Vintage Danish Embassy Chairs by Otto Larsen for Søborg Mobler
By Otto Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Danish teak lounge chairs makes a beautiful Mid-Century addition to any
Fabric, Teak
Niels O. Møller Model 82 Embassy Teak Chair, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
one-meter-high backrest. Widely known as the “Embassy Chair,” it became a defining piece in diplomatic
Birch, Teak, Leather
$2,516Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 41.25 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Thomasville Embassy Asian Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
By Raymond K. Sobota, Thomasville, Century Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of six dining chairs by Thomasville, from the Embassy line, restored with integrity and style
Upholstery, Wood
$11,440 / set
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm
By Jan Bočan
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm 1972 in very nice
Fabric, Plywood
$1,554
H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury brutalist embassy lounge or easy low club chair, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely proportioned club or lounge chair in wood with reupholstered leather. According to the
Leather, Wood
$3,717Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
$17,876 / set
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 Teak and Tan Leather 'Model 82' Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Dublin 8, IE
referred to as ‘The Embassy’ chairs — a name that reflects their refined, almost architectural presence
Leather, Teak
Set of Embassy Chairs by Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in Dronten, NL
These remarkable chairs are designed by award-winning architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian
Fabric, Plywood, Walnut
Pair of Phyllis Morris Embassy Wing Chairs
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hand-carved embassy wing chairs by Phyllis Morris. Black faux crocodile leather and gold
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan, for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Stockholm, 1972
By Thonet, Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
These chairs were designed by the award-winning architect Jan Bocan especially for the
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Embassy Table & Four Chairs, Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
A bentwood table and four chairs designed by Czech architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovak Embassy
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 44 in D 100 in
Thomasville Embassy Chinoiserie Asian Modern Dining Set Expanding Table & Chairs
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota, Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dining set comes with dining table and 6 chairs as pictured. Vintage Thomasville Embassy expanding
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Fruitwood
Sold
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
One Austrian Midcentury Walnut Embassy Club Chairs, Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
One beautiful and comfortable Mid-Century Modern club chair from the 1950s. Executed in Austria
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Set of 6, Niels O. Møller Model 82 Embassy Teak Chairs, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
, nearly one-meter-high backrest. Widely known as the “Embassy Chair,” it became a defining piece in
Birch, Teak, Leather
Sold
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Bentwood Arm Chairs with Blue Upholstery from Danish Embassy
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Bentwood Arm Chairs with Blue Upholstery from Danish Embassy Additional information
Bentwood
Sold
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Niels Otto Møller Model 80a Teak Wood with Papercord, Denmark, 1960
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Oirlo, LI
nicknamed "Embassy Chair" due to its popularity in use in embassies worldwide. Chair models 83 and 66 were
Papercord, Teak
TABLE AND CHAIRS FROM THE ARGENTINA EMBASSY IN ROME.
Located in Round Top, TX
Sold as a nine piece suite. Table top is missing original surface. Bought in Argentina.
Wrought Iron
$5,070 / 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
$1,372 / 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
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$667Sale 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
$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
$3,995 / set
H 40 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Chinoiserie Chin Hua Ebonized Dining Set by Raymond K. Sobota, 8 Piece Set
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chin Hua Ebonized Dining Set By Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture - 8 Piece Set This gorgeous Asian Style dining set includes 4 side and 2 arm...
Fabric, Maple, Burl
Pair of Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature sculpted walnut construction with comfortable vintage upholstery. Spingle backs and unique sloped arm rests add to the D...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of original lounge chairs by Cintique. They are all original and feature the original green ...
Walnut
$5,395Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Huntington, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Modern Le Corbusier Style Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching vintage pair of stuffed lounge chairs feature the interlocking cushion design make widely popular in the midcentury. Sturdy chrome frames, comfortable strap seat bottom...
Faux Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern His & Her Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury club chairs offer comfortable seating proportions with classic vintage look. Perfect pair for home or office seating arrangement, feature spacious seats and tapere...
Upholstery
Antique Colorful Bell Jar Lanterns in Purple
Located in New York, NY
Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...
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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