$6,500
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 32.49 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the
Fabric, Wood
$18,000 / set
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of 'Farmor' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden
Sheepskin, Wood
$6,500
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or
Fabric, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the
Fabric, Wood
$9,000
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s
Sheepskin, Wood
$9,233 / set
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Grey Lambswool, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic and timeless armchair, the "Farmor" (Grandmother) model, designed by Carl Malmsten in the
Lambskin, Leather, Pine
Sold
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Armchair / Loungechair with Ottoman - Carl Malmsten - "Farmor" - Sheepskin
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning armchair with ottoman of model "Farmor / Grandma", designed by Carl Malmsten at O.H
Sheepskin
Carl Malmsten Farmor Easy Chair by O.H Sjögren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Farmor designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden
Beech
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Mid Century Armchair in Sheepskin Produced in Sweden 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century armchair model "Farmor / Grandmother" by Carl Malmsten in beech and
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Carl Malmsten armchairs in sheepskin Sweden circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and confortable pair of Carl Malmsten « Farmor » newly upholstered in sheepskin
Sheepskin, Fruitwood
20th Century Farmor Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Farmor lounge chair in the style of Carl Malmsten from Sweden, circa 1960. Newly reupholstered in
Birch
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Lounge Chair Scandinavian Midcentury
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Wool
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Lounge Chair Scandinavian Midcentury
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Wool
Sold
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
20th Century Swedish Sjögren Pair of Farmor Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of two Farmor easy chairs designed by Carl Malmsten and
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
20th c. pair armchairs 'Farmor' in Dedar fabric by Carl Malmsten for O.H.Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very beautiful pair of armchairs designed by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten and
Fabric, Oak, Pine
Sold
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
20th Century Grey Swedish Sjögren Pair of Farmor Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of two Farmor easy chairs designed by Carl Malmsten and
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Farmor' lounge chair, in fabric and wood by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s. The
Upholstery, Wood
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' armchair for O.H. Sjogren Sweden 1957
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Paris, IDF
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden circa 1957 Good condition, upholstered
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
sheepskin. The iconic 'Farmor' (or 'Grandmother') armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1950s, is one
Sheepskin, Wood, Leather
Sold
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Midcentury
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Sheepskin Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Sheepskin, Birch
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972). Manufactured by
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair in honey sheepskin, model “Farmor”, designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Sold
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956, for Paul
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Carl Malmsten's much sought-after "Farmor" sofa is a 1930's modernist twist on the traditional
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Chairs, circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of "Farmor" armchairs designed, circa 1950 by Carl Malmsten (1888-1972), Malmsten was the most
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Chairs, circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of "Farmor" armchairs designed circa 1950 by Carl Malmsten (1888-1972), Malmsten was the most
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Modernist "Farmor" chairs by renowned designer Carl Malmsten, upholstered in creme
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Modernist "Farmor" chairs by renowned designer Karl Malmsten, upholstered in gold
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" lounge chair designed in 1956 and produced by O. H. Sjogren.
Fabric, Birch
$18,300 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two v...
Leather, Beech
$6,212
H 44 in W 90 in D 88 in
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$680
H 14.18 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Danish Modern, A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
Lambskin, Oak
$5,116 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$6,115 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$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 One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$1,379 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s. The inviting curv...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
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
$7,075
H 50.4 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet from the furniture factory AB Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad. It comes with stained oak burl veneered double doors, decorated with a beau...
Oak, Burl
$19,786
H 41.74 in W 91.74 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Early Period Sideboard for Votre Maison", 1955.
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Sideboard in Oak from the early period of French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1955. Here is an oak Credenza designed by French creator duo Rober...
Iron, Brass
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.
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