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Poul Kjaerholm & E Kold Christensen 'PK27' Leather Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm & E Kold Christensen 'PK27' chair in molded plywood and maple veneer, with brown
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Easy Leather Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Summerland, CA
Cognac leather color, heavy steel frame, easy comfortable leather chair. Designed by Poul
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Poul Hundevad Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, 1950's
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare rocking chair designed by Poul Hundevad, manufactured by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup, Denmark during
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Fritz Hansen PK20 Black Leather Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Basildon, London
The Fritz Hansen PK20 Black Leather Chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm, is a timeless icon of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"PK9" chair by Poul Kjaerholm, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in PARIS, FR
“PK9” chair designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chair is fully upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

 "PK9" chair by Poul Kjaerholm, 1960s
 "PK9" chair by Poul Kjaerholm, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s Additional Information
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful set of 4 original PK9 tulip chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chair in Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The PK9 also known as the “Tulip chair”, is made up of 3 pieces of brushed stainless steel that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

6xPK9 Poul Kjaerholm dining chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
6x Early PK9 Poul Kjaerholm dining chairs. First production Kold Christensen. Upholsterd in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

6xPK9 Poul Kjaerholm dining chairs
6xPK9 Poul Kjaerholm dining chairs
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern PK20 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. This early PK20 lounge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
H 35 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Poul Jensen for Selig Z Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural lounge chairs designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, showcasing a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Poul Nørreklit Set of Chairs
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Nørreklit set of chairs with original tan leather uphoistery. Frame of chromed steel.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Poul Nørreklit Set of Chairs
Poul Nørreklit Set of Chairs
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Pair of PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm, Denmark, Oxblood Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of PK 22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark. Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen. It’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - easy chair with reddish brown leather on frame of steel. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK27 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK27 easy chairs with leather upholstery, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Leather

Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Black Leather E Kold Christensen PK 22
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural PK22 Model Lounge Chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, signed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 11 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of all original PK 11 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. These chairs retain
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5). Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 easy chairs manufactured by E. Kold Christensen.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
H 27.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
By Erik Jørgensen, Poul Volther
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul M. Volther lounge chair in original black leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model EJ-5 Corona
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Set of Chairs "PK9" by Poul Kaerholm for Fritz Hansen. Denmark, designed 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Set of 6 Chairs model " PK9" Tulip chair in a Brown Grained Leather on three pieces of satin
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
By Poul Volther, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul M. Volther lounge chair new upholstered with brandy coloured full grain aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
H 14.325 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
2012 Poul Kjaerholm PK8 Dining Chairs in Leather and Brushed Aluminum
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are PK8 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1978. These particular
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lounge Chair Model PK22 Made In Walnut Elegance Leather By Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
The lounge chair PK22, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen 'PK20' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, lounge chair model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm "PK22" Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen in Cognac Leather, 1956
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Iconic Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Leather (2003 Pair) Discover timeless elegance with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK27 easy chair in excellent condition. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood

Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen with Leather Headrest
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen with Leather Headrest. Established in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of early PK22 Lounge Chairs in Leather by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, 1970s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 22 easy chairs in natural dark brown leather with matte chromed steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Easy Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
steel frame. The original idea for the chair was to use the excess leather strips from the production of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Easy Chair
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Easy Chair
H 35 in W 31.5 in D 29.7 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat 5). Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

4x 60s 70s Teak Chairs Dining Chair Poul M. Volther Frem Røjle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s teak chairs dining chair Poul M. Volther Frem Røjle Object: 4x chair Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs. Fritz Hansen. Stainless, Cognac Leather. Signed.
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Recent production in
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31-1' Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather and Steel
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 'PK 31-1' lounge chair, leather, chrome-plated steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's While his mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Poul Volther, Oak and Leather
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of six dining chairs by Poul Volther with frame of oak. New upholstered cushions with black
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2010 Pair Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a gorgeous pair of PK31 easy lounge chairs, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen black leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. Upholstered in luxurious black leather and featuring a sleek
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from the Rococo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Leather
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Leather
H 34.3 in W 61 in D 26.4 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair E. Kold Christensen Denmark Steel Leather 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munster, NRW
First edition of the PK20 lounge chair, a graceful, elegant masterpiece created in 1968 by Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Leather PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These vintage leather lounge chairs, designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul kjaerholm PK 20
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of early pk 20 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Kristensen in Brouwn leather and metal. Stamped with
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul kjaerholm PK 20
Poul kjaerholm PK 20
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Corona Lounge Chair Model EJ5 Made In Walnut Elegance Leather By Poul M. Volther
By Poul Volther, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Corona lounge chair, model EJ 5, upholstered in Walnut Elegance leather, designed by Poul M
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Corona Chair Model EJ 5 Made In Black Cava Leather By Poul M. Volther
By Poul Volther, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Lejre, DK
renowned Danish designer Poul M. Volther in 1964, this chair is a testament to his innovative approach to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1960s Poul Kjaerholm Christensen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs in Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original 1960s examples of the famous PK31 lounge chairs by danish designer Poul
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exquisite Cognac Leather PK22 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Leather Poul Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather poul chair for your home. A leather poul chair — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a leather poul chair, we have 1075 options in-stock, while there are 103 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the leather poul chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather poul chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather poul chair over the years, but those crafted by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen and Ole Wanscher are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a leather poul chair start at $547 and top out at $320,000 with the average selling for $6,074.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Questions About Leather Poul Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many people believe that leather chairs are worth it. Whether you're looking for accent chairs for a seating area, dining chairs to pair with your dining room table or an office chair to place at your desk, leather chairs can add to the overall visual appeal of a room, thanks to their texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and high-quality types, such as full-grain and top-grain leather, can stand the test of time. However, there are plenty of alternatives to leather upholstery available. Considering durability, comfort, appearance and maintenance requirements, as well as your budget, will help you select the right chair for any space. Explore a large collection of leather chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.

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