Arne Jacobsen Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
In 1951, he created the Ant chair for an extension of the Novo pharmaceutical factory and, in 1955, came the Seven Series.
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
He started working together in 1934, but his breakthrough came when he created the Ant laminated chair in 1952. The next projects: Series 7 (1955), Swan (1958) and Egg (1958), which ...
Chrome
Fritz Hansen Furniture poster for Arne Jacobsen models butterfly chair Danish
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
In 1945, he returned to Denmark, and resumed his architectural pursuits, which included The Number Seven Chair and The Ant, launching his reputation as a world-renowned furniture des...
Paper
Arne Jacobsen 'City Hall' Table Clock, Black, Ø 4.3 in
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
Arne Jacobsen 'LK' Table Clock in White Plastic, Scandinavian Design
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
Arne Jacobsen 'Bankers' Table Clock, White, Ø 4.3 in
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
Arne Jacobsen 'Roman' Table Clock, White, Ø 4.3 in
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
Arne Jacobsen 'Station' Table Clock, Red, Ø 4.3 in
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
Arne Jacobsen 'Station' Table Clock, Green, Ø 4.3 in
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
Arne Jacobsen 'Station' Table Clock, White, Ø 4.3 in
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Its graphic look and metal base – clearly referencing his own Ant and No. 7 chairs – make the clock an ideal gift for the design enthusiast.
Plastic
1960s Set of Six Th. Harlev Teak Armchairs in Black Leather Excellent Condition
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev
Located in Knebel, DK
Such as the Series 7™ chair and the Ant™ chair designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Leather, Teak
Th. Harlev Teak Armchair Reupholstered in Black Leather. Excellent Condition
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Knebel, DK
Such as the Series 7™ chair and the Ant™ chair designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Teak, Leather
1960´s Fully restored Danish Footstool in Teak Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Such as the Series 7™ chair and the Ant™ chair designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Leather, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown 3-Seater Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for F.H.
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
He started working together in 1934, but his breakthrough came when he created the Ant laminated chair in 1952. The next projects: Series 7 (1955), Swan (1958) and Egg (1958), which ...
Textile, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Exhibition poster in Copenhagen 1991 vintage Danish Design
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
In 1945, he returned to Denmark, and resumed his architectural pursuits, which included The Number Seven Chair and The Ant, launching his reputation as a world-renowned furniture des...
Paper
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table, ‘45’ chair and Chieftain chair , and Arne Jac...
Paper
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.