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Steel frame flag halyard seated highback settee from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Steel frame flag halyard seated highback settee
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Settees

Materials

Metal

Flag Halyard lounge chair by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler, 2002
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous second generation Flag Halyard lounge chair by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler. With the Flag
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Natural Flag Halyard Chair by PP Mobler
By PP Møbler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Hans Wegner Natural Flag Halyard Chair by PP Mobler is a timeless classic. Expertly crafted
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Natural Flag Halyard Chair by PP Mobler
Hans Wegner Natural Flag Halyard Chair by PP Mobler
$16,700
H 23.6 in W 58 in D 45.2 in
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Black Flag Halyard Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and flag halyard and
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and flag halyard and
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
$22,500
H 31.5 in W 41.5 in D 47 in
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Black Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and flag halyard and
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler
By PP Møbler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler is an iconic expression of mid-century
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler
Hans Wegner Black Flag Halyard Chair PP225 by PP Mobler
$16,700 / item
H 31.5 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard with Steel Frame
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard with Steel Frame. Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard with Steel Frame
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard with Steel Frame. Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard with Black Frame
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard with Black Frame. Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Flag Halyard chair lounge chair PP 225 new edition. The Flag Halyard Hans Wegner is a tribute to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
$16,958 / item
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
Pair of Original Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chairs for Getama
Located in London, GB
A early pair of Flag Halyard lounge chairs by legendary designer Hans J Wegner, Denmark, c1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Original Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chairs for Getama
Pair of Original Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chairs for Getama
$88,618 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.95 in D 40.16 in
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair, Model GE225 for Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner showcases his mastery of form and function. Designed in the
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chairs model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Halyard chair model GE225. Executed by GETAMA, Denmark. White laquered steel frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
$17,309
H 40.95 in W 45.28 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sweden. Rare early metal version with original flag halyard weaving in the seat. The flag halyard was
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated oak settee with flag halyard back supports and upholstered seat and back cushions.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Settees

Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 29.5 in
Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated oak settee with flag halyard back supports and upholstered seat and back cushions. From
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rope, Oak

Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 29.5 in
Early PK1 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
rod with seat and back strung with flag halyard.
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Rope

Early PK1 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
refined and Minimalist frame of bent steel rods with seat and back strung with flag halyard. Made by E
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
$46,197
H 31.11 in W 41.34 in D 47.25 in
Set of Six PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by the model number (1 is done in wicker, 2 in leather, and 3 in flag halyard) though they are now
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Set of Six PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
$12,000 / set
H 27.75 in W 18.75 in D 17 in
Easy Chair by Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjærholm for Thorald Madsen, Denmark 1952
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Jorgen Hoj, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
in ash and flag halyard is a true modernist masterpiece. Removing everything that was not strictly
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
a flag halyard back in the original papercord. The cushions are upholstered in a wool upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 29.14 in
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Forserum, SE
in place by flag halyard. It has been restored and reupholstered. The cabinetmaker Olof “Olle” Pira
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy chair by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj / Thorald Madsen
By Jorgen Hoj, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare easy chair JH 106 in ash with the original patinated flag halyard. Designed by Poul Kjærholm
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Hans Wegner's Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
), the CH-25 (1949), the CH-22 (1950), JH512 Folding Chair (1949) and the Flag Halyard Chair (1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

