$12,329
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
$24,544Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern seating group designed by Hans Olsen. Bramin, maker. Model TV 161. Richly grained
Teak
Daybed Bench Model 161 Hans Olsen Bramin, 1957
By Hans Olsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Olsen Bramin Daybed teak bench, model 161. Denmark 1960s.
Teak
Hans Olsen Module Sofa Model 161
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Fulton, CA
Model 161 module sofa designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin Mobler. Circa. 1950's. Fine vintage
Teak
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H 27.96 in W 76.78 in L 27.96 in
Modular TV Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and wicker. Model used in the case study house #20, known as the bass house, completed in 1958.
Cane, Teak
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H 11.82 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans Olsen Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Model 161 Danish Sofa for Bramin, 1957
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic sofa model TV161 designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Bramin. This daybed was produced
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
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H 27.96 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Modular TV Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Dallas, TX
This bench was designed by Hans Olsen in 1957. It was a featured item in case study house #20
Cane, Teak
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H 28 in W 76 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Hans Olsen TV-161 Teak and Black Vinyl Modular Seating Group, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer Hans Olsen. Excellent sculpted figured teak and oak construction, lovely craftsmanship, gorgeous
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans Olsen Cane and Teak Sofa 161
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury teak sofa, model #161, designed by Hans Olsen for N.A. Jorgensens Mobelfabrik. Solid
Teak
Hans Olsen for Bramin Sectional Sofa TV-161 in Cane and Afromosia
By Hans Olsen
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and expansive Hans Olsen TV-161 modular sofa, produced in Denmark in 1950s, from Cane and
Cane, Teak
Hans Olsen TV 161 Seating System in Teak & Cane; Denmark, 1950s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer Hans Olsen. Excellent sculpted teak and oak construction, lovely craftsmanship, gorgeous
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H 11.82 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957 Teak Daybed
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic sofa model TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, produced by Bramin, Denmark 1957. Made of solid
Metal
Hans Olsen TV 161 Modular Seating for Bramin Mobler
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Two modular sofas designed in 1957 by Hans Olsen and produced in teak and Afrormosia by Bramin. The
Teak
Teak TV 161 Sofa System Hans Olsen Bramin, 1957 Danish Modern
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Berlin, DE
One of the most clever sofa systems of the Mid-Century era designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin. This
Teak
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H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 75.99 in
Mid-Century Modern TV Modular Sofa 161, Teak and Cane, Hans Olsen, Denmark 1957
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Modular Sofa designed by Hans Olsen in 1957 and produced by Bramin, in Denmark. Known as the Model
Teak, Cane
$9,298
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
Leather, Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Sold|$680
H 18.12 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
Iron
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Teak
$6,278 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition ideally ...
Fabric, Wood
$33,049
H 34.26 in W 86.62 in D 16.93 in
Sideboard - Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A rare and exquisite four-door buffet designed by Martin Eisler and Carlos Hauner, founders of the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma Móveis. Crafted in Brazil in the 1950s, th...
Cane, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$6,929
H 31.89 in W 65.75 in D 35.83 in
Vivai del Sud Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made of bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed with its original smoky bronzed gla...
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk möbelindustri in Sweden Dimensi...
Brass
$1,895 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$3,347
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
On Hold|$8,884
H 81.7 in W 41.15 in D 23.63 in
André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by André Sornay. Manufactured in France in 1950s. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The metal ba...
Wood
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.