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Danish Modern, Wingback Chair, Oak & Wool, Fritz Hansen Style, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Modern wingback chair, reminiscent of Fritz Hansen's iconic style from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 42.52 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Danish Channel Back Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
early 1940s. Unual to see channels both in the back and the seat. Very much in the style of Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672
A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Compatible Pair Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Compatible Pair Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fritz Hansen Style
Pair of similar
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
Green velvet wingback
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair in the style of Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with distinct shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Vintage Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sure to add style and grace to any seating arrangement. Labeled "Made in Denmark," by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Midcentury Danish Large Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair with Channel Back, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair very similar to Fritz Hansen's model 1518 and likely made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 32 in W 35 in D 33 in
Art Deco Lounge Chair Fritz Hansen Style Olive Green Velvet, Denmark 1930s-1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Fritz Hansen style model 1518 Art Deco club and lounge chair made in Denmark 1930s-1940s.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.04 in D 34.65 in
Set of Six Mid Century Chairs in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful and elegant set of six chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Gold / Brown Jacquard Velvet with Elm Armrest Lounge Chair in Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Rare 1940s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm designed by Søren Hansen, who was a relative and part owner
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 33.47 in W 23.82 in D 38.98 in
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chairs similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1518 and likely made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Style Large Club Chair in Wool with Channel Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair in the style of Fritz Hansen's model 1518 made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
H 36 in W 37 in D 35.5 in
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair similar to Fritz Hansen's famous low model 1518b and likely made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 35 in
Pair 1940s Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chairs with Elm Armrests in Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original pair Scandinavian lounge / club chairs in the style of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chair with Elm Armrests in Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
1930s Club Chair in Tan Brown Patinated Leather in the Style of Fritz Hansen
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
attributed to Oskar Hansen. This club chair in her complete and original condition. The absolute fantastic
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Early Modern Side Chair in Patinated Mahogany in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
By Fritz Hansen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
. In the style of Martin Nyrop, Fritz Hansen and other early Danish Modernism. Great original condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Swivel Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bucket-style office chair that is sure to make a lasting impression in any modern interior. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Canada Chair Model 2252 Made In Stained Beech Wood Designed by Søren Hansen
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
design. Designed by Søren Hansen and meticulously manufactured by Fritz Hansen, this chair embodies the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Danish 1950s Lounge Chairs in Red Wool in the Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1930-40s Danish easy chair attributed to Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with their
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen V)
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale club chairs very similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1518 and likely
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 34 in W 34.5 in D 37 in
"Model 1462" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
collection of rope chairs for the Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. Twisted paper cord woven
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 32.88 in W 17.52 in D 21.46 in
Danish Walnut / Leather Rolling Desk Chair in the style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted rolling desk chair with curved bent walnut back having top and bottom cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish 1940s Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Low Back Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Mid Century Modern Style PK20 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Milford, NH
Designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark, the PK20 is a comfortable and elegant
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.75 in W 31 in D 30.5 in
Midcentury Ch-22 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury CH-22 lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Lounge Chair in with Open Armrest
By Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung Danish wingback lounge chair very similar to Fritz Hansen's and Alfred
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 35.5 in W 25.25 in D 35 in
Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Leather and Beech, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful authentic Danish Modern easy chair made and designed in the 1940s at Fritz Hansen & Co
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Seven Chairs, 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, crafted by Fritz Hansen: A testament to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Hansen.
A classic design that will complement many interior styles. A modern, Scandinavian or an Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Danish Mordern Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs, Original Fabric, Fritz Hansen, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare luxurious pair of easy chairs with some beautiful curves. Original fabric with flower motif
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
create a sense of comfort and relaxation.
Made in the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Eight Arne Jacobsen 3207 and 3107 Chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
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Marked Fritz Hansen at the bottom.
Priced as a set.
The Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs epitomize timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather, c. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Model 1582 Wingback Chair by Fritz Hansen is a Danish Mid-Century masterpiece that encapsulates
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 37 in W 27.5 in D 37 in
Set of 13 Kaare Klint Church Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kaare Klint Church Chairs, exclusively curated for Fritz Hansen in the vibrant decade of the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1967
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously crafted in 1967 by Fritz Hansen
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.52 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These modern chairs are styled after the famous Series 7 stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen. Simple
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Dining Chairs of Mahogany by Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four dining chairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1930s is a classic and elegant example of
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of 1950s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs After Fritz Hansen in Oyster Bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1950s Danish Club Chairs in the style of Fritz Hansen’s Model 1669 chair. Melding
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 31 in W 18 in D 27 in
Four Palle Suenson dining chairs, Au Coq D'Or, Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1947
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a modern Windsor-style chair. The chairs are manufactured by by renowned Fritz Hansen.
An
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Handsome, Mid-Century, Stacking Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen butterfly style teak toned wingback stacking chairs. Beautifully curved shell seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Black, Series7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Fritz Hansen 3107 Chair, a masterpiece born
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Model CH 18A Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Model CH 18A Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son. Crafted in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid teak. The chair retains the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid teak. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 16 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Magnus Stephensen Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Beechwood by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in dark stained beechwood by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Luigi Colani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 25.79 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
with its elegant, formal but comfortable style. The Wishbone Chair was produced by Carl Hansen & Søn
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Danish Modern Easy Chair in Leather & Lambswool, Fritz Hansen, Made in 1930s
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
in Shearling lambswool. Made in the style of the popular model 1669 from Fritz Hansen. We are not
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Leather, Beech
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Poul Kjaerholm "PK22" Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen in Cognac Leather, 1956
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brescia , Brescia
. Created in 1956 and produced in 2003 by Fritz Hansen, these chairs boast an undeniable charm that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
4 x Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Vinyl and Aluminium Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A set of 4 mid-century black Arne Jacobsen Oxford swivel dining chairs. (2 have been sold since
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 22.05 in
Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early Fritz Hansen swivel chair in tube steel and solid beechwood with an amazing patina to the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
A Set of 4 Dining Chairs By Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Hansen in the 1930s, model 1572.
These chairs will complement many interior styles. A Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid oak. The chair retains the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid oak. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen MCM Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery, a Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Plainview, NY
Fritz Hansen 0863" .
The timeless design of the the pair of Folke Ohlson chairs will elevate the style
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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Hansen Style Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hansen style chair for your home. A hansen style chair — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 652 variations of the antique or vintage hansen style chair you’re looking for, while we also have 69 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hansen style chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hansen style chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner each produced at least one beautiful hansen style chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Hansen Style Chair?
Prices for a hansen style chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.
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.
Questions About Hansen Style Chair
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What style is a bouclé chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
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Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.