$15,400 / item
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 33.27 in
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy mohair fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and
Fabric, Beech
Berga Mobler Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchair, Pierre Frey Teddy mohair fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy
Fabric, Beech
$12,000
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 36.23 in
Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, highback armchair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original
Wood
$15,500 / set
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Berga" Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Utrecht, NL
These "Berga" chairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet reflect the refined elegance and
Wood
$8,877 / set
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge or Deck Chairs from HI-gruppen, Sweden, 1960s
By Berga Mobler, H.I. Gruppen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of lounge or deck chairs by Hans Johansson for HI-gruppen, made from teak in a boxy form
Teak
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Solid Pine 'Berga' Chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare pair of solid pine 'Berga' chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Shown in
Pine
Sold
H 33.08 in W 34.26 in D 25.2 in
1938, Set of Two Pine 'Berga' Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By David Rosén, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Two very robust pine wooden chairs. These chairs are designed by Axel Einar Hjorth & David Rosén
Pine
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Club Chairs by Berga Mobler Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
by Berga Møbler. The chairs have been newly upholstered.
Faux Fur
Sold
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Club Chairs by Berga Mobler Sweden, no 2
By Berga Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
by Berga Møbler. The chairs have been newly upholstered.
Faux Fur
Berga Mobler Reupholstered Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, pair of armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s. This bold and curvy
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair in the style of Berga Mobler
By Berga Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's chair from Berga Mobler but it is of newer construction and probably made around 1980's. The
Leather, Beech
Pair of Pine Berga Lounge Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Sturdy pair of chalet style pine lounge chairs with a handsome silhouette and stance. Designed by
Pine
Sold
H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Björn Hulten for Berga Form Lounge Chair in Teak and Off-White Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Björn Hulten for Berga Form, lounge chair, model 'H55', teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s. Modest
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in L 33.08 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Club Chairs by Berga Mobler Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Munster, DE
by Berga Møbler. The chairs have been newly upholstered.
Faux Fur
$5,800 / item
H 8 in W 52 in D 16 in
CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The CALYX ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Calyx" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1951. This fixtures works e...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$4,119 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Sheepskin, Oak
$17,151 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, highboard or cabinet, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand. The d...
Oak
$1,207 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$2,150 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. Perfectly suited for entryways, hallways, or restr...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$821Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$483
H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box
By United Artists
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection lidded box distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic box is of large oval form with a fitted slightly domed cov...
Ceramic
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.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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