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Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, Afromosia Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960. A pair of Afromosia African teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Four Rattan & Black Enameled Steel Chairs by Lucien Carrier - France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
candidates for side chairs. Some repairs have been made on the rattan links. Please see pictures
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"
By Plan Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair reupholstered in white
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Studio Craft Organic-Form Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Studio craft organic form rocking chair executed in pine. Exposed knots found throughout. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
), 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) & 'Samso' lounge chairs. His 'Samso' chair was heavily influenced by the bio
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Mid 20th Century Hollywood Regency Fringe Club Chairs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful lines in these fabulous chairs. Unique angular lines especially on the arms and back
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

"Sesann" Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Berkeley, CA
This fantastic "Sesann" lounge chair by Gianfranco Frattini originally graced the lobby of Edward
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modernist 'Grazia' Walnut Lounge Chairs by Raffaella Crespi
By Elam, Raffaella Crespi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clean lines of the understated form makes these chairs good candidates for reupholstery. OAM is pleased
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
'Salen' (Seal), 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) & 'Samso' lounge chairs. His 'Samso' chair was heavily
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Ocean Liner Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable pair of Hollywood Regency Era Lounge Chairs, reportedly from the 1940’s-1950’s
Category

Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Danish Channel-Back Club Chairs, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Famous for their iconic canon of "easy" chairs, the Danish are renowned for their attention to
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
City. These large-scale armchairs were designed for the lobby. Each chair features curved front legs in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair in the Manner of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Inspired by Fritz Hansen's iconic 1669 series, this fabulous lounge chair features bold organic
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wood

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
are perfect candidates for your magnificent new upholstery which we can assist you with. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brown Felt Upholstery Attributed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts style and comfort this exquisite chair and ottoman set, attributed to the iconic Harvey
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt

Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman w/ Rare Rosewood Base, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Art Deco Oak Lounge Chairs Attributed to Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this rare and exquisite pair of Art Deco open-arm lounge chairs, attributed
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

1975 Tage Poulsen TP63 Lounge Chair by CI Designs in Oak with Green Upholstery
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
/is or would be a nice candidate for new upholstery otherwise. The chair measures 24.25 inches tall
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 2 Mid Century Modern Parsons Club Chairs Manner of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra stylish and grand in scope this set of chic Parsons club chairs, in the manner of Milo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair in the Manner of Poul Volther, c. 1970's
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as it is aesthetically pleasing this gorgeous lounge chair, in 100% original vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two '2' Low Profile Barrel Chairs After Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This set of arm chairs, after Edward Wormley for Dunbar, is as stylish as they
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

(8) Henning Kjaernulf-Style Danish Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
sculpted edges and shapes. The set consists of eight chairs made of solid oak with a beautiful grain and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940. Good quality set of of swedish made
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

(6) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
sculpted edges and shapes. The set consists of six chairs made of solid oak with a beautiful grain and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

(6) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
sculpted edges and shapes. The set consists of eight chairs made of solid oak with a beautiful grain and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
construction and craftsmanship makes these chairs a great candidate for everyday use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Set of 12 napoli dining chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine set of 12 dining chairs designed by David Rosen in 1953. Likely to comprise of 2 sets of 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Very Rare T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Side Chairs Wood & Nickel & Upholstery
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings in the 1960s, these chairs were part of a long-running
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Set of 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by D-SCAN, Original Fabric, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of vintage D-SCAN dining chairs that have been left in 100% original condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
By Lehigh Furniture Company, Ward Bennett
Located in Hudson, NY
Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
candidates. If the buyer is hoping to reupholster the chairs, these will do, however, the original material
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980's Otto Zapf for Knoll High Back Office Desk Chair w/ Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
listed for sale is an Otto Zapf rolling desk chair with high back, produced by Knoll International
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
presentable, this chair is ready for immediate use in a high end luxury interior. Ideal candidate for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

EXQUISITE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1870 WILLIAM MORRIS WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These chairs are
Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

Set of Four 1960s Parker Carvers
Located in LYON, FR
as is or would make great candidates for reupholstering.
Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four 1960s Parker Carvers
Set of Four 1960s Parker Carvers
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair Ottoman by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
the perfect candidate to be redone to match your chair. 15.75"h X 30"w X 18"d
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French 19th century carved oak armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and fading, ideally a candidate for being covered in something more fitting for the quality of these
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Late 19th century 7 piece burr birch living room suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
single dining chairs.  Stunning golden colour burr birch veneers. Upholstered in later fabric. Set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Birch

Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
making this an ideal candidate for re-covering. Very comfortable chair and well designed, imagine re
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Pair of Farstrup "Casa" Danish Mid Century Armchairs
By Farstrup
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern "Casa" Easy chairs by Farstrup. Crafted in solid dark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of early 20th Century leather lounge armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
chairs still function well for that lived in look, or an ideal candidate for re-covering. Seat height
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
'Salen' (Seal), 'Kandidaten' (Candidate) & 'Samso' lounge chairs. His 'Samso' chair & sofa designs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ loveseat sofa or separated as club / lounge chairs, also can add additional pieces to this set to make it a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foldable bench is simply incredible. Use it as a bench, stool, chair, and then fold it up, stow it away or
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
, with the luxurious tapestry upholstery in very good condition, even on the back side of the chairs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Fruitwood

Daum Nancy Glass Vase With Gold Foil Inclusions, 1925-30
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
the Epstein cloud back chairs then this has to be a very strong candidate.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Industrial Rolling Cabinet End Table Pair
By Raymond Lowey
Located in Forney, TX
variety of different uses, including as a bedside nightstand, sofa end table, chair side table, bathroom
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Print of Pope Adrian VI by Houbraken '1727'
Located in Langweer, NL
Adrian VI, sitting in a chair. Pope Adrian VI (Latin: Hadrianus VI; Dutch: Adrianus/Adriaan VI), born
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Old Colonial Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Old colonial dining chairs Condition: Good. The frames are in nice original condition
Category

Vintage 1950s European British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Old Colonial Dining Chairs, Pair
Old Colonial Dining Chairs, Pair
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Fine Set of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Bacon. However, the most likely candidate family for commissioning these chairs were the Boscawens of
Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Verner Panton Chrome Wire "Peacock" Lounge Chair Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage "Peacock style" lounge chair. One-piece design, constructed of nickel-plated steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Olsen Antelope Chair for Viskadalens Mobler in Original Suede Leather
By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen
Located in Denver, CO
A 1960s Safari style lounge chair constructed of solid teak with sculptured leather sling type
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

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Candidate Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of candidate chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique candidate chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are all kinds of candidate chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Candidate chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Candidate Chairs?

Candidate chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,647, while the lowest priced sells for $2,552 and the highest can go for as much as $13,726.

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.