$10,000 / set
H 38.25 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Swedish Gustavian Armchairs by Johan Erik Höglander, circa 1790
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Huntington, NY
A stunning pair of Gustavian armchairs made in Stockholm and signed by Johan Erik Höglander (1758-1813). Arched shield back style with bow front seats.
Linen, Wood, Paint
$4,600
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 22 in
Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström and Johan E. Höglander, circa 1790
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748-1813) and signed IEH.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Late 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Made by master craftsman Johan Erik Hoglander in Stockholm (1750-1813). Considered to be one of Sweden's best chair makers during the 18th Century.
Upholstery, Pine
Erik Höglund Inspired Iron & Green Glass Wall Candle Sconce, Sweden, 1960s
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled iron wall sconce featuring a vertical central spine with symmetrical scrollwork at multiple tiers. Cross-form elements anchor the top and bottom of the composition, wh...
Enamel, Iron
Pair of Swedish High-Class Armchairs
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Swedish frame chairs that are high-class Stockholm work. Signed Johan Eric Höglander (Sweden, 1750-1813) and with the Stockholm chairmaker's seal. The chairs have pearl gra...
Wood
Set Of Two Candelabras designed by Eik Hogland, Sweden
By Johan Erik Hoglander, Kosta Boda
Located in Antwerp, BE
A decorative set midcentury modern four-armed table candelabras, designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Made in wrought iron, amber glass, 1970s.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.5 in W 24.44 in D 24 in
18th c. Swedish Early Gustavian Period Pair of Armchairs by Johan Erik Höglander
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Gustavian period armchairs with provenance, signed by master craftsman, Johan Erik Höglander, Stockholm 1777-1813. Considered to be one of Sweden's best chair makers during...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Original Paint Armchair by Johan Erik Höglander
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish period Gustavian armchair signed IEH by Erik Höglander (1750-1813) from Stockholm. This beautifully made chair has been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint and has be...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chairs, Stockholm, Signed
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish grey painted gustavian chairs made by Johan Erik Höglander (1748-1813), circa 1780. Signed JEH and with the Chairmakers guild stamp of Stockholm.
Wood
Rare Early 19th Century Gustavian Windsor Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare Gustavian armchair in the Windsor style by master chair maker Johan Erik Hoglander, Signed IEH. Original finish with great patination.
Oak
Pair of Gustavian Stools
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of high-quality Gustavian works from Stockholm, signed by Johan Erik Höglander (Sweden, 1750-1813). The stools are elegantly curved on all sides, adding extra sophistication.
Upholstery, Wood
Gustavian Armchairs by Johan Erik Hoglander
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gustavian Armchairs by Johan Erik Hoglander who was the head carpenter to King Gustav III.
Wood
Set of Four Signed Gustavian Side Chairs by Johan Erik Hoglander
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four open back Gustavian side chairs in a worn pale grey patina, signed by Johan Erik Hoglander (1748-1813), head carpenter to King Gustav III and one of the Gustavian periods...
Excellent Pair of Gustavian Armchairs
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Djursholm, SE
An excellent pair of painted Gustavian armchairs signed and hallmarked Johan Erik Höglander, Stockholm circa 1790, original paint with some minor retouching.
Pine
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
Vintage French Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s, French wrought iron coffee table with glass top. Original distressed painted finish. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 53" Depth: 37.5".
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
Beech
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lune console tables embodies the timeless sophistication of Gustavian design. Crafted from pine wood, the tables feature gracefully cur...
Pine, Paint
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet with repainted robin's egg blue exterior. Upper cabinet opens to three full shelves (and one partial carved) scraped to remnants of original red paint. Lower...
Brass, Iron
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
$11,900 / set
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The light-grey Scandinavian club chairs have an ova...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
$5,511Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
19th Century Swedish Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish center table is a beautiful example of Gustavian design, showcasing refined craftsmanship and timeless appeal. The table features a round top with c...
Pine
On Hold|$3,548 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs
Located in London, GB
These late C18th chairs are a lovely example of Swedish Gustavian style. The oval backrest has decorative cutouts and delicate carving to the top rim and the wood is painted in a typ...
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian klismos chairs. With carved detailing around the chairs and down the legs. Repainted in soft grey and upholstered in linen. Circa ...
Linen, Wood
Early Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Gustavian (Swedish Rococo) sofa with two bolsters and seat cushion.
Wood
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet from Varmland. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has four shelves and five small drawers (with simp...
Iron
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.