$2,174 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
John Vedel Rieper 4 Oak Chairs with Leather Seat , Denmark, 1962
By John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Paris, FR
John Vedel-Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, set of 4 dining chairs, oak, leather, made in Denmark
Leather, Oak
$3,623 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Dining chairs by John Vedel Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1957
By Erhard Rasmussen, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four dining chairs designed by John Vedel Rieper. Produced in Denmark by Erhard Rasmussen
Wool, Oak
$12,077 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of eight John Vedel Rieper Dining Chairs in oak and cane, 1962
By John Vedel-Rieper, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful set of eight dining chairs, designed by John Vedel Rieper and manufactured by Källemo
Cane, Oak
Set of Six Diningchairs by John Vedel Rieper
By John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs in patinated oak and new cane. Presented at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Exhibition in 1962. Børge Mogensen / Erhard Rasmussen.
Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather by John Vedel-Rieper, Denmark for Källemo
By John Vedel-Rieper, Källemo
Located in Goteborg, SE
4 dining chairs in solid oak and natural leather. Designed by the Danish designer John Vedel-Rieper
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo, 1960s
By John Vedel-Rieper, Källemo
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Scandinavian benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo (Sweden), 1960s. Beautiful
Teak
Small Danish Sofa or Settee by John Vedel Rieper for Anker Petersen
By John Vedel-Rieper, Anker Pedersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish compact sofa with unbroken curves designed by John Vedel-Rieper and produced by Anker
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 27.76 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table or Desk by John Vedel Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, Denmark, 1957
By John Vedel-Rieper, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table by John Vedel Rieper. Produced in Denmark by cabinet maker Erhard Rasmussen. Originally
Brass
Dining Table by John Vedel Rieper
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in solid oak designed by John Vedel-Rieperl for Erhard Rasmussen. Literature:4 0
Oak
Set of Four Side Chairs by John Vedel-Rieper
By John Vedel-Rieper, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four side chairs in solid oak with original leather seats. Designed by John Vedel-Rieperl
Leather, Oak
3-Seat Sofa and Easy Chair by John Vedel-Rieper
By Anker Pedersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3-seat and easy chair reupholstered with two-colored Tonica wool fabric from Kvadrat, legs in stained beech. Maker Anker Petersen. Design 1952.
Beech
Hans J. Wegner - Extremely Rare Swivel Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Literature: Vibeke Bruun, Esbjørn Hiort, Richard Kjærgård, John Vedel-Rieper, Dansk Kunst Hånd Værker
Rectangular Teak Grid Top Coffee Cocktail Table or Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Quistgaard for Dansk. attributed to John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo, Sweden Please contact us if you have
Teak
$19,500 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the 1...
Faux Fur
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By Figure Ground, Donald Judd, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
$7,126 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$676Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid Century Modern-style walnut extending dining table with tapered legs. The tabletop is finished in rich walnut with mitered edges in Dark Chocolate. It features self-storing lea...
Wood
Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps in Teak, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of table lamps was produced by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak wood, the circular bases have an interesting hand carved arched motif thro...
Fabric, Teak
$1,210Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the pas...
Leather, Oak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
On Hold|$1,200
H 20.87 in Dm 28.35 in
Danish Modern Round Coffee Table in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller Style, 1970s
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
A fine Danish Modern round coffee table in solid pine, made in the style of Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. This sculptural coffee / side table will complem...
Pine
$2,177 / item
H 48 in Dm 16 in
Modernist Bamboo Lamp with Grass Shade and Seagrass Base by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials inspired by the 20th century’s most illustrious cultural expo. Model No. 011 features...
Cement, Brass
$1,800
H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 26.78 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining Table in Oak, Baroque Style, 1970s
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
This piece is a versatile desk or small dining table crafted in oak, showcasing the elegance of Baroque style with a touch of mid-century modernity. Made in the 1970s by a Danish cab...
Oak
$88,773 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Arne Norell & Sven Ellekaer Armchair for Coja Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, FR
Comfortable armchair designed by Arne Norell for Coja, made in the 1960s. in Sweden. Black leather padded cushions draped in a dark stained wooden frame. Good original condition
Leather, Wood
Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Svend Langkilde, Langkilde Møbler
Located in London, England
Sven Langkilde - Rare Mahogany Desk This delightful and sophisticated desk was made in highly limited quantities by Danish designer Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company La...
Mahogany
S 20 Leather Ottoman by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
S 20 leather ottoman/stool by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1967. Provenance: Maison Gauthier by Jean Prouvé. Saint Dié 1962 Via Atelier Chapo Créations : Same manufacture a...
Leather, Elm
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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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.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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