$4,595 / set
H 26 in W 21.25 in D 29 in
Pair Scandinavian Modern Jens Nielson "Laminex" Chairs by Westnofa
By Jens Nielsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Scandinavian Modern "Laminex" chairs designed by Jens Nielsen. Produced by Westnofa in Norway
Plywood
$9,058
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 27.17 in
Jens Nielson Easy Chair Model Laminex Produced by Westnofa in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Laminex designed by Jens Nielson. Produced by Westnofa in Norway.
Laminate, Beech
$2,657
H 27.37 in W 21.26 in D 29.14 in
Mid century Modern Vintage Side Chair Dark Brown Beech Laminex Jens Nielsen 1966
By Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair by Jens Nielsen for Westnofa
Beech
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in
Beech, Plywood
Laminex Lounge Chairs by Jens Nielsen
By Jens Nielsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Interesting knockdown lounge chair in beech faced plywood by Jens Nielsen for Westnofa, Norway
Jens Nielsen Laminex Chair Westnofa Norway, 1966
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped "Laminex" lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa, Norway
Birch, Plywood
Jens Nielsen Easy Chairs Laminex for Westnofa 1966, Norway
By Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Jens Nielsen Laminex lounge / easy chair designed produced by Westnofa, Norway in 1966. The chair
Wood
Jens Nielsen laminex plywood lounge chairs Westnofa
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Jens Nielsen for Westnofa, Norway 1966. This amazing
Westnofa Laminex Lounge Chair by Jens Nielsen, Norway, 1966
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Voorburg, NL
Stylish Laminex wooden lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen. Produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966
Plywood
Jens Nielsen "Laminex" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beech wood.
Pair of Laminex Chairs by Jens Nielsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Two piece laminated plywood joined together to form a sculptural easy chair. Can be completely
Pair of Laminex Chairs by Jens Nielson, circa 1960
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Surbiton, GB
Laminex model lounge chairs designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in the 1960s
Birch
Three Danish Laminex Folding Chairs by Jens Nielsen
By Jens Nielsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Three Laminex folding chairs of laminated beech by Danish design Jens Nielsen, circa 1970s. Note
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$4,450 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions....
Mahogany
$26,380
H 29 in W 88 in D 20 in
BOND DRESSER - Modern 6 Drawer Nude Cathedral Oak + Exotic Black/White Groove
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Bond Dresser," a true testament to contemporary American craftsmanship. This exceptional dresser transcends its utilitarian role and transforms into a statement piec...
Oak
19th Century French Convex Enfilade
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak enfilade from France in a wonderfully convex shape. The top has a beveled edge and follows down to simple sides. There are three drawers, all with beveled edge detai...
Oak
Micro KYLE pl - solid brass wall lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
*This model is highly customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "micro KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectl...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|60% Off
H 60 in Dm 28.75 in
Original Olympia Pendant Light by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte
By Daniela Puppa
Located in Aspen, CO
Original Olympia pendant light created in 1984 by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte. The pendant features a large frosted and clear glass disc on top of a conical milk glass piece that ...
Chrome
$1,744Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.94 in W 15.16 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Inlaid Nightstands, Early 20th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant pair of French bedside tables, dating to the beginning of 20th century, showcases timeless craftsmanship and refined design. Crafted in the Louis XV style, they feature ...
Walnut
French Early 20th Century Pine Refectory Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A thick, solid pine refectory or farmhouse table, from early 20th century France. Knots, beautiful grain, and an incredible range of textures give the 2 ¼” thick tabletop its abundan...
Pine
Pair of wooden Night stands by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of nightstands in sculpted massive wood with 2 drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024.
Wood
Custom Made Walnut & Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, England
Custom Made Esko ottoman from Dagmar design This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition is a stun...
Sheepskin, Walnut
18th Century French Enfilade
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak enfilade from France with beveled edge around the top and a plate rail along the back. the sides are paneled and the front contains three paneled drawers over three ...
Oak
$28,500
H 30 in W 74 in D 37 in
Sublime Rush Cane and Mahogany Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There are a mat...
Cane, Mahogany
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 60 in D 23 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
Walnut, Upholstery
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.