$8,756 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge
Teak
Armchair GE 270, Hans J. Wegner, Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair GE 270 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The
Fabric, Teak
$8,812
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner Danish mid century Lounge chairs GE 270 in black leather and teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of teak lounge chairs GE-270 designed by Hans Wegner in 1956 and made by Getama in Denmark
Leather, Teak
Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of lounge chairs by the master of Scandinavian mid century design Hans J Wegner and
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama GE270 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama GE270 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with exposed
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair with Dry Sunflower Canadian Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair in solid teak and newly upholstered in Dry Sunflower Canadian wool
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This Classic Wegner lounge chair for GETAMA is one of the lesser seen models and is therefore
Teak, Wool
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This classic Wegner lounge chair for Getama is one of the lesser seen models and is therefore
Brass
Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rarely seen teak sofa produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark, circa 1954. Featuring bespoke exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal 130.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rare GE-270 lounge chairs, designed in 1956 by Danish icon Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA Gedsted
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Armchair, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, teak lounge armchair, by Hans Wegner, for Danish company
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner GETAMA Ge-270 Teak Lounge Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-270 teak lounge chairs. Both are in excellent condition, with very minor
Teak
Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs in solid teak and new royal blue wool upholstery, circa
Wool, Teak
GE 270 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 270 - Easy chair in teak with cushions in yellow wool. Hans J. Wegner / GETAMA.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by Getama Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner, Model Ge 270 Sofa for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi rare 1960s 3-seater sofa model GE 270 in teak with original green fabric upholstery designed
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Model GE 270 Three-Seat "Cigar" Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Houston, TX
Striking three-seat "Cigar" sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, model GE-270 designed in
Teak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-270 by Getama in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model GE-270 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Getama in Denmark. Teak
Brass
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956. Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge
Wool, Teak
Teak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama GE-270, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner Getama GE-270, 1956 The GE-270 lounge chairs, designed by Hans Wegner
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE270 Chairs for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner teak GE270 easy chairs with original loose fabric cushions and brass
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Armchair in Kvadrat Fabric for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956. Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge
Wool, Teak
Pair of Rare GE270 Armchairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original pair of these scarce model lounge chairs by Wegner, the frames in very good
Pair of Rare Oak GE270 Armchairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original pair of these scarce model GE270 lounge chairs by Wegner, the frames in very
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with exposed
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 pair of chairs, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in
Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark, c1950s
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored dark teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #116 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Wegner GE-270 Three Seater Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
A Hans Wegner GE-270 three seater sofa in solid teak and new royal blue wool upholstery, circa
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair Teak, Grey
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with exposed
Wool, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner. GE-270 lounge chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frames with exposed brass fixtures. New cushions covered in yellow Kvadrat Hallingdal fabric.
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Gedsted
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Armchair in Kvadrat for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956. Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century GE-270 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of vintage model GE-70 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark. A
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-270 sofa designed in 1950 and produced by GETAMA.
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner GE 270 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful pair of Hans Wegner GE270 armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. Ultra
Pair of Hans Wegner GE270 Arm Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE270 arm chairs designed in 1950 and produced by Getama
Brass
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Hans Wegner Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: Denmark Manufacture: GETAMA
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Hans Wegner Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: Denmark Manufacture: GETAMA
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful GE270 armchair in solid teak designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. Very elegant
Hans Wegner GE-270 Getama Teak Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous pair of Hans Wegner Getama lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in black leather.
Rare Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa by Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Wegner teak sofa with brass hardware and leather upholstery. This sofa is in excellent
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GE-270 Getama Teak, Danish Modern Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A truly striking pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted. These chairs
Vintage GE-270 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GE-270 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s. Teak construction. A Classic design
Leather, Teak
Early GE-270 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early GE-270 teak wooden easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Designed in 1950s. Manufactured by GETAMA
Mohair, Teak
Hans Wegner Pair of GE-270 Teak Lounge Chairs for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of GE-270 teak lounge chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. The teak frames have a deep
Teak, Wool
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ge-270 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GE-270 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s. A Classic design, it's recognizable by
Leather, Teak
Pair of Hans J Wegner GE-270 Teak Easy Chairs, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of Hans J Wegner easy chairs, model GE-270. Produced by GETAMA in the late 1950s. Solid teak
Teak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Pair of Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature sculpted walnut construction with comfortable vintage upholstery. Spingle backs and unique sloped arm rests add to the D...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,500
H 28.5 in W 28.75 in D 28.25 in
Rare Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen Woven Lounge Chair Danish Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare ILLUM WIKKELSO for Niels Eilersen woven lounge chair. original paper cord on seat and back
Rope, Wood
$36,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern walnut lounge chairs inspired by the iconic Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. These chairs are truly stunning! The solid walnu...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller Model 77 dining chairs, 1959 Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The seats h...
Papercord, Rosewood
$6,595 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs. This exam...
Oak, Bouclé
$41,693 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design: The Colonial Chair. Produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in th...
Linen, Rattan, Rosewood
Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama in Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An immaculate example with original upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the first industrially produced chair mad...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
$6,160 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This set of two Montreux armchairs brings retro-inspired elegance to life through soft sculptural lines and enveloping comfort. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate velvet, the chair...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
$22,089Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 37.01 in
Hans J Wegner Dining Room Set 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs & AT 310 Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite Complete Dining Room Set, featuring 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, and a vintage AT 3...
Leather, Wood
$15,491 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kof...
Wool, Teak
Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.
Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.