pieces belong in the realm of design art as they truly are heirloom pieces. Vintage Scandinavian pieces that were ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Peter Hvidt Boomerang Arm Chairs for France & Son, circa 1950s
Pair of Peter Hvidt Boomerang Arm Chairs for France & Son, circa 1950s

Pair of Peter Hvidt Boomerang Arm Chairs for France & Son, circa 1950s

By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of boomerang lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson for France and Son, circa late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Arm Chair in Teak by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
Mid-Century Arm Chair in Teak by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s

Mid-Century Arm Chair in Teak by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s

By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Lejre, DK

Arm chair in solid teak and fabric designed by Maa. Ole Wanscher and made by AJ Iversen cabinet makers Copenhagen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s
Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s

Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s

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H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in

Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Lejre, DK

Arm chair in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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BO-72 arm chair by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
BO-72 arm chair by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s

BO-72 arm chair by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Hägersten, SE

Armchair model "BO-72" designed by Finn Juhl. Made in Denmark by Bovirke during the 1950s. Frame made from solid teak with cognac colored leather upholstery with patina. Very good co...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Swedish Lounge Arm Easy Chairs in Walnut and Bouclé Cushions, 1950s
Pair of Swedish Lounge Arm Easy Chairs in Walnut and Bouclé Cushions, 1950s

Pair of Swedish Lounge Arm Easy Chairs in Walnut and Bouclé Cushions, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and beautiful pair of Swedish lounge chairs in walnut and newly upholstered cushions in white bouclé fabric. Both chairs have been fully restored by our professional. Excellent ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

"Cow horn" Arm Chair by Svend Aage Madsen by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen, 1950s
"Cow horn" Arm Chair by Svend Aage Madsen by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen, 1950s

"Cow horn" Arm Chair by Svend Aage Madsen by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen, 1950s

By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare "Cow horn" chair designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid oak and teak with new black leather seat. ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Early Set of Six Arm Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Early Set of Six Arm Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Early Set of Six Arm Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner set of six early armchairs with frame of mahogany. Seat and back with original black patinated leather upholstery. Model 432, made by Plan Møbler. This model is...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Arm Chair "Razorblade" in Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
1950s Arm Chair "Razorblade" in Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulff, Danish Modern

1950s Arm Chair "Razorblade" in Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulff, Danish Modern

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage arm chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and sheepskin.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Nanna Ditzel, Pair of Arm Lounge Chair ND83 by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
Nanna Ditzel, Pair of Arm Lounge Chair ND83 by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

Nanna Ditzel, Pair of Arm Lounge Chair ND83 by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Iconic pair of comfortable lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in collaboration with Søren Willadsen. These spectacular pair of model ND-83 feature a solid oakwood...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Arm Dining Chair in Walnut with Rope Seat, circa 1950s
Mid Century Danish Modern Arm Dining Chair in Walnut with Rope Seat, circa 1950s

Mid Century Danish Modern Arm Dining Chair in Walnut with Rope Seat, circa 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in New York, NY

Architectural Danish Mid-Century Modern constructed of solid walnut with a rope seat. The chair exhibits the expected attention to Craft found in high end level Danish woodwork, we a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rare 1950s Arm Chair by Alf Svensson
Rare 1950s Arm Chair by Alf Svensson

Rare 1950s Arm Chair by Alf Svensson

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H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in

Rare 1950s Arm Chair by Alf Svensson

By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare armchairs designed by Alf Svensson during the early 1960s. Produced by his own company Bjasta Mobelfabrik in Sweden. This pair produced in 1961. (signed). Solid oak frame in ver...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Swedish Modern Mid Century Arm Chairs in Wool Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Pair of Swedish Modern Mid Century Arm Chairs in Wool Produced in Sweden, 1950s

Pair of Swedish Modern Mid Century Arm Chairs in Wool Produced in Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of Scandinavian / Swedish mid-century modern armchairs in newer light grey wool upholstery. All restored and in good condition with the original patina kept on the feet. ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

$17,483

H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner

$7,500 / set

H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 19.3 in

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of four teak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Sometimes referred to as "Heart Chair" and as W2. Draft of 1953, frame made of solid teak, upholste...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

$22,000

H 31.01 in W 71.01 in D 25.01 in

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather

8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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1950s Scandinavian Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1950s Scandinavian arm chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s Scandinavian arm chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. 1950s Scandinavian arm chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern 1950s Scandinavian arm chairs are consistently popular styles. Many 1950s Scandinavian arm chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Finn Juhl produced popular 1950s Scandinavian arm chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1950s Scandinavian Arm Chairs?

1950s Scandinavian arm chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,314, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $12,800.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak. 

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.