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Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern Danish sofa designed by Hans Wegner. A streamlined form without arms and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa
Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa
$2,720 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28 in W 76.5 in D 29 in
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
$21,000
H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish armless bench designed by Hans Wegner. Model JH555, crafted of a solid teak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Teak

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Birch

1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen #957 Armless Side Chair in Teak w/ Leather
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a #957 Armless Side Chair, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen in 1955
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Leather

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather. This low
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Teak Danish Modern armless dining chairs. - signed " Made in Denmark "
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs
$2,400 / set
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bracketed Back Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and sleek Danish modern sofa. Armless sofa creates numerous possibilities. Teak legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak, Upholstery

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bracketed Back Sofa
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bracketed Back Sofa
$1,599 Sale Price
50% Off
H 34 in W 84 in D 32 in
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for J.L.Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Jorgen Moller
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern armless dining chairs, designed by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J. L
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Teak

Recent Sales

Pair of Lowrider Danish Armless Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Danish lowrider armless lounge chairs, constructed with beautiful thick teak wood, cushions
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20th Century Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Low Slung Armless Danish Modern Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four low-slung armless Danish modern side chairs in natural stained solid wood, featuring
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Mid-Century Danish Armless Daybed Sofa in Boucle Fabric
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-century sofa daybed featuring a wooden frame and white boucle upholstery. In very good vintage condition. Clean example of Mid-Century Modern design that is simple and neat in ap...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bouclé, Oak

Ten Teak Wood Dining Chairs, Stamped Made in Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Ten vintage, Danish armless dining chairs in teak and original black vinyl. Seat height: 17.375"
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

1950s Atomic design Danish Modern armless rare low lounge chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare one of a kind,petite lounge low chair , I belive its American made with walnut base frame and light walnut accent top, circa 1950s all in original lime green fabric , goo...
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Corner Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Poul Jensen for Selig Armless Loveseat
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Westport, CT
A rare Poul Jensen for Selig armless loveseat or settee, manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Armless Love Seat Sofa for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern love seat designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs 2 Armed, 4 Armless
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice set of solid teak dining chairs, 2 armed measuring 21.75 wide and 4 armless chairs
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs /Set of 6 armless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six solid teak and rush seat dining chairs. Original finish and rushing.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Sycamore, Rush, Teak

6 Rosewood Lis Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with arms, Four armless
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Kansas City, MO
armless chairs. Excellent examples of this Danish modern design. Rare set of 6, all rosewood. Armchair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Six Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with Arms, Four Armless
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 Mid-Century Danish Modern dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood designed by Niels Kofoed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Modus Armless Leather and Wood Chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadse
By Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Long Island City, NY
These Modus armless leather and wood chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadsen (armless
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood, Down

Rare Hans Wegner Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Steel Legs in Light Grey Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Rare and gorgeous Hans Wegner armless three-seat sofa with tubular steel legs and upholstered in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Danish Teak Slipper Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in San Jose, CA
Denmark. Features an armless modern design with a sculpted teak frame. This set has been reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

SIX Arne Vodder Teak & Cane Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
captain's chair and five armless sides. Classic Danish Modern design, all in excellent condition. Price
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Danish Armless Settee
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, Midcentury Danish armless settee with birch legs and button tufting. Upholstered in an
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric

Danish Armless Settee
Danish Armless Settee
H 34.5 in W 62 in D 32 in
Pair of Danish Armless Chiars
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, Mid-Century Danish armless chairs with birch legs and button tufting. Upholstered in an
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Pair of Danish Armless Chiars
Pair of Danish Armless Chiars
H 34.5 in W 62 in D 32 in
Danish Armless Easy Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armless easy chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by unknown designer. Fully restored and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning armless sofa in the Danish style or George Nelson. Wood frame in black lacquer
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Philip Arctander Armless Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arnold Madsen armless clam chair A scoop style lounge chair by Arnold Madsen completely restored in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech

Brilliant Yellow Kevi Armless Fully Adjustable Desk Chair
By Kevi
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Brilliant yellow Kevi armless fully adjustable desk chair, original label, adjustable seat height
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair Walnut base Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Walnut base Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Kofod Larsen, Imported by Selig Co. 28
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
By Torben Lind
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of armless lounge chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France and Sons. New
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Midcentury Danish Armless Settee Upholstered in Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Danish armless settee with six legs, cushions newly upholstered in blue striped fabric
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Vintage 1950s Settees

1960s Danish Oak and Mohair Velvet Armless Slipper Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Stunning 1960's Danish armless slipper chair. Thoughtfully reupholstered with supple green mohair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Velvet, Hardwood

Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless
Located in Crockett, CA
Danish teak armless lounge chair. Dark blue nubby upholstery. Very comfortable with small padded
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless
Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Armless Danish Slipper Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Newly upholstered petite chairs.
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20th Century Danish Chairs

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Fruitwood

Vintage Jens Risom Danish Modern Armless Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Long Beach, CA
Vintage Jens Risom Danish modern armless sofa. Upholstery shows nicely but foam is crunchy. Sold in
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Jens Risom Danish Modern Armless Loveseat Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Long Beach, CA
Vintage Jens Risom Danish modern armless loveseat sofa. Very nice original condition. Matching
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Vintage 1960s American Loveseats

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Teak Armless Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in Crockett, CA
Comfortable armless lounge chair with ottoman both have Moreddi ( MM ) inscribed into the wood
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Lb Kofod Larsen Armless Love Seat for Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armless loveseat is stamped made in Denmark and is sturdy and sound. Wooden frame was refinished by
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Hans Wegner GE375 Oak Armless Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Hans Wegner pair of oak chairs and new linen upholstery. Sold as a pair.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of eight Danish modern chairs with pivoting backs and teak frames designed by Arne Vodder. Tilt
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Set of Six Danish Mid Century Dining Chairs with Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Danish Mid Century armless dining chairs with original black leather seat.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Pair of Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs in Primary Blue Wool
Located in Denver, CO
Excellent pair of armless Danish lounge chairs constructed of beautifully contoured chrome steel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Pair of Fluid Chrome Lounge Chairs in Copenhagen Blue Wool
Located in Denver, CO
Excellent pair of armless Danish lounge chairs constructed of beautifully contoured tubular chrome
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
danish modern armless chairs, perfect for any modern dining table
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20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs
H 18 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
1960s Ole Wanscher Dining Room Set "Rungstedlund" Table & Ten Chairs Mahogany
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
original condition. Overall ten chairs, two carvers and eight armless chairs. Beautiful Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Leather, Mahogany

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Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
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Danish Armless For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish armless for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every Danish armless was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish armless — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Danish armless, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Danish armless that is appealing in its simplicity, but Selig, Hans J. Wegner and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Armless?

Prices for a Danish armless can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.

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.