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Chieftain Chairs

Pair of Chieftain Chairs by House of Finn Juhl
Pair of Chieftain Chairs by House of Finn Juhl

Pair of Chieftain Chairs by House of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Experience the timeless elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship of the Pair of Chieftain Chairs by House of Finn Juhl. Designed by the renowned Finn Juhl, these chairs offer the perf...

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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair – A Masterpiece of Nature’s Elegance
Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair – A Masterpiece of Nature’s Elegance

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair – A Masterpiece of Nature’s Elegance

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature with the Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair, a luxurious handcrafted piece that merges nature’s beauty with timeless design.

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2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair by Dainte
Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair by Dainte

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair by Dainte

Located in Geneve, CH

Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair by Dainte Dimensions: D 50 x W 65 x H 64 cm.

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2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair + Ottoman in Black Spinneybeck Leather by Baker
Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair + Ottoman in Black Spinneybeck Leather by Baker

Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair + Ottoman in Black Spinneybeck Leather by Baker

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This 1998, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...

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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Walnut

Set of 7 Poul Kjaerholm model PK9 Dining Chairs  First Edition  E. Kold  1961
Set of 7 Poul Kjaerholm model PK9 Dining Chairs  First Edition  E. Kold  1961

Set of 7 Poul Kjaerholm model PK9 Dining Chairs First Edition E. Kold 1961

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in London, GB

An Architect, Not a Designer Most of Kjaerholm furniture were upholstered by Ivan Schlechter designer of the Chieftain chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s

The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

While Juhl referred to it modestly as the “Big Chair” the chair quickly earned the title “Chieftain” due to its commanding presence and noble proportions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Early 20th Century Wood and Leather Chieftain Armchair, Ethiopia
Early 20th Century Wood and Leather Chieftain Armchair, Ethiopia

Early 20th Century Wood and Leather Chieftain Armchair, Ethiopia

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th Century Chieftain's chair, hand-crafted in Ethiopia, circa 1930, possibly earlier.

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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Finn Juhl Egyptian Chairs for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949
Set of Six Finn Juhl Egyptian Chairs for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949

Set of Six Finn Juhl Egyptian Chairs for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949

Located in Chicago, IL

The Egyptian Chair was first exhibited at the 1949 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, where it was shown alongside Juhl’s celebrated Chieftain Chair.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair

Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair

By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl

Located in Highland, IN

The sculpted wood frame supports an upholstered seat and back accentuating the two elements and contrasting materials. Similar to his Chieftain chair, the back legs go all the way to...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Set of 10 Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Set of 10 Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather

Set of 10 Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The chair was displayed for the first time in 1949 in Copenhagen at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition alongside the acclaimed Chieftain chair.

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Culver City, CA

The only thing missing from this tableau is a chieftain chair, a good book and glass of wine.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair

Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Highland, IN

It shares qualities with many of his famous chairs including the Chieftain, the #45 chair, and the Delegate's chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Henry Kjærnulf Lounge Chairs in Oak, Nyrup Møbelfabrik 1970s
Pair of Henry Kjærnulf Lounge Chairs in Oak, Nyrup Møbelfabrik 1970s

Pair of Henry Kjærnulf Lounge Chairs in Oak, Nyrup Møbelfabrik 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Balen, BE

The chairs are designed with a bold silhouette, characterised by their high backrests and distinctive armrests that reflect the regal inspiration behind the chieftain-style chairs.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 63 Dining Chairs
Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 63 Dining Chairs

Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 63 Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This classic Finn Juhl design, c. 1952, is one of Juhl's most distinctive dining chairs. Reminiscent of his "Chieftain" and NV 45 chairs with many design elements carried forward in ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 63 dining chairs, set of 6
Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 63 dining chairs, set of 6

Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 63 dining chairs, set of 6

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Doylestown, PA

This classic Finn Juhl design, c. 1952, is one of Juhl's most distinctive dining chairs, featuring several characteristic structural elements shared by e.g. his "Chieftain" and NV 45...

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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond
Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond

Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond

Located in Stamford, CT

We undertook a full restoration to preserve its exceptional design, drawing inspiration from Finn Juhl’s floating elegance, seen in the "Chieftain Chair," and the lightweight aesthet...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Walnut

Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Similar to the Chieftain Chair and the 45 Chair, the 46 Chair represents the very best of modern Danish furniture design.

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 46 Armchair in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 46 Armchair in Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO 46 Armchair in Teak

Located in Dallas, TX

This classic Finn Juhl design, c. 1952, is one of Juhl's most distinctive dining chairs. Reminiscent of his "Chieftain" and NV 45 chairs with many design elements carried forward in ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl: Furniture Architecture Applied Art
Finn Juhl: Furniture Architecture Applied Art

Finn Juhl: Furniture Architecture Applied Art

By Finn Juhl

Located in New York, NY

Covers multiple aspects of Juhl’s oeuvre, from the iconic furniture designs for Niels Vodder (including the Chieftain Chair and the ‘45’ chair), Bovirke, France & Son, and Baker, to ...

