Gunnar Eklöf, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Mahogany, Finland, 1953
By Gunnar Eklöf
Located in High Point, NC
Model with its ergonomic properties developed in partnership with physician Bengt Åkerblom Moderate to heavy wear throughout wood frames.
Birch, Mahogany
Gunnar Eklöf, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Mahogany, Finland, 1953
By Gunnar Eklöf
Located in High Point, NC
Model with its ergonomic properties developed in partnership with physician Bengt Åkerblom Moderate to heavy wear throughout wood frames.
Birch, Mahogany
Set of Four Armchairs by Bengt Akerblom
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Cologne, DE
Four armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Bengt Akerblom, manufactured in Sweden by Akerblom.
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Chair by Bengt Akerblom and Gunnar Eklöf for Akerblom Stolen Sweden, Set of Two
By Gunnar Eklöf, Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: Akerblom Designer: Bengt Akerblom en Gunnar Eklöf Manufacturer: Akerblom Stolen, Sweden Design year: 1955 In good condition.
Birch
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Akerblom Dining Room Chairs by Bengt Aker Blom and Gunnar Eklöf
By Gunnar Eklöf, Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful set of four Scandinavian pinchairs Designed by Bengt Akerblom and Gunnar Eklöf. The chairs feature a beech base and remain in good condition with wear consistent with age a...
Beech
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Mahogeny Plywood 805/3B Åkerbloms Chairs by Gunnar Eklöf for Bodafors, 1950s
By Bodafors, Gunnar Eklöf
Located in Warsaw, PL
This model 804/3B is so-called "Åkerbloms chairs". At the middle of the 20th century, doctor Bengt Åkerblom, through his thesis 'Standing and Sitting Posture', became an authority in...
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood
Dining Chairs by Bengt Akerblom and Gunna Eklör, Sweden 1950s
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Ranst, VAN
Rare set of six vintage chairs by Bengt Akerblom and Gunna Eklör, Sweden 1950s. The chairs are in very good condition.
Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 21.46 in
Six Swedish Black Wood Dining Chairs by Bengt Akerblom and G. Eklöf, Sweden
By Gunnar Eklöf, Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six Swedish dining chairs designed by Bengt Akerblom and Gunnar Eklöf. Produced by Akerblom.
Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Design Dining Chair Akerblom Sweden 1950s Set of 4
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Mid Century Scandinavian design dining chairs from Sweden. Bengt Akerblom for Akerblom chairs 1950s. The seat and back are shaped for a good sitting position.
Birch
Sold
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Vintage Scandinavian Plywood 805/3b Åkerbloms Chairs from Bodafors
By Bodafors, Gunnar Eklöf
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This model 804/3B is so-called "Åkerbloms chairs". At the middle of the 20th century, doctor Bengt Åkerblom, through his thesis 'Standing and Sitting Posture', became an authority in...
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
Five 1950s Swedish Bentwood Beech Armchairs by Bengt Akerblom for Akerblom
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in London, England
Five 1950s Swedish bentwood Beech armchairs by Bengt Akerblom for Akerblom. The armchairs are incredibly well made with a feature bentwood backrest, turned arms, flared legs and a ve...
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Extendable Table by Bengt Akerblom and Gunnar Eklöf for Akerblom Stolen, Sweden
By Gunnar Eklöf, Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: Akerblom Designer: Bengt Akerblom en Gunnar Eklöf Manufacturer: Akerblom Stolen, Sweden Design year: 1955 In good condition Birch wood.
Birch
Sold
H 38.19 in W 21.86 in D 28.35 in
1950s Lounge Chair Bengt Akerblom Sweden, Birch Wood & New De Ploeg Upholstery
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Lounge chair by Swedish manufacturer Akerblom. Solid Birch legs and arms with steel frame New upholstered in a De Ploeg striped mustard green and yellow upholstery.
Steel
Rare Akerblom Easy Chair, Sweden, 1950
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Wilnis, UT
Rare easy chair by Bengt Akerblom, manufactured by Akerblom in Sweden, circa 1950.
Fabric, Wood
Akerblom Scissor Easy Chair, Sweden, 1950
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare easychair designed by the director of the furniture company Akerblom and manufactured by Akerblom in the Sweden, circa 1950. This is a very early piece in incredible con...
Fabric, Wood
$6,495 / set
H 31.25 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of Eight Karl Erik Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson Caned Teak Dining Chairs
By Peter Hvidt, J.O. Carlsson, Lawrence Peabody, Karl-Erik Ekselius, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional set of eight dining chairs designed by Karl Erik Ekselius and produced by J.O. Carlsson of Vetlanda, Sweden. Complete sets of this scale are rarely found intact, parti...
Cane, Walnut, Faux Leather
$7,943
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Iconic Scandinavian Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1956
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
An absolutely stunning set of six Danish vintage Teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. Handcrafted by cabinetmaker Villy Schou Andersen in Denmark, original edition of 6 dining cha...
Wool, Teak
$16,524 / set
H 30.12 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Modern "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with natural leather seats. Great woodgrain that follows the lines of the seamlessly sculpted backrests.
Leather, Teak
$15,595 / set
H 31.75 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Niels Moller Models 55 and 71 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Models 55 and 71 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair cle...
Upholstery, Teak
$5,044 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder model 430 dining chairs rosewood Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of six dining chairs, model 430, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, these chairs are exemplary of Vodder’s refine...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,855 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Leather, Rosewood
$48,000 / set
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Restored Hans Wegner CH 31 Teak Dining Chairs, Danish Mid Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A museum quality set of twelve CH 31 dining chairs in teak by Hans Wegner, made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son c. 1950s. The CH 31 is defined by seamless integration of wood and we...
Rattan, Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very elegant set of 6 'model 422' dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast mobler, Denmark 1960. These dining chairs have a high spine back which is very nice...
Upholstery, Teak
$48,000 / set
H 30.75 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Birch, Rare Birka Chairs, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stamford, CT
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Birch, Rare "Birka" Chairs, Sweden, 1930s A rare and complete set of six “Birka” dining or side chairs designed by...
Fabric, Birch
$5,450 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
$6,100
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Niels Otto Møller no. 83 Teak Dining Chairs (Set of 6
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Emeryville, CA
J.L. Møller, founded by designer Niels Otto Møller in 1944, is renowned for exceptional Danish craftsmanship, timeless design, and meticulous hand-finishing. The brand’s dining chair...
Wool, Teak
$5,160 / set
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs Set of Six, Smoked Oak, 1961
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs, model J67 by designer Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, made in smoked oak. The chair was designed in 1957, this set was produced in the early 196...
Oak
$19,133 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered by Niels O. Møller, 1951
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Hairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Savak Wool Fabric by Niels O. Møller, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Savak wool fabric S...
Rosewood, Fabric
$9,800 / set
H 32 in W 19.375 in D 17.75 in
Danish Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Pine, Rush, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 pine and rush dining room chairs likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s. Wooden frame presents with areas of wear consistent with age and use. Loss of veneer a...
Rush, Wood, Pine
$13,500 / set
H 28 in W 22 in D 18 in
Hans J. Wegner, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six dark-stained oak, teak and off-white fabric dining room or side chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen, Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (in...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$12,000
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Niels Otto Møller 78 & 62 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Niels Otto Møller, a distinguished Danish furniture designer and founder of J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, left an indelible mark on mid-century modern design. Renowned for his beautifull...
Teak
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.
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