Finn Juhl 48
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Maple, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Pewter
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
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Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Teak
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Linen, Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Rosewood, Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Laminate, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Formica, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Finn Juhl 48 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Finn Juhl 48?
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.