Eliel Saarinen, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, Finland, 1910s
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and purple mohair side chair designed by Eliel Saarinen and produced for the Finnish State
Mohair, Oak
Reino Ruokolainen, Takkatuoli Chair, Oak, Canvas, Villa Juhki, Finland, 1950s
By Reino Ruokolainen
Located in High Point, NC
A canvas and oak, adjustable lounge chair designed and produced by Reino Ruokolainen for Villa
Canvas, Oak
Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland (1970s)
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland (1970s) These are rare versions of
Upholstery, Oak
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Oak Easy Chair for Puunveisto Helsinki, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak easy chair showcases the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s in the
Oak, Velvet
Oak Easy Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of rare oak easy chairs showcases the homely curviness that defined the design of the
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
Oak
$800Sale Price|22% Off
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic rocking chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus, Finland. Beautiful design with elegant, strong wood
Oak
Set of 8 Lasse Ollinkari Dining Chairs in Black Leather, Finland 1950s
By Lasse Ollinkari
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare set of 8 mid-century modern chairs by Lasse Ollinkari designed and made for the main
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
shown: wood stain - black oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic
Oak
$4,119 / item
Puro Chair in Stained Oak by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
Puro Chair in Stained Oak by Elina Ulvio. Dimensions: W 54 x D 51 x H 66 cm. Materials: Stained Oak
Hardwood, Oak
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the
Suede, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge Chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection
Oak
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
internationally! Please see our shipping rates! This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is giving scallop-backed
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,078 / item
Seminar KVT1 Solid Oak Chair by Kari Virtanen
By Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
chair in practice. Clear formed chair with wooden joints and harmonious proportions. Materials Oak
Oak
Seminar KVT2 Stackable Solid Oak Chair by Kari Virtanen
By Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT2 followed Seminar KVT1 chair when the customers wanted to have a stackable version of
Oak
Pair of 1970's brutalist oak and leather lounge chairs - Esko Pajamies
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of 1970's brutalist lounge chairs with oversized oak frames, finger joinery detailing on
Leather, Oak
Nude, Nordic Design Dining Chair in Natural Oak
By Harri Koskinen
Located in Halikko, Finland
Nude dining chair with Harri Koskinen. The Nude chair was originally tailored for one of Finland
Oak
$1,082 / item
Kastu Oak Chair by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastu Oak Chair by Made By Choice Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 81 cm Materials: Plywood Standard
Plywood
Akademia Chair in Oak or Ash by Wesley Walters & Salla Luhtasela
Located in Fiskars, FI
Luhtasela studied the Finnish chair manufacturing heritage, the Shaker style, and Japanese tradition and
Oak
$2,153 / set
Set of 2, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Kastu oak chairs by made by choice. Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 81 cm Materials: Plywood
Plywood
$4,295 / set
Set of 4, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Kastu oak chairs by made by choice. Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 81 cm Materials: plywood
Plywood
$5,637 / item
Sieni Maamuna Lounge Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
cm Materials: Oak, Bouclé. Available: Black, Blue. Maamuna is an immersive lounge chair from the
Bouclé, Oak
$2,165 / item
Halikko Launge, Oak by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Halikko launge, oak by Made By Choice Dimensions: 66 x 64 x 69 cm Materials: Solid Oak Standard
Oak
Carl Gustaf Hiort Wingback Chair in Red and Grey Upholstery
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, lounge chair, fabric and oak, Finland, 1940s. This sensuous wingback
Fabric, Oak
Akademia Chair in Oak Stained Black by Wesley Walters & Salla Luhtasela
Located in Fiskars, FI
Luhtasela studied the Finnish chair manufacturing heritage, the Shaker style, and Japanese tradition and
Ash
$8,638 / set
Set of 4, Halikko Launge, Oak by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Halikko launge, oak by made by choice Dimensions: 66 x 64 x 69 cm Materials: solid oak
Oak
$4,319 / set
