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Rare Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Rastad & Relling Mod. Bambi, Norway
By Finn Juhl, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful rare pair of lounge chairs model 56/2 ‘Bambi’ designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
4 Mid-Century Oak Armrest Dining Chairs # 56 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
dining chairs model 56 with armrests, a Scandinavian design icon. The model 56 was one of Niels Moller's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs No.56 & 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
features 2 very rare chairs model 56 with armrests and 4 chairs model 75. The model 56 was one of Niels
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Birch
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Elizabeth Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model U-56
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
exquisitely crafted Model U-56 chairs were designed in 1956 and later nicknamed the Elizabeth chair after
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Model 75 & Model 56 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
A wonderful set comprising of four model 75 and 2 model 56 dining chairs by Danish designer Niels
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern lounge chair "model no. 58" in patinated oak made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the late
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in
Armchair, Model '109', by Finn Juhl, 1946/56
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Berlin, DE
This armchair was designed in 1946 by Finn Juhl and manufactured in a slight version in 1956 by Bovirke/Niels Vodder.
It is made of solid teak wood, original ocher colored synthetic ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Synthetic
Danish Santos Rosewood Model 56 Armchair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good example of this high quality lounge chair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, in finely
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
Danish Modern Armchair Model 56 by Niels Møller in Oak and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 56 oak dining chair / desk chair with sculpted arm rests designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Customizable 218 Chair Bentwood Chair by Gebrüder T, 1819
Located in New York, NY
no. 14 and no. 56, chair no. 18 was one of the bestselling models of the Gebrüder T 1819 production
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
catalogues in a slightly modified versions as model number 105.
This chair was developed from model number
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of modernist chairs with a retro / space age feel. This model is called the Caprice
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Thonet Gebruder GmbH model n.56; the entire structure, with its characteristic sinuous lines, is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Beech
Two 1970s tubular steel upholstered chairs by Hanno von Gustedt for Thonet
By Thonet, Hanno von Gustedt
Located in München, DE
Two original 1970s tubular steel upholstered chairs by Hanno von Gustedt for Thonet model S30
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Regency Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
most comfortable model of chair from its era. The padded, wrap-around backrests provide useful support
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Danish "CH33" Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic pair of Danish CH33 chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. They are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Model Nr 106 designed in 1967, Italy, Castelli edition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Model Nr 106 designed in 1967, Italy, Castelli edition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
A set of chairs by Kai Kristiansen from the 1960s, Denmark, model 31
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of 4 iconic teak chairs model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Blonde Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of two Cesca chairs model B32.
Tubular steel chromed structure, beechwood and Viennese natural
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 22.05 in
Postmodern Vintage Rattan Six Dining Chairs by Borek Sipek Czech Republic 1988
By B. Sipek
Located in Vienna, AT
chairs model Helena.
These high-quality dining chairs were made of wicker in natural color, red and blue
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 29.73 in
Set of Table and 8 Chairs by F. Lloyd Wright for Cassina, 1980s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, VI
71 cm
- "COONLEY 1" model chairs: 43 x 47 x 46 cm
- "BARREL" model chairs: 54 x 56 x 81 cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
several variations of the 'Senat' chair were produced with model designations 'A',' B', ''C' etc. This is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in
Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Valet Chair, model no. JH540, teak and oak, original edition produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 37.21 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Very Rare Cantilever Leather Chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi
By Herbert Ohl, Matteo Grassi
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare cantilever leather chairs by Herbert Ohl model Ballerina.
Manufactured by Matteo
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Modern Vintage Pair of Aluminum Chairs by Jorge Pensi, Spain 1986-1988 for Amat
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage pair of robust aluminum chairs by Jorge Pensi with the model name Toledo. Also the
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Set of Four Chairs in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa with Durmast Frame
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
the similarities with the Pigreco model.
These chairs are vintage, therefore they might show slight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Paulin - Concorde F780 Lounge Chairs with their table
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage pair of lounge chairs, model F780 called Concorde, with their original table by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Upholstered Finnish Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair. Similarly to those iconic models, the most notable feature of this
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Ib Kofod-Larsen U-56 Elizabeth Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Incredibly rare and exquisitely crafted Model U-56 Elizabeth chair designed in 1956 by Ib Kofod
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Customizable Gubi Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair, Swivel Designed by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
NONNA rocking chair by PAUL TUTTLE for STRÄSSLE INT. (WK WOHNEN)- 1970'S
By WK Wohnen, Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Zandhoven, BE
'NONNA' ROCKING CHAIR BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INT. (WK WOHNEN)- 1970'S
Ultra comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 38.19 in
"Rialto" Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Rialto” easy chair is an exceptional model thanks to its amazing woven back. The design
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Vintage 1970s Model RH 302 Lounge Arm Chair by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ROBERT HAUSSMANN MODEL RH 302 CHROME AND UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE CHAIR
Designed in 1954-56, probably for
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Circa 1970s Robert Haussmann “Model RH 302” Chrome Lounge Arm Chair
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ROBERT HAUSSMANN MODEL RH 302 CHROME AND UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE CHAIR
Designed in 1954-56, probably for
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Sabbia Upholstery & Wood Legs by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Sabbia Upholstery & Wood Legs by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen chairs, model 42, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of 4 iconic teak chairs model 42 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio
By Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra, swivel chair, model AC1, designed by the Antonio Citterio
The swivel chair by the
Category
Late 20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
Set of 6 Danish 'Lis' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
Koefoed and made in Denmark by Koefoed Hornslet in the 1960’s. This model is called the ‘Lis’ chair.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of modernist chairs with a retro / space age feel. This model is called the Caprice
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A set of chairs by Kai Kristiansen from the 1960s, Denmark, model 31.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of 4 iconic teak chairs model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Shapland & Petter, Set Ten Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Matching Settee
By Shapland & Petter, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A quality suite of ten Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with a rare three seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Set of 6 velvet Mario Bellini 401 BREAK chairs for CASSINA - Italy 1970's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Zandhoven, BE
SET OF 6 MARIO BELLINI 401 BREAK CHAIRS FOR CASSINA - ITALY 1970'S
Set of 6 dining chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Oak and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare set of 8 dining chairs model 51
Produced by
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Set of Six Model Pk9 Dining Chairs Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six model PK9 dining chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen,
Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chair #64 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
arm chair designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L.Mollers in Denmark. The model 56 with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
4 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #56 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
. The model 56 with armrests was one of Niels Moller's earliest designs and remains one of his most
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Birch
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Solid Teak Six Danish Armchairs by Th. Harlev for Farstrup Møbler
Located in London, GB
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Danish teak armchairs / dining chairs by Th. Harlev for Farstrup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Chairs of Oak and Teak Model CH33, Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A set of four dining room chairs model no. CH-33 designed by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #56 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
model 56 with armrests was one of Niels Moller's earliest designs and remains one of his most popular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Mauser Seat 150 leather office chair by Herbert Hirche
By Mauser Werke, Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Seat 150 office chair in a black/black color combination. The soft, black, quilted leather is in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
N. O. Møller Set of Armchairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
N. O. Møller set of armchairs with frame of solid oiled teak.
Seat with weaved wool.
Model 56
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
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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.
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