Hans J Wegner High Back Chair
to
13
155
128
243
216
99
56
45
22
17
14
7
5
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
229
68
39
16
14
Sort By
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Pair of CH445 Wing Chairs with CH446 Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Wing Chairs, model CH445, with matching ottoman, model CH446.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
OX CHAIR & FOOTSTOOL by Hans J. WEGNER for AP STOLEN, Denmark 1970's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
comfortable high-back lounger. It was created as an extension of the ideas used in the Cow Horn Chair and the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather. This low
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner “Airport” Chairs for Ap Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, model Airport / Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen, Denmark
A pair of “Airport” chairs designed Hans J
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sculptural Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair. Original black leather. Nailed head details
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the authentic burned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane JH-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Brown Danish Oak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
A pure and minimalistic design by Hans Wegner. The GE-265 high back lounge chair. Produced with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner “Circle Chair” for PP Mobler in Denmark, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner, P.P. Møbler 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A truly iconic “Circle Chair”, model PP130, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by PP
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Oak
Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner
"The Chair" also known as the "Round Chair", model JH503 in teak
seat upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Armchair Model AP 15 Made In Oak With Orange Fabric By Hans J. Wegner From 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP 15 armchair, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by AP Stolen in 1951, is made of oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 21.26 in
Danish Modern CH-23 Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern leather dining chairs designed by the iconic designer Hans J. Wegner for
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in København Ø, DK
Mid-Century Modern Wing Lounge Chair, Model CH445, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 41.01 in W 35.01 in D 13.78 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner Model CH-33 Teak Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is for each
Iconic “Sawbuck” CH-29 Desk Side designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner rosewood China Chair, FH4283, designed 1944, Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Hans J Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an icon of mid-century Danish design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Side Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-33 teak side chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Designer
Hans J. Wegner
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 29 in W 22 in D 18 in
2020 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Natural White Beech
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates circa 2020
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.1 in W 22.4 in D 17.5 in
Armchair Model GE284 Made In Oak With High Back By Hans J. Wegner For Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
fabric. The chair is produced by Getama and designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Hans J. Wegner, one of Denmark's
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 45.28 in W 26.38 in D 20.48 in
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH88P Chair Oil Oak COL Leather Stainless Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.1 in W 22.4 in D 17.5 in
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH36 Dining Chair Oak Smoked Oil w/ Papercord
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produced circa 2022 and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Papercord, Oak
H 31.9 in W 20.5 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 35.04 in
2007 Set of Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH20 Elbow Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six original CH20 Elbow Dining Chairs, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Carl
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
1950s Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Stacking Heart Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner in 1952. These particular examples were manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
C. 2020 Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Lounge Chairs in Oak with Cushions
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH44 Ladderback Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Foam
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
1960s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH28P Sawbuck Oak Lounge Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a solid oak Sawbuck lounge chair, model CH28P, designed by Hans Wegner in 1951. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wing chair by Carl Hansen, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 40.6 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
2022 CH111 Arm Dining Chair Thor 301 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen 1x Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
frame and black leather seat. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.1 in W 24 in D 21.7 in
1960s Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fine set of eight CH23 Dining Chairs in oak and paper cord, initially designed by Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
H 30.9 in W 19.8 in D 19.8 in
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
A high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
2018 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen 2x Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. They date to circa 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oak and Leather High-Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Blue Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Wing chair, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At the
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 40.6 in W 35.4 in D 35.4 in
2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2021 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner in Soft Yellow / Hollyhock
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color by Ilse Crawford and Hans Wegner. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Hans Wegner CH-30 Teak & Leather Chair Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Walnut
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
back and a wood seat. The chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Turquoise Beech
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.1 in W 22.4 in D 17.5 in
Set of Eight Danish Vintage CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic set of eight Danish vintage CH-23 dining chairs by for Carl Hansen. They
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Blue Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) CH33T Chairs designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
2021 Carl Hansen CH71 by Hans Wegner in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tan / cognac leather in 2023 and the frame appears to be lacquered oak. The chair was designed by Hans
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1958 Hans Wegner Lounge Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen in New Saddle Leather
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in 1954. These pieces were produced in Denmark ca. 1958, and they
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Leather
H 40 in W 28 in D 27 in
2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH47 Dining Chair in Oak w/ Natural Papercord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, this chair dates to circa 2021 and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
H 31.1 in W 21.7 in D 19.3 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Hans J Wegner High Back Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Hans J Wegner High Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hans j wegner high back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hans j wegner high back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hans j wegner high back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A hans j wegner high back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hans j wegner high back chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and A.P. Stolen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Hans J Wegner High Back Chair?
Prices for a hans j wegner high back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,006 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,725.
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs
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.
Hans Wegner’s Wishbone Chair Still Feels Fresh, 70 Years after Its Debut
To celebrate the Wishbone’s 70th anniversary, Carl Hansen & Søn’s third-generation CEO, Knud Erik Hansen, shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.