Carl Gustaf Hiort
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Lacquer
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Ash
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century Finnish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Finnish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Birch, Teak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Birch, Teak
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Paint
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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Carl Gustaf Hiort For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Carl Gustaf Hiort?
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.