Finn Juhl Chieftain
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Danish Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Recent Sales
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Danish Settees
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash, Leather
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Bamboo, Paper
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Alpaca
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Finn Juhl Chieftain For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.