$8,800
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 21.66 in
David Rosén "Berga" Pine Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1938
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect David Rosén worked alongside renowned designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth and
Pine
$8,591Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
David Rosén “Berga" stool Solid pine Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Ystad, SE
“Berga” Stool by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s An iconic “Berga” stool
Pine
Large pair of Berga Armchairs David Rosen Sweden 1940
By David Rosén
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive pair of Berga Armchairs in solid pine by David Rosen Sweden 1940
Pine
$7,213
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 25.2 in
Pine sofa design David Rosén model "Berga", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Good condition, solid and stable.
Pine
$14,427
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Berga Armchairs designed by David Rosèn for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1944
By David Rosén
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of Berga armchair designed by David Rosen in 1944 for Nordiska Kompaniet. This model is a
Pine
$25,367
H 21.66 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
A pair of ‘Berga’ stools designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools model ‘Berga’ designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Pine
Fabric, Pine
$14,000
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 24.81 in
David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Berga' Table in Solid Pine, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern table, model ‘Berga’, designed by David Rosén in 1942. Produced by Nordiska
Pine
$15,500 / set
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Berga" Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
These "Berga" chairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet reflect the refined elegance and
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Solid Pine 'Berga' Chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare pair of solid pine 'Berga' chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Shown in
Pine
David Rosén Bench Model Berga by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench model Berga designed by David Rosén. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Pine
Sold
H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 26.38 in
Pine Sofa Bench by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine sofa Bench by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s A rare demountable
Pine
Sold
H 33.08 in W 34.26 in D 25.2 in
1938, Set of Two Pine 'Berga' Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Two very robust pine wooden chairs. These chairs are designed by Axel Einar Hjorth & David Rosén
Pine
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H 15.75 in W 15.5 in L 15.75 in
David Rosén, Rare Modernist Stool or Side Table, Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in High Point, NC
A rare stool or side table designed by David Rosén, possibly model "Berga". Produced and retailed
Pine
Pair of "Berga" armchairs by David Rosén for NK, 1950s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s.
Pine
Pine Sofa by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Good condition, solid and stable.
Pine
Sold
H 32.29 in W 34.65 in D 26.38 in
Pine Armchair by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By David Rosén
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine armchair by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s A rare demountable
Pine
Pair of Pine Berga Lounge Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in New York, NY
David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1938.
Pine
Berga Stool by David Rosen voor Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén
Located in Maastricht, NL
A 1940s pine ‘Berga’ stool by Swedish designer David Rosén. The organically shaped, quatrefoil
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,566 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$673Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,200
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
Pine
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$4,328
H 54.34 in W 37.01 in D 3.15 in
Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking, large mirror was produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden, in the late 1960s. This generously sized rectangular mirror can be placed as floor mirror and can also be...
Mirror, Pine
$114,215
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
$13,826 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$9,377
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
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.