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Arthur Espenet Carpenter Sedua Wishbone Chair
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Espenet Carpenter sedua wishbone chair in walnut with leather straps, circa 1972 stamped
Category
1970s American Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone Chair, Walnut Frame with vellum sling seat.
Carved signature and
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his Wishbone chair. The floating back rest flows to the arms and down the legs.
Please confirm
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, "Wishbone” Chair circa 1970s, Stamped
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, California, USA, circa early 1970s "Wishbone" chair of African Hyedua and
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of four CH24 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Wishbone chairs. Denmark 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Torino, IT
Set of four CH24 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Wishbone chairs. Denmark 1960
Category
1960s Danish Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set Of Four Grey Wishbone Chairs of Model CH24 designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner Model CH 24 from Carl Hansen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a used CH24 Wishbone chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Wishbone Chair Model CH24 By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Twelve Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of twelve wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20 deep x 30
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs Model Ch24 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Wishbone Chair / Y-Chair Modell CH24 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
The Wishbone Chair, or Y-Chair, Model CH24 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, is a timeless
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Paint
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 20.67 in
Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
We have restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Cord, Papercord, Oak
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
We have restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cord, Papercord
Pair of Carl Hansen Wishbone Chairs and One Ottoman Off-White Frames
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Wishbone Chair was Carl Hansen's most celebrated design. Originally designed by Hans Wegner, it
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wishbone Chairs set of 6 in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner "CH-24" Wishbone chairs from the Carl Hansen & Sons production in the
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair Beech Green w/ Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted spring green with a
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak, Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of 4 armchairs of oak. ^^^^^^PRICED PER CHAIR
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak / Papercord Black
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with an oak frame painted black with a natural paper cord
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
CH24
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Oak
2023 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Dark Purple w/ Papercord 3x Avail
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is three CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs made with a solid beech frame painted dark purple and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2023 Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Lavendar
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH24 Wishbone dining chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. These
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Cord, Paper, Beech, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2021 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner in Soft Yellow / Hollyhock
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech wood frame, painted Hollyhock yellow
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak Papercord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in bari, IT
Nordic style chairs by Hans Wegner for Frans & Sons
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Hans Wegner WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10
By Carl Hansen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007); Carl Hansen (Denmark)
Marking(s); notes: Carl Hansen label (some), marking(s)
Materials: ebonized hardwood (possibly b...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A colorful and unique chair styled after Hans Wegner's iconic Wishbone design. This chair is full
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Four Raphael "Wishbone" Chairs in Leather & Stainless Steel, France 1950s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Raphael dining or side chairs on stainless steel bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Black Wood wishbone Woven Natural Papercord CH24 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a single black finished ash Hans Wegner Y chair (wishbone chair) that features amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Rare Pair of Wishbone Chairs by Arthur Espenet Carpenter
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of wishbone armchairs studio made by Arthur Espenet Carpenter (1920-2006), Bolinas, CA
Category
1980s American Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs In Navy Blue By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 Y-chairs, model CH24, Designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. The
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Hans Wegner CH24 Vintage Oak Wishbone Y Chair for Carl Hansen Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Hans J. Wegner Iconic Wishbone Chair.
Model CH24 in oiled oak and papercord.
Vintage version from
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of 6 Early Wishbone Chairs in Oak By Carl Hansen and So
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition considering the age with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
- Stamped by producer
- height of seat 43 cm
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
produced ones. This iconic model created in 1950 by Hans Wegner is also known as the "Wishbone chair" and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
known as the "Wishbone chair" has been recognized by many professionals as the perfect chair. The price
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" is in oak and Danish rope, designed in 1950 and those
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set di 6 sedie 'CH24 Wishbone' design di Hans J. Wegner, black structure
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six CH24 "Wishbone" chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced in Denmark in
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hardwoods in a classic Scandinavian modern style, reminiscent of Hans Wegner's iconic "Wishbone" chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
4 Danish chairs, in black lacquered wood and leather, model CH 24 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
"Wishbone Chair," is Hans Wegner's best-known creation. The Wishbone Chair takes its name from the "Y" in
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Mahogany
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Mahogany
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Whishbone Chair in Beech Lime Green
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted lime green with a white
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Henning Kjærnulf Model 255 Dining Chair for Bruno Hansen
By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chair from Henning Kjaernulf, produced by Bruno Hansen. Constructed in teak and oak, with a
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Oak
Set of Four Hans Wegner for PP Møbler PP 209 Chairs in Oiled Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
leaning more forward in comparison to the Wishbone chair, making it a comfortable dinning chair for a long
Category
1990s Danish Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Copenhagen during their golden period of collaboration that also produced the China chair, Wishbone chair and
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
2023 Set of Three Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Dining Arm Chairs
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three CH24 Wishbone dining chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949
Category
2010s Danish Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
during their golden period of collaboration that also produced the China chair, Wishbone chair and Round
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Set of eight original French ebonized wood dining room chairs- Saint Etienne
By M.F.
Located in New York City, NY
dining chairs, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn
Category
20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 39 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn loft, French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 42.75 in W 18.75 in D 20.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Hans Wegner, Black Wood and Rope, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
thrones of Chinese emperors. The most famous chair in this series, the Wishbone Chair, was mass produced
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
chairs developed throughout the years to become the CH24 (Wishbone Chair); his most iconic chair
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Paul Salomonsen 'Y Chair' 1960s photograph Danish Design poster
Located in London, GB
features Hans J Wegner's famous 'Y chair', also known as the 'Wishbone chair'. Carl Hansen & Søn
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Wishbone Chairs
Materials
Lithograph
H 38.98 in W 24.02 in
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Used Wishbone Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used wishbone chairs available for sale. Each of these unique used wishbone chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and oak. Used wishbone chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern used wishbone chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used wishbone chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Carl Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Wishbone Chairs?
Prices for used wishbone chairs start at $322 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $2,801.
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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