Antique Scandinavian Seating
Antique 1890s Stools
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Danish Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Uzbek Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room...
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Teak
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Paint, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Country Benches
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk ...
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Armchairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Organic Modern Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Romantic Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Pine
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Pine
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1810s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Zebra Hide
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
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Antique Scandinavian Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Scandinavian Seating?
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.
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