$4,400
H 29 in W 59 in D 16 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Convertible Fold Out Console Dining Table 1 Drawer
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern convertible fold out console dining table 1 drawer.
Teak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 0.04 in D 82.68 in
Convertible 3-Seat Sofa, 2-Seat Sofa with Armchair or 3 Armchairs by Svend
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Completely restored: Convertible: 3-seat sofa, 2-seat sofa with armchair or 3 armchairs by Svend Age Eriksen, solid Teak, 1960s, Design: Svend Age Eriksen, Prod.: Glostrup Møbelfabri...
Wood
Danish Modern Convertible Teak Sofa Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern convertible teak sofa daybed.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Harbo Sølvsten Model "Tivoli-Df 22" Convertible Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare sofa and daybed was made by Danish designer, Harbo Sølvsten, and is an exquisite piece of Danish Modern design history.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 82.75 in D 31.5 in
Juul Kristensen Convertible Danish Three-Seat Teak Sofa Sleeper, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The sculpted arms stand out within the sleek, Minimalist, modern, low profile design. Solid teak frame with rigid construction. Cushions, fabric and springs are in near mint conditio...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Convertible Daybed Sofa for Komfort
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Wahl Iversen teak convertible daybed sofa for Komfort.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 122.5 in D 31 in
Two-Piece Convertible Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard by France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
A very versatile pair of settees that are comprised of original upholstered sturdy cushions with springs on a teak frame. Arms have caned panels that drop down with brass hardware to...
Brass
Danish Modern Convertible Daybed/Sofa on Chrome and Walnut Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish walnut convertible sofa is comprised of two seats (joined to their respective headrests by tubular chromed steel supports) which can be turned inward to convert from sofa...
Steel, Chrome
Hans Wegner Teak Convertible Daybed / Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hudson, NY
Hans Wegner convertible sofa-daybed. Very functional design allows the back to fold up and lock, converting sofa to comfortable twin bed .
Teak, Fabric
Danish Daybed Sleeper Convertible Sofa Wool Upholstery Teak Frame
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern folding convertible sofa daybed compact clean design teak frame wool upholstery.
Wool, Teak
Danish Modern Mid-Century Birch Convertible Sofa Day Bed
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A stylish and practical danish modern mid-century modern birch convertible sofa day bed.
Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa / Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Convertible sofa / day bed designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. The caned backrest lifts up and locks in place allowing use as a twin bed for sleeping.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Convertible High-back Sofa in Oak by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this versatile sofa to be reconfigurable either as a two-seater sofa with a matching easy chair or as three independent chairs. The upholstered high-back frame i...
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Teak Convertible Sofa Day Bed
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gorgeous Danish teak convertible sofa/day bed with original upholstery.
Upholstery
Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa Day Bed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Designed by Danish designer Hans Wegner circa 1960, this teak framed sofa converts into a twin size day bed by simply lifting the caned back rest. The legs are solid teak. The sofa c...
Teak, Cane
Peter Hvidt Convertible Sofa Daybed in Stunning Original Condition
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s model 453 daybed/sofa beautifully crafted of solid teak with modern cane arm detail by Peter Hvidt, Denmark. Using solid brass hardware, the arms fold down extending the sofa ...
Cane, Teak, Wool
1970s Convertible Danish Sofa or Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1970s era conversion sofa into daybed from Denmark, this piece has undergone a complete restoration on every level, the solid African wood frame has been refinished and lacquer...
Aluminum
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$654Sale 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
$2,500 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$794Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$8,530 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
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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