Carina Bengs for IKEA Fridene Swedish Bentwood Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By IKEA
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Carina Bengs for IKEA Fridene Swedish Bentwood Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 28.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair cle...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs, Sweden
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Very elegant club chair “Fridene” designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea. This 360 degree swivel chair has a frame in bent beech wood.
Cotton, Bentwood
Vintage Fridene Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs for IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vintage Fridene swivel armchair by Carina Bengs for IKEA. Bent birch wood and luxe fuzzy wool blend.
Wool, Wood, Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Fridene Swivel Armchairs in shearling lambswool by Carina Bengs for IKEA
By IKEA
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fridene swivel chairs, Carina Bengs, Ikea, 2004 Stunning set of Fridene swivel armchairs.
Lambskin, Bentwood
Fridene Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs for IKEA, 2000s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Fridene swivel armchair, designed by Carina Bengs for IKEA in the early 2000s, features a sculptural bentwood frame paired with generously upholstered seat and back cushions.
Bentwood, Plywood
Fridene swivel chairs by Carina Bengs for IKEA Sweden. Signed.
By IKEA
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Still 100% original. Signed. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Produced for only one year before being discontinued, this rare design has become a sought-after collectors ...
Fabric
Sold
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Swedish Modern Swivel Armchair in Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
A cute 360 degree swivel armchair, reupholstered in grey vegan lambswool, frame and legs made of bent beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Model “Fidene”, out of pro...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech, Wool
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Swivel Armchair in Beech & Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely cosy 360 degree swivel armchair, reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, frame and legs made of bented beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Mo...
Beech, Lambskin
Sold
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Nice set of Fridene swivel chairs by Carina Bengs for IKEA Sweden. Signed.
By IKEA
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Still 100% original. Signed. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Produced for only one year before being discontinued, this rare design has become a sought-after collectors ...
Fabric
Vintage Ikea Swivel Chair
By IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
360 degree swivel armchair designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea, 2004. Great vintage condition.
Bouclé
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Fridene Swivel Armchairs in shearling lambswool by Carina Bengs for IKEA
By IKEA
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fridene swivel chairs, Carina Bengs, Ikea, 2004 Stunning set of Fridene swivel armchairs.
Lambskin, Bentwood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Modern Swivel Armchair in Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
Located in Odense, DK
A cute 360 degree swivel cocktail armchair, reupholstered in great Danish quality lambswool, frame and legs made of bent beech wood. Designed by Carina Bengs for IKEA in 2004. Model ...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Swivel Armchair in Beech & Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely cosy 360 degree swivel armchair, reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, frame and legs made of bented beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Mo...
Lambskin, Beech
Pair of Carina Bengs Fridene Chairs for IKEA
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of Fridene swivel lounge chairs designed by Carina Bengs for IKEA, featuring rounded barrel forms on swivel bases.
Upholstery, Birch
2004 'Fridene' Swivel Chair by Carina Bengs
By IKEA
Located in Houston, TX
'Fridene' swivel chair designed by Carina Bengs for IKEA, circa 2004. Produced only for one year before being discontinued, this rare design has become a sought-after collector's pie...
Upholstery, Beech
'Fridene' Beechwood Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs, 2004
By IKEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
360 degree swivel armchair designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea, 2004. Original bentwood and upholstery.
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs Model "Bristol", 1960s
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition. Produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhult, 1960s. Newly upholstered.
Fabric
$8,611 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in
Two Armchairs, Scandinavian design - In the manner of Finn Juhl - Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exceptional pair of armchairs showcases outstanding craftsmanship and a refined Scandinavian aesthetic. Every detail reflects the skill of an accomplished cabinetmaker, from the...
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage Ikea Bjarred armchairs, 2001
By IKEA
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of bentwood plywood armchairs with leather cushions designed by Johan Huldt for Ikea model 'Bjärred'. Beautiful curvy and timeless design. Designed in 2001. Sweden. Dimensio...
Leather
$9,185 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Pair of "Cadett" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "Cadett" designed by Eric Merthen, produced by Ire Möbel AB in, Sweden, 1960s. Very good vintage condition.
Leather, Fabric
$5,166 / set
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 36.23 in
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs Model "Bristol", 1960s
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition. Produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhult, 1960s.
Fabric
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kof...
Leather, Teak
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
$4,822 / set
H 35.04 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Zanuso
Fabric
$6,889 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Pair of "Cadett" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "Cadett" designed by Eric Merthen, produced by Ire Möbel AB in, Sweden, 1960s. Very good vintage condition.
Leather
$8,400Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 30.24 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Hardwood, Leather
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and furniture designer Hans Wegner in 1949. The patinated Danish oak frames have been careful...
Velvet, Oak
$26,000 / set
H 38.58 in W 29.13 in D 31.49 in
Mid 20th Century Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Easy Chairs. Features a contoured, high-backed profile that widens into a flared headrest and integrates continuous, sloping armrests. Th...
Wood
$5,166 / set
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 36.23 in
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Bouclé, Beech
$1,839Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Knoll Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs for sale. The frames are solid mahogany in a walnut finish, and they have been reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The fabric we ...
Textile, Mahogany
Eric Merthen, Oak Cadett Easy Chairs, Sweeden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair of midcentury chairs were designed by Eric Merthen, "Cadett" style/Model 925 and produced by Ire Mobler in Skillingaryd. Sweden around 1960. Upholtered in its original orange ...
Oak
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.