Rare Arne Jacobsen Funkis "Novo" Chair Beech & Seagrass, Fritz Hansen, 1935
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and highly collectible early modernist “Novo” chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1935.
Seagrass, Beech
Fritz Hansen Funkis Spindle Chair no. 4157 in Stained Beechwood, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant and sculptural Danish “Funkis” spindle-back chair model no. 4157 by renowned maker Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark during the 1940s.
Beech
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H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Danish Modern Funkis Chair S-102 by Fritz Hansen in Steel, Cane & Leather, 1930s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important lounge chair model S102 in tubular steel and stained beech with original french cane and leather cushion. Designed in the 1930s by Frits Schlegel (att.) for Fritz...
Steel
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H 25.4 in W 25.99 in D 27.76 in
Pair of Green Funkis Easy Chairs with Oak Frame, Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The principle of Functionalism, or Funkis, by its Swedish name, can be summed up in Louis Sullivan's famous 1893 definition; "form follows function".
Oak
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H 39.25 in W 29 in D 33 in
Vintage Swedish Art Moderne "Funkis" Lounge Wing Chair c 1940 - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
This high-back lounge chair has been expertly restored with new internal cushioning to meet today's level of supreme comfort and sophisticated presence.
Velvet, Hardwood
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H 26.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Effortlessly Cool Modernist Viggo Boesen Fox Lounge Chair in Natural Rattan 1936
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rattan Lounge Chair Effortlessly Cool Funkis Fox Lounge Chair in Rattan designed in 1936 by Viggo Boesen Award winning Sculptural modernism in natural rattan handmade and sustaina...
Rattan
20th Century Four Chairs "Funkis"by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Vanersborg, SE
Four chairs "Funkis" by Axel Einar Hjort deigned for Nordiska kompaniet (NK) in 1930.
Birch, Leather
$950Sale Price|47% Off
H 29.75 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Oak
Dining Y-Chairs by Hans Wegner CH 24
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007). Bog oak Y-chair, model CH 24, seat woven with paper yarn, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. H. 76 cm. Seat height 45 cm. Some markings.
Papercord, Oak
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate wear to arm rests. Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout. Sea...
Fabric, Oak
$555
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
GS60 Rush Dining Chair Attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this 1960s Scandinavian chair in exotic wood and rush, attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen. It is the GS60 model produced in Denmark by Glyngøre Stolefabrik: cresce...
Rush, Hardwood
$1,361
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$18,803
H 29.34 in W 23.04 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern JH-505 Cowhorn Chair in Teak and Cane by Hans Wegner, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare armchair model JH-505, also known as the Cowhorn Chair, was designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark. It is one of W...
Cane, Teak
$2,279
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair itself is made in stained beech. The seat i...
Leather, Beech
$1,200
H 29.2 in W 21.7 in D 18.2 in
1960s FH4104 Heart Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in Oak w/ Leather Seat
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an FH4104 Heart Chair, originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1952. This particular example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. The chair's frame is made of ...
Oak, Leather
$1,253
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished. - Sturdy and stable. - Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
Oak
Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Hand-Crafted Danish Design, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Montreal, QC
An extremely rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chair from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of this chair is...
Oak
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair Patina Oak ca' 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. Perfect as a desk chai...
Teak
$5,830
H 33.86 in W 24.61 in D 26.38 in
Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was one of the leading figures of 20th century Danish design. Trained as an architect and later a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Wanscher’s work is ...
Upholstery, Wood
$250
H 32 in W 17.99 in D 18.5 in
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad + Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Norway, 1960s Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway. CONDITION NOTES: One stretcher has broken off. Joints have been glued and braced...
Faux Leather, Teak
Yngve Ekström Arka Spindle Chair, Sweden c.1950’s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Lutz, FL
Designed by Yngve Ekström in 1955 for Stolfabriks AB, Sweden. The Arka spindle chair is a classic example of Scandinavian modernism, constructed of solid beech with low profile and e...
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,269
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
1960s Fully restored Danish Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Side Chair
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully restored Danish Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Side Chair Very rare rosewood sidechair designed by Steffen Syrach-Larsen in 1960 and made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertels...
Rosewood
$2,507
H 38.98 in W 23.04 in D 26.38 in
1960s Danish Frits Henningsen CH 18A High Back Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
CH 18A high back windsor chair in oak designed by Frits Henningsen and made by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chair features very skilled craftmanship by the cabinetmakers with a semicir...
Oak
Vigneron Table
Located in London, England
Lower level French vigneron table with folding pine top on mahogany base. Circa 1860 H 64cm x W 145cm x D 103cm
Mahogany, Pine
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...
Wrought Iron
$1,349 / 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
$1,253
H 35 in Dm 16 in
Great Shape, Size and Color, 1920s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco glass pendant with striking marble patterns. If you are looking for a stylish and beautifully shaped pendant to grace your entrance, landing, kitchen area or perhaps a bedr...
Brass
$4,424 / set
H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 5.32 in
Mid Century Sconces in Green Blue yellow, Red and White Murano Glass for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of beautiful sconces designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Each one and made of Murano glass. Italy 1970s. These handcrafted Murano glass wall sconces with botanical and animal m...
Murano Glass
Rainer Daumiller pine wood round Dining Table, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Round dining table designed by Rainer Daumilier. The table is entirely made out of high quality and everlasting solid pine wood. Elegant legs Good condition. 1970s - Denmark Di...
Pine
1950s Italian Curved Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a light and organic composition that combines brass and opaline glass. Each sconce features a circular brass wall pl...
Brass
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
$528Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
Crepe Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor Lamp Crepe with structure in polyethylene fibers, with a resin base and metal lampshade structure. Max. power 14 W, 220 Volt. Lamp socket E27. Bulb not included. Use only LE...
Metal
Tami Oval Dining Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meticulously hand-crafted in reclaimed elm wood, this dining table is the star of any breakfast, lunch, dinner. Since this is made from vintage reclaimed materials, there may be som...
Elm
$2,880Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
6 Brody Seating Company USA Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 American tubular Chrome, Vinyl & Cord Cantilever Dining Chairs made by B. Brody Seating Company in the 1970s. Very detailed Upholstery with Rope Squares to the Seats...
Chrome
$489
H 12.6 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Located in London, GB
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...
Clay
Where Walls Meet: 19th C Corner Cabinet w/ Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Corner Cabinet with Painted Doors A charming 19th-century corner cabinet constructed in hardwood and fitted with hand-painted doors decorated in a trellis pattern of so...
Wood
Verner Panton 'SPIEGEL' Wall or Floor Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'SPIEGEL' wall or floor lamp. Denmark, design 1969. Current production. SPIEGEL was made famous for its role in Verner Panton’s complete interior installation of De...
Aluminum
$777 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 3.94 in
Modern Handcrafted Flower Table Lamp by Alessandra Baldereschi in Murano Glass
By Alessandra Baldereschi
Located in Milan, IT
The collection, designed by Alessandra Baldereschi, is composed of six unopened flowers in hand-blown artistic glass; precious gems that are about to open and reveal all their beauty...
Metal
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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