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog

Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog

By Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner, Illums Bolighus

Located in New York, NY

Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table, ‘45’ chair and Chieftain chair , and Arne Jac...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

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chieftain chairs
chieftain chairs

chieftain chairs

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H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in

chieftain chairs

Located in St. Helena, CA

antique chieftain chairs from ethiopia, sold as a pair

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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Victoria, BC

The Chieftain Chair is as much a contemporary sculpture as it is a landmark design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Finn Juhl, Chieftain Chair by Soren Horn / Niels Roth Andersen
Rare Finn Juhl, Chieftain Chair by Soren Horn / Niels Roth Andersen

Rare Finn Juhl, Chieftain Chair by Soren Horn / Niels Roth Andersen

By Finn Juhl, Soren Horn, Niels Roth Andersen

Located in Camperdown, NSW

In 2012, the Chieftain Chair received the Danish Design Award, Classic.

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair for Neils Vodder
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair for Neils Vodder

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair for Neils Vodder

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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair for Neils Vodder

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Victoria, BC

Finn Juhl's Egyptian chair, like the Chieftain chair, represent his master work, designed and executed at the height of his career.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Modus Easy Chair by Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen, 1963, Danish Vintage Chair
Modus Easy Chair by Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen, 1963, Danish Vintage Chair

Modus Easy Chair by Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen, 1963, Danish Vintage Chair

By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Søren Willadsen

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

The unintrusive, yet captivating design and the deep oil-treated oak color gives this piece a timeless expression - reminiscent of Finn Juhl's Chieftain Chair. Condition: This Mo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Leather and Teak Bwana Model 152 Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1962
Danish Leather and Teak Bwana Model 152 Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1962

Danish Leather and Teak Bwana Model 152 Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1962

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen

Frame is in great condition and new high quality leather. The "Bwana" chair, designed in 1962 by Finn Juhl for France and Sons, was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chief...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl
Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl

Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl

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H 84 in W 169 in D 77 in

Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Camperdown, NSW

Juhl found great success in his partnership with craftsman Niels Vodder, and together they created a number of important works, such as the Pelican Chair and the Chieftain Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl FJ45 Lounge Chairs by Niels Vodder
Finn Juhl FJ45 Lounge Chairs by Niels Vodder

Finn Juhl FJ45 Lounge Chairs by Niels Vodder

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H 33 in W 27 in D 29 in

Finn Juhl FJ45 Lounge Chairs by Niels Vodder

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Albuquerque, NM

This was the same choice that Finn Juhl would make in 1949 with the armrests of the Chieftain chair. In speaking of the 45, Finn Juhl mentions that the disjunction between the bea...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke

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H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Camperdown, NSW

Beautifully simple and visually dramatic. the BO-118 chair shows off Juhl at his best. Dramatic floating seat from all angles and curved teak arms that echo the Chieftain chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Chair
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Chair

Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Chair

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H 38 in Dm 40.5 in

Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very rare Finn Juhl design "Chieftain" chair made from walnut with original leather upholestery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair

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H 37.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair (1949) Baker of Grand Rapids discontinued short production run ended 1991.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl
Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

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H 37.01 in W 40.16 in D 33.86 in

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

Located in London, GB

Teak and original red leather Chieftain chair made by mastercabinetmaker Niels Vodder.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of Chieftain Chairs
Pair of Chieftain Chairs

Pair of Chieftain Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in

Pair of Chieftain Chairs

By Finn Juhl

Located in Chicago, IL

Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs (1949) This pair later production of new old stock frames.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Early Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair, Niels Vodder
Early Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair, Niels Vodder

Early Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair, Niels Vodder

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H 36.23 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in

Early Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair, Niels Vodder

By Finn Juhl

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Early and rare Finn Juhl 'Chieftain chair' with frame of teak, upholstered with original black dyed natural leather fitted with four buttons as designed 1949.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Teak and Tan Leather Chieftain's Chair by Finn Juhl
1950s Teak and Tan Leather Chieftain's Chair by Finn Juhl

1950s Teak and Tan Leather Chieftain's Chair by Finn Juhl

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Chieftain's chair, teak by Finn Juhl, manufactured by Niels Vodder, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Nils Vodder
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Nils Vodder

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Nils Vodder

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair in rosewood by Niels Vodder, circa 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

House of Finn Juhl One Collection Chieftains Chair
House of Finn Juhl One Collection Chieftains Chair

House of Finn Juhl One Collection Chieftains Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Beautiful Classic design by Finn Juhl this Chieftains chair is extremely comfortable as well as being as wonderful sculptural object.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s
Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s

Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s

By Interior Crafts, Finn Juhl

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Interior Crafts produced a chair for each store and based them off an original Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Chieftain chair.

