Hans Wegner Sofa Bed
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design sofa or daybed for GETAMA, Denmark. Restored cane headboard and refinished teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Sofa in Lacquered Oak / Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Hans J. Wegner Settee For Johannes Hansen, Model JH 555
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
We are so excited to present this gorgeous rare Hans J. Wegner Settee For Johannes Hansen, Model JH
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a bed. Headboard measures
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Modern Wegner-Style Side Table Single
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
, these small tables are designed in the style of Hans Wegner, but feature a few notable differences:
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Modern Wegner-Style Side Table Pair
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Walnut, these small tables are designed in the style of Hans Wegner, but feature a few notable
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 'Cleopatra' daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, was designed and produced in circa 1953. Signed on the springs as can be seen in the photos.
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Daybed/Sofa Made In Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Hans J. Wegner's oak daybed / sofa is a unique design from around the 1960s, created with a timeless aesthetic and manufactured at Getama. It impresses with a nice solid oak frame an...
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By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Introducing the timeless Hans J. Wegner GE6 daybed sofa for GETAMA. Designed by the legendary
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Vintage 1950s Daybeds
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Located in Cambridge, GB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Vintage Danish Oak Daybed GE259 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
-259 convertible sofa by renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Elegant and practical design in this
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Teak Danish Design Table Bench Attributed to Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
collection. It will also look very nice at the end of your bed or use it as a sideboard. The possibilities
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
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Chrome
H 17.33 in W 59.45 in D 14.18 in
Hans Wegner GE6 Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
the era: the model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. This brilliantly conceived sofa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hudson, NY
Hans Wegner convertible sofa-daybed. Very functional design allows the back to fold up and lock
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Hans Wegner Sofa or Daybed Model 258 in Oak for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1950 ' s Hans Wagner day bed, the back can be lift up, and become a bed, ( see in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Daybeds
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, blankets, sheets etc when closed.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds
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By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish teak sofa or daybed designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. Features a teak frame with a cane
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique daybed/sleeping sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by GETAMA in Denmark, circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Hans Wegner Daybed Model 258 for GETAMA Danish Mid-Century
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's iconic daybed designed in 1954 and produced by GETAMA in Denmark. The daybed is made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Midcentury Danish Oak & Teak Model GE6 Sofabed by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Surrey, GB
A midcentury Danish sofa bed designed by Hans J Wegner for Getama model GE6 made in oak and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Oak, Teak
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 34.26 in
HANS WEGNER
Located in Chicago, IL
Wegner Sofa bed for Getama Gedsted.
Mattress dimensions 74"X34"
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds
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Teak, Wool, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Poul M. Volter
By Poul Volther
Located in Essex, MA
next to individual club chairs, flanking a sofa or used as night tables for a low, platform bed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Hans J. Wegner 'GE7' Cane & Teak Sofa Daybed by GETAMA Denmark, 1954
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sofa daybed model GE-7 by Hans Wegner, designed in 1954, manufactured by Getama Denmark.
This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
1950s Norwegian Teak Multi-Functional Sleeping Sofa with Storage Compartment
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner sofa or daybed model 258 in oak for GETAMA. The backrest also serves
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Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brilliantly constructed sofa doubles as a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner GE258 daybed in beech makes a striking sofa or day bed for home or office. Vintage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Hans Wegner Daybed Model 258 for GETAMA Danish, Mid-Century
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic iconic daybed designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA .The frame is made from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Danish Modern Hans Wegner Daybed Model 259 in Beech for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner's iconic daybed designed in 1954 and produced by GETAMA in Denmark. This production is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa / Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Convertible sofa / day bed designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. The caned backrest lifts up and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
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sofa bed by Hans Wegner, attribution
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa bed by Hans Wegner, attribution
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20th Century Danish Sofas
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Hans Wegner Daybed Sofa for Getama, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This convertible sofa / day bed designed by Hans Wegner for Getama has always been desirable as it
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Mid-Century Sofa Bed GE-258 in Oak and Red Fabric by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beveren, BE
Mid-century sofa bed GE-258 designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama in Denmark in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Oak
H 29.14 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner birch & wool sleeper sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
An interesting sofa design by Hans Wegner in birch with blue wool upholstery. The back folds up to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
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Sofà bed attributed Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sofa bed attributed Hans Wegner, Teal blue cotton fabric.
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Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa Day Bed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Designed by Danish designer Hans Wegner circa 1960, this teak framed sofa converts into a twin size
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20th Century Danish Daybeds
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Teak, Cane
Hans Wegner Expanding Sofa Daybed for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Created in teak wood with a cane back, this classic Wegner sofa converts to a sleeping bet by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds
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Wool, Upholstery
Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Day Bed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vancouver, BC
-Oak, GE 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getama
-Original turquoise wool fabric
-Overall in
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Hans J. Wegner Daybed Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark, Mid-Century Vintage
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans J. Wegner designed in 1954 for GETAMA and produced in Denmark, a beech and upholstered daybed
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Hans Wegner Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous convertible sofa/day bed designed by Hans Wegner. The caned backrest lifts up and locks
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Hans Wegner GE-258 Teak Daybed
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Located in Long Beach, CA
A convertible sofa/daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, model 258. This example in teak
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By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Basel, CH
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Hans Wegner Oak and Rattan Sofabed or Daybed Model GE-258 GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oak sofa bed with rattan backrest and upholstered seat cushion - model no. GE-258 - designed by
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H 28.75 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner daybed
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A gorgeous Hans Wegner for Getama daybed, circa 1954, featuring a beautiful oak frame and its
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Vintage 1950s Daybeds
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Hans Wegner Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Classic convertible daybed by Hans Wegner The back flips up to create more space for a bed. It even
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds
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Danish Modern Button Tufted Teak Loveseat or Settee
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
-named it the baby bear sofa after the famous papa bear chair by Hans Wegner, which it resembles, but on
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Day Bed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern teak sofa or daybed designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA (model GE-258
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Teak, Upholstery
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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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