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Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
H 43 in W 24 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Model J16 Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Beech
H 41.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
H 42.13 in W 33.47 in D 24.41 in
2021 CH36 Dining Chair Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Lacquer Oak Natural Paper Cord
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH36 Dining Chairwith an oiled solid oak frame and natural paper cord seat. The chair
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
H 31.9 in W 20.5 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Hans Wegner Set 4 Beech Danish Cord Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
A set of four Mid Century Danish Modern CH36 beech and Danish cord dining chairs, designed by Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
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
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
H 42.13 in W 33.47 in D 24.41 in
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
2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Beech Natural Paper Cord
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 31.9 in W 22.8 in D 18.9 in
Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950s Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Rare Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs designed by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950’s Denmark.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech & Paper Cord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are five CH37 Dining Chairs (sold individually) designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 31.9 in W 22.8 in D 21.6 in
Beautiful Hans J Wegner PP 124 Net chair for PP Mòbler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Danish rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler,. Frame of soap treated ash
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Ash
2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 31.1 in W 21.7 in D 20.1 in
2021 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oil Oak with Paper Cord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 31.1 in W 21.7 in D 20.1 in
2023 Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Lavendar
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH24 Wishbone dining chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. These
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cord, Paper, Beech, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
excellent condition.
This is a set of 6 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have all been recorded with new paper
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Papercord, Oak
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
excellent condition.
10 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have all been recorded with new paper cord by a master
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cord, Papercord
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH23 MCM Danish Teak Oak Dining Chairs - Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH23 Mid Century Danish Teak and Oak Dining Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Set of Four Mid Century Folding Rope Dining Chairs by Ebert Wels after Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Ebert Wels
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four folding wood and cord dining, cafe, side chairs designed by Elbert Wels
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1950/60’s - design reminiscent of Hans Wegner.
The chairs and ottoman are all in very good, clean
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
H 29 in W 24 in D 28.5 in
1950s Flag Halyard Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, GETAMA
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
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model J16. Solid beech frame with paper cord seat.
Classic Shaker inspired, Danish Modern design.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Hans Wegner CH-25 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner CH-25 Lounge Chair Designed in 1951 and Produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner peacock chair for Johannes Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak, Cord
Pair of Teak with Danish Cord Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Teak with Danish Cord Lounge Chairs Hans Wegner Design, Carl Hansen and Son Maker
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunning pair of all original oak and cord chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen circa early 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cord
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rope Cord and Wood Folding Chairs Hans Wegner Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent pair of low, folding chairs, made of rope cord and wood, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 30 in
Windsor Back Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Windsor back Peacock chair by Hans Wegner. Oak with teak arms and a Danish cord seat.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1970s Folding Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Vintage folding chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Made from beech with Danish cord seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
early and very comfortable Danish Modern spindle back Rocker by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord, Cord, Paper
"Peacock Chair" by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Peacock Chair" by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
Oak, teak and paper cord.
Fine condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Set of Six Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
Model: CH23
Design 1951
Teak, Beech
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak, Beech, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Pair of Hans Wegner peacock chairs by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highland, IN
The peaock chair by Danish master Hans Wegner is a display of extraordinary woodworking and highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
is closely based on Hans Wegner's famous chair design. This stunning pair of mid-century modern rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
Model: CH 25
Oak & paper cord.
Nice
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Set of 12 Hans Wegner CH23 Dinning Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
An early design from the master Hans Wegner's hand for Carl Hansen & Søn, this beautifully and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH25 Lounge Chair in Oak and Naturel Cord for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hans J. Wegner CH25 lounge chair designed in 1950 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cord
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in L 28.75 in
Set of Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Circa 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a set of six teak and oak dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s.
The chairs are teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Set of Four Modern Hans Wegner Teak and Woven Cord Dining Chairs Model CH23
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four teak and woven cord dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Set of Six Hans Wegner Teak CH23 Chairs in Danish Cord by Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
CH23 dining chairs designed by iconic furniture designer Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Scandinavian Modern 1950’s Hans Wegner Rocking Chair J16 in Beech & Danish Cord
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
seat designed by Hans Wegner in 1944 for FDB Mobler. Danish, produced circa 1950.
Featuring a Beech
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Papercord, Beech
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 30.71 in
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, circa 1953, in Beech and Paper Cord
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Wishbone Chair, model CH24, made by Carl Hansen circa 1953 and retailed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 28.55 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
Model: CH25.
Design 1950
Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Hans Wegner CH-25 Easy Chair Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model CH-25 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Modern Hans Wegner CH23 Set of Six Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
An early design from the master Hans Wegner's hand for Carl Hansen & Søn, this beautifully and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech, Teak
Ten Hans Wegner Teak, Oak and Cord Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ten Hans Wegner designed Teak, Oak and cord seat dining chairs. for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark c
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Oak, Cord
Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Leather and Cotton Rope
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back
New upholstered with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model GE-375, Rare version
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman with loose cushions original upholsterey.
Frame of oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Cord
H 37.01 in W 34.26 in D 39.38 in
Hans Wegner PP201 Dining Chair PP Mobler, Denmark, 1969
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped dining chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by PP Møbler, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paper, Cord, Oak
Set of Six Hans Wegner CH23 Dinning Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
An early design from the master Hans Wegner's hand for Carl Hansen & Søn, this beautifully and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech, Teak
CH24 Wishbone Chairs in vintage oak by Hans J Wegner - Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A beautiful vintage set of wishbone chairs, aka the Y chair, by Hans J. Wegner. In patinated white
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Lounge Chair Model CH22 in Oak and Woven Paper Cord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Hans J. Wegner´s iconic model CH-22 oak lounge chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in L 28.35 in
Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back
New upholstered with Coda
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back
New upholstered with Coda
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak, Fabric
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Oak and Paper Cord J16 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
This classic rocker by Hans Wegner comes with a custom-made cushion.
Category
20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Hans Weger Peacock Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Dist. Knoll International,Pair of Peacock Chairs
Signed with branded
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak, Papercord, Cord, Paper
Carl Hansen CH24 Soft Wishbone Chair in Blue with Natural Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a special place in the world of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in L 29.93 in
Set of Four Hans Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of four Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Danish Rocking Chairs for FDB Mobler, circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Hans Wegner “J16” rockerd with corded seats for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
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Hans Wegner Cord Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hans wegner cord chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, cord and oak, every hans wegner cord chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a hans wegner cord chair, we have 66 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hans wegner cord chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hans wegner cord chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made hans wegner cord chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and FDB Møbler are consistently popular.
How Much is a Hans Wegner Cord Chair?
Prices for a hans wegner cord chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $31,397, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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.
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