$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
Please note that the depicted photographs of these chairs show the final result of what the item will look like after reupholstery.
Fabric, Beech
Berga Mobler Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Please note that the depicted photographs of this chair shows the final result of what the items will look like after reupholstery.
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 based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of a green s...
Fabric, Beech
$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 functional clarity that defined Scandinavian modernism.
Wood
$8,707 / 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 Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of lounge or deck chairs by Hans Johansson for HI-gruppen, made from teak in a boxy form. Original angles and sophisticated details, striking silhouettes.
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.
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 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Period 1938. Dimensions: H 84 cm, W 87 cm , ...
Pine
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Please note that a custom-made reupholstered chair has a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks.
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
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian Modern club/lounge chairs with organic features and a humorous twist by Berga Møbler.
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
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian Modern club/lounge chairs with organic features and a humorous twist by Berga Møbler.
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.
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair in the style of Berga Mobler
By Berga Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
We found this bold and curvy armchair in Denmark but are not sure of the maker and Designer as the chair is unmarked. The chair has a slight tilt backwards and a similar style and s...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Pine Berga Lounge Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By David Rosén, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Sturdy pair of chalet style pine lounge chairs with a handsome silhouette and stance. Designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1938.
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.
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
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian Modern club/lounge chairs with organic features and a humorous twist by Berga Møbler.
Faux Fur
$11,847 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
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, Linen, Velvet, Beech
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Nina Drink Table with Onyx Top by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina drink table with onyx top by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 30 cm, D 30 cm, H 62 cm. Materials: dark bronze base, translucent onyx top. Also available in different table to...
Onyx, Bronze
$5,430 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid-century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.2
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style Vintage series 2 ceiling hanging suspended mirror with a high quality handcrafted bronze patina brass full frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Sh...
Brass
$5,327 / item
H 39.77 in Dm 20.48 in
Tulip 520 Organic Minimal Belgian LInen & Brass Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Tulip 520 Pendant, handmade to order, is a 21sst century organic modern timeless design. Tulip 520 is inspired by nature with a modern geometric reference to both the Gothic and Art...
Copper, Brass
Unavailable|$12,202 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 41.74 in
Circular chandelier in textured Murano glass and brass
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Contemporary chandelier in hand-blown Murano glass, composed of textured segments forming an elegant circular structure. The polished brass frame highlights the clarity and depth of ...
Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
$342 / set
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Opala pink Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Cotton, Velvet
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$41,086
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
On Hold|$17,900 / set
H 26.75 in W 21.35 in D 29.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”
Iron
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Park Terrace in St. Cloud
Located in Sheffield, MA
Alfred Nathaniel Oppenheim German, 1873-1953 Park Terrace in St. Cloud Oil on board 12 ¾ by 16 ¼ in, w/ frame 19 by 22 ½ in Signed and dated 1908
Oil
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-structure...
Walnut
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.
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.