Category

1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern teak chieftain chairs
Modern teak chieftain chairs

Modern teak chieftain chairs

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H 37 in W 39 in D 28 in

Modern teak chieftain chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern teak chieftain modern chairs in white leather

Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl
Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl

Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Lejre, DK

The chair is made like a sculpture, due to the large size and beautiful details, which is also the reason for the English name "Chieftains Chair".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"The Chieftain Chair" by Finn Juhl
"The Chieftain Chair" by Finn Juhl

"The Chieftain Chair" by Finn Juhl

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H 37 in W 40 in D 36 in

"The Chieftain Chair" by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A superb and iconic Chieftain sculpted teak lounge chair having a wide body and ample arms newly upholstered in leather. 2 available.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

the Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl
the Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

the Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

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H 37 in W 40 in D 34 in

the Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A majestic teak armchair, designed by Finn Juhl cabinetmaker Neils Vodder with the original white oxhide upholstery. 1949

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Chieftain Chair and Ottoman by Finn Juhl
Chieftain Chair and Ottoman by Finn Juhl

Chieftain Chair and Ottoman by Finn Juhl

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H 37 in W 46 in D 36 in

Chieftain Chair and Ottoman by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A superb and iconic Chieftain sculpted teak leather-upholstered lounge chair having a generous body and ample arms, paired with a seldom available ottoman.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

the Chieftain Chair By Finn Juhl/ Niels Vodder
the Chieftain Chair By Finn Juhl/ Niels Vodder

the Chieftain Chair By Finn Juhl/ Niels Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine and rare Chieftain armchair in teak designed by Finn Juhl, made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder with natural untanned leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Chieftain Chairs after Finn Juhl
Pair of Chieftain Chairs after Finn Juhl

Pair of Chieftain Chairs after Finn Juhl

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H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Chieftain Chairs after Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of Chieftain style lounge chairs after Finn Juhl. These examples appear to be newer production and have solid sculpted wood frames with tangerine orange nubby upholstery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Finn Juhl by Niels Vodder Chieftain  Chair
Finn Juhl by Niels Vodder Chieftain  Chair

Finn Juhl by Niels Vodder Chieftain Chair

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H 36.5 in W 41 in D 34 in

Finn Juhl by Niels Vodder Chieftain Chair

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Chieftain Armchair in Teak Upholstered in Original Black Leather from the 1st Year of Production, Signed

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker, Walnut and Mustard Color Leather
Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker, Walnut and Mustard Color Leather

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker, Walnut and Mustard Color Leather

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kansas City, MO

Iconic Finn Juhl Chieftain, licensed manufactured by Baker. No wear whatsoever.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Teak and Suede, Signed
Early Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Teak and Suede, Signed

Early Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Teak and Suede, Signed

By Finn Juhl

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare, early, and most desirable Finn Juhl Chieftain lounge chair made by cabinet maker Niels Vodder.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

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H 36.42 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

In 2012, the Chieftain Chair won the Danish Design Award, Classic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

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H 36.42 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

In 2012, the Chieftain Chair won the Danish Design Award, Classic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

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H 36.42 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

In 2012, the Chieftain Chair won the Danish Design Award, Classic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Chieftan Chairs
Finn Juhl Chieftan Chairs

Finn Juhl Chieftan Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in

Finn Juhl Chieftan Chairs

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs (1949) Baker of Grand Rapids discontinued short production run ended 1991.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl "Chieftan" Chair by Niels Roth Andersen in Teak & Cognac Leather
Finn Juhl "Chieftan" Chair by Niels Roth Andersen in Teak & Cognac Leather

Finn Juhl "Chieftan" Chair by Niels Roth Andersen in Teak & Cognac Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Coronado, CA

Iconic "Chieftain" chair in teak by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Niels Roth Andersen, circa 1990.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Bwana Chair by France & Son
Finn Juhl Bwana Chair by France & Son

Finn Juhl Bwana Chair by France & Son

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H 36 in W 34 in D 35 in

Finn Juhl Bwana Chair by France & Son

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Highland, IN

Finn Juhl designed the model 152 or "Bwana" lounge chair for France & Søn in 1962. It shares a number of characteristics with his most famous and important chair design, the Høfdinge...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chairs and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chairs and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chairs and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen

By A.P. Stolen

Located in Culver City, CA

Aside from a Finn Juhl chieftain chair, I personally can't think of a more iconic Danish design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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H 36 in W 32.75 in D 31.5 in

Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By John Stuart, France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Cambridge, US

Originally intended to be an updated version of the Chieftain Chair, this piece is sure to become to focal point of any living space or reading nook.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair France and Son Denmark 1962
Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair France and Son Denmark 1962

Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair France and Son Denmark 1962

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

It was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we know now, both designs stand besides each other in equal quality.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962
Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962

Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

It was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we know now, both designs stand besides each other in equal quality.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Chair 'Egyptian' designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949

Chair 'Egyptian' designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949

By Finn Juhl

Located in Stockholm, SE

It was typical for Finn Juhl to separate the furniture planes, achieving a sense of airiness without reducing the seating comfort. Next to his “Chieftain Chair”, the “Egyptian Chair”...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair A.P. Stolen Original Stamp & Inscription

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair A.P. Stolen Original Stamp & Inscription

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Culver City, CA

Aside from a Finn Juhl chieftain chair, I personally can't think of a more iconic Danish design.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Astoria, NY

Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, walnut frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juhl" ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Astoria, NY

Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, walnut frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juhl" ...

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Astoria, NY

Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, teak wood frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juh...

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

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Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Astoria, NY

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Modern Finn Juhl for France & Sons Bwana Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Teak

Modern Finn Juhl for France & Sons Bwana Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Teak

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Houston, TX

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Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

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Unique Chair by Danish Master Craftsmen Rud Thygesen and Niels Roth Andersen

Unique Chair by Danish Master Craftsmen Rud Thygesen and Niels Roth Andersen

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Located in Highclere, Newbury

Andersen himself was renowned as a Master craftsman and amongst his many accolades had recently been honoured with the continued production of Finn Juhl’s extraordinary Chieftain cha...

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Finn Juhl Chieftain Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder
Finn Juhl Chieftain Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder

Finn Juhl Chieftain Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare Chieftain easy chair designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118
Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118

Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118

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Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118

By Finn Juhl

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully simple and visually dramatic. these chairs show off Juhl at his best. Dramatic floating seat from all angles and curved teak arms that echo the Chieftain chair.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Style of Paolo Buffa High Back Armchair

Style of Paolo Buffa High Back Armchair

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Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD...Definitely favoring modern Italian design of the same period, this very highback armchair has a Danish hint of Papa or Chieftain chair appeal, with its points and curves.

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Mid Century Danish Finn Juhl Model 535 Teak side Table For France & Son
Mid Century Danish Finn Juhl Model 535 Teak side Table For France & Son

Mid Century Danish Finn Juhl Model 535 Teak side Table For France & Son

By Finn Juhl

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of these tables can be seen situated next to a Chieftain chair in Finn Juhl’s own home which is now open as a museum.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The chair was displayed for the first time in 1949 in Copenhagen at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition alongside the acclaimed Chieftain chair.

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Finn Juhl for France & son 1962 Bwana chairs in leather
Pair of Finn Juhl for France & son 1962 Bwana chairs in leather

Pair of Finn Juhl for France & son 1962 Bwana chairs in leather

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Among Juhl's notable designs are the Pelican chair (1940), Chieftain armchair (1949) and the Bwana chair and ottoman (1962).

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs
Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs

Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain lounge chairs for Baker Furniture Company.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather
Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather

Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Similar to the Chieftain Chair and the 45 Chair, the 46 Chair represents the very best of modern Danish furniture design.

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s
Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s

Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Renens, CH

He was also known for working together with designer Niels Vodder resulting in well known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican chair. Our set was produced by France and Son, and ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl
Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

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H 37 in W 38 in D 34 in

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

The chieftain chair is no longer in production.

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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

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Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair

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By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1

Located in Utrecht, NL

Chieftain chair by Finn Juhl executed in walnut and vegetable leather.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker
Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker

Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker

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H 36.5 in W 38 in D 34 in

Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl

Located in Highland, IN

Finn Juhl's 1949 masterpiece, the chieftain chair, employs iconography of tribal forms and Juhl’s innovative approach to design which accentuates the separation of the seat, back, an...

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Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Interior Crafts
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Interior Crafts

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Interior Crafts

By Interior Crafts, Finn Juhl

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a beautiful and solid Mahogany version of Finn Juhl’s mighty Chieftain Chair made by Interior Crafts, Chicago, in the 1990s.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Chieftain Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chieftain chairs available for sale. The range of distinct chieftain chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 19 antique and vintage chieftain chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Chieftain chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco chieftain chairs are consistently popular styles. Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company and France & Søn each produced beautiful chieftain chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Chieftain Chairs?

Prices for chieftain chairs start at $350 and top out at $130,420 with the average selling for $9,750.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.