1950s Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
GE225, flag halyard lounge chair, metal, leather by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950. The flag halyard
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
1950s Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
$34,735
H 30.71 in W 40.95 in D 47.25 in
Hans J Wegner GE 671 GETAMA Sofa in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans J Wegner sofa in oak with flag halyard roping and original upholstery. Model GE 671 by GETAMA.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Hans J Wegner GE 671 GETAMA Sofa in Oak
Hans J Wegner GE 671 GETAMA Sofa in Oak
$3,000
H 29 in W 73 in D 33 in
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov in Ashe 40th Anniversary Production
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ottawa, ON
The harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov in solid ashe with the original flag halyard rope. Much more
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Poul Kjærholm “PK 25” Lounge Chair with Stainless Steel Frame
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, FR
“PK 25”. Lounge chair with stainless steel frame. Seat and back mounted with flag halyard. Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. The 'Harp' chair's shape was based on a Viking ship's bow section. The configuration of the flag
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
$5,146
H 52.37 in W 40.95 in D 43.31 in
Hans J. Wegner PP225 Chair
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
tubes. The chair is made with 240 continuous meters halyard flag. The halyard is made of natural flax
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner PP225 Chair
Hans J. Wegner PP225 Chair
$14,500
H 30.5 in W 42 in D 48 in
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Hans Wegner's iconic Flag Halyard lounge chair. A terrific example with black leather head
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair
$29,500
H 31.5 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful Hans Wegner for PP Mobler Flag Halyard lounge chair. This iconic work of art is solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction Flag Halyard chair by Hans Wegner.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner
Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner
$1,750
H 32 in W 41 in L 32 in
Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
rare first edition produced by Getama 1960 Flag Halyard Chair model GE 225 with stainless steel
Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern iconic Flag Halyard lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner. This is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
$14,900
H 31 in W 41 in D 46 in
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard easy chair with original green painted steel frame, wooden shoes
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard chair
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard chair
$14,619
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in
Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner. Model GE225.
Located in Dorchester, MA
This rare and original Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner is in excellent condition
Category

20th Century Danish Chaise Longues

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

GE 225 Early Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 225 - Flag Halyard chair on green lacquered metal frame and neck cushion in grey wool. Early
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

GE 225 Early Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
GE 225 Early Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
$25,241
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950 Lacquered steel frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Danish Vintage Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in København K, DK
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair PP225 with Leather Pillow and Sheepskin Throw
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Houston, TX
Intricate flag halyard chair PP225 by Hans Wegner / PP Mobler. It has a leather pillow and a
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Flag Halyard GE225 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic flag Halyard GE225 easy chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1950’s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Model PP225 Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, 2006
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
infidelity to wood, its favorite material, the Flag Halyard armchair sports a very Wegnerian style. The flat
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, dark green lacquered steel, fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner, Early Edition by Getama, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic chair by Hans Wegner (1914 - 2007). This model is known as Model 225 or Flag Halyard Chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Flag Halyard Chair GE225 by Hans Wegner with Wooden Feet, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early model of the Hans Wegner flag halyard chair GE225 with wooden feet for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Hans J Wegner 'Flag Halyard' Mid-Century Lounge Chair for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
- 'Flag Halyard'. Good vintage condition, there is sun fading to the pillow commensurate with age, the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

‘the Flag Halyard Chair’ Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Flag Halyard Chair’ designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950. Black lacquered steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
steel tube wrapped with cotton halyard cord and fastened by hand-machined hardware. Comes with original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
$16,000
H 31 in W 41.5 in D 51 in
Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
One of Wegner's most rare and iconic chairs and manufactured by GETAMA 1950s, model GE225. This is an early production of the Classic Hans Wegner chair with a stainless frame and ori...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
$24,000
H 31 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
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Flag Halyards For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of flag halyards available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, all flag halyards available were constructed with great care. There are 24 antique and vintage flag halyards for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Flag halyards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Flag halyards bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some flag halyards are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller flag halyards, measuring 33.08 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made flag halyards over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, PP Mobler and GETAMA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Flag Halyards?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $15,576, while they’re typically $1,750 on the low end and $45,992 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Flag Halyards
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Flag Halyard chair is a type of armchair that is especially known for its comfort and exquisite plush appearance. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, the original Flag Halyard consists of chrome-plated steel, woven rope, linen and a sheepskin throw; subsequent models incorporate leather cushions. Shop vintage Flag Halyard chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The rope with flags is called different things. You will usually see it referred to as a flagpole rope, but its technical name is the Halyard rope. Its purpose is to help you raise and lower the flag. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique flags.