Set of 2, Halikko Launge, Oak by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Halikko launge, oak by Made By Choice Dimensions: 66 x 64 x 69 cm Materials: solid oak
Oak
Sieni, a 21st Century Round Wooden Mushroom Dining Chair in Scandinavian Design
By Michael Yarinsky
Located in Halikko, Finland
Sieni with Michael Yarinsky Sieni, meaning mushroom in Finnish, is a collection of furnishings
Oak
$3,413 / item
Valo Lounge Chair, Natural by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Valo lounge chair, Natural by Made By Choice with Valo Hotel & Work Valo Collection Dimensions
Oak
$3,413 / item
Valo Lounge Chair, Black by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Valo lounge chair, black by Made By Choice with Valo hotel & work Valo Collection Dimensions: 67
Oak
$3,059Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel, Puunveisto OY
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in Finland. The chair features an elegantly
Fabric, Oak
Set of 2, Valo Lounge Chair, Natural by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Valo lounge chairs, natural by Made By Choice with Valo Hotel & Work Valo collection
Oak
Set of 2, Valo Lounge Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Valo Lounge Chair, Black by Made By Choice with Valo Hotel & Work Valo Collection
Oak
Set of 4, Valo Lounge Chair, Natural by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Valo lounge chairs, natural by Made By Choice with Valo Hotel & Work Valo Collection
Oak
$13,616 / set
Set of 4, Valo Lounge Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Valo lounge chair, black by Made By Choice with Valo Hotel & Work Valo Collection
Oak
December Chair with Leather Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Fiskars, FI
December chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano, 2012. The chair is light and
Leather, Ash, Oak
December Chair with Canvas Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Fiskars, FI
December chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano, 2012. The chair is light and
Canvas, Ash, Oak
$1,388 / item
Nude Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland’s most
Oak
December Lounge Chair with leather upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Fiskars, FI
December lounge chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano in 2016. The chair is light
Leather, Ash, Oak
$917 / item
Halikko Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Halikko dining chair by Made By Choice Dimensions: 51 x 47 x 79 cm Materials: solid oak
Oak
$1,388 / item
Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland’s most
Oak
December Lounge Chair with Canvas Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Fiskars, FI
December lounge chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano in 2016. The chair is light
Canvas, Leather, Ash, Oak
$3,413 / item
Sieni Chair by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Sieni chair by Made By Choice with Michael Yarinsky Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 65 cm Materials: Solid
Birch, Oak, Plywood
$1,930 / item
Kastellet Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastellet Dining Chair by Made by Choice With Marko Nenonen Dimensions: W 57 x D 68 x H 80 cm
Oak, Upholstery
Halikko Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Halikko dining chair, black by made by choice Dimensions: 51 x 47 x 79 cm Materials: solid oak
Oak
$1,941 / item
Nude Dining Chair, Natural Leather by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland’s most prolific chefs and restaurateurs
Leather, Oak
$1,788 / item
Nude Dining Chair, Std. Fabrics by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland’s most prolific chefs and restaurateurs, Pekka
Leather, Oak
$2,765 / set
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland’s most
Oak
$21,218 / set
Set of 4, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
-winning Finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland
Oak
Set of 4, Halikko Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Halikko dining chairs by Made By Choice Dimensions: 51 x 47 x 79 cm Materials: solid
Oak
Set of 2, Halikko Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Halikko dining chairs by Made By Choice Dimensions: 51 x 47 x 79 cm Materials: Solid
Oak
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
-winning Finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for one of Finland
Oak
$21,218 / set
Set of 4, Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
with the award-winning Finnish designer Harri Koskinen. The ‘Nude Chair’, originally commissioned for
Oak
$13,616 / set
Set of 4, Sieni Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Sieni chairs by Made By Choice with Michael Yarinsky Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 65 cm
Birch, Oak, Plywood
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.
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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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