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Large Coffee Table by Magnus Olesen Danish
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Large coffee table by Magnus Olesen Danish
This is a beautiful timeless coffee table designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak Coffee Table by Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, solid teak coffee or side table by Magnus Olsen, Durup Denmark features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife three seater sofa Magnus Olesen Denmark 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1956. This sculpted sofa features a solid teak wooden frame and the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 31.5 in
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Upholstery, Beech
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of three paper knife chairs, model 121, by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen from Denmark 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Donut Stool Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen Denmark 1970s Oak
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Basel, BS
Olesen in Denmark.
This pair comes in the favorable version in oak and black stained wood.
Both in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
H 14.18 in Dm 14.57 in
Set of Six Dining Side Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Olesen in the 1960ies in Denmark.
All chairs are in great original and used condition and come in dark
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Desk by Rud thygesen & Johnny sorensen for editor Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Brussels , BE
Desk in laminated wood, Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johhny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Danish Design slate top coffee table - Magnus Olesen 1960
By Magnus Olesen
Located in The Hague, NL
Stylish coffee table with a slate top and an oak base. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Rud Thygesen, Stools, Oak, Laminate, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in High Point, NC
by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Rud Thygesen, Stools, Oak, Laminate, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in High Point, NC
by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Rud Thygesen, Stools, Oak, Laminate, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s.
Dimensions of shorter piece: 15.5” H x 20.55” W x 20.55” D
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Vintage Danish Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table in Rosewood, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Renens, CH
A square coffee table from the Universe Series designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish design by Magnus Olesen, pair of armchairs. Original upholstery in orange-red
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Bentwood
Danish Coffee Table in Vintage Teak Edited by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Teak coffee table produced in Denmark by Magnus Olesen A/S Durup in the 1960s.
Its simple and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
‘Paperknife’ couch designed in the 1950s by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This is a 3-seat model
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31.11 in W 66.15 in D 29.14 in
1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak sofa from Magnus Olesen, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. An upholstered wooden sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Danish Modern Pair of Solid Teak End Tables by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern matching pair of side tables manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Durup circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Design Coat Rack Design by Magnus Olesen Made at Durup, 1970
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Design coat rack design by Magnus Olesen made at Durup, 1970
Danish Design coat rack
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Pair of Danish Armchairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
A pair of beech framed upholstered armchairs designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
1930s Parlor Chair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Portland, OR
A classic silhouette armchair from Magnus Oleson circa 1930s. Dark stained Beech frame and striped
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knive Chairs by Magnus Olesen in Teak, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Halle, DE
Pair of Danish armchairs, designed 1955 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Model Nr. 121. So
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Magnus Olesen Lounge Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø, Borge Jensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
in Denmark by high-quality furniture maker, Magnus Olesen. These very comfortable chairs are made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
frame.
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: Magnus Olesen
Origin: Denmark
Year: 1955
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Midcentury Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Set of Eight Solid Rosewood Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Dining Chairs
By Domus Danica, Magnus Olesen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Magnus Olesen
Manufacturer: Domus Danica
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29 in W 20.75 in D 19.75 in
Danish beechwood dining table by Thygesen and Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s
By Johnny Sørensen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish beechwood dining table by Thygesen and Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s.
Danish dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The pair of teak 'Paperknife' armchairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Paper Knife Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen 1962 3 Seater Sofa Model 191 Boucle
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Paper Knife Sofa Kai Kristiansen For Magnus Olesen 1962 Three Seater Model 191 Boucle
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Teak
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 28.75 in
Pair of 'Paper Knife' Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnus Olesen in Denmark. Beautifully crafted solid teak frames with the signature armrests that give
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Teak Easy Chair for Magnus Olesen Set of 2
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Kai Kristiansen Modell 121 paper knife easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by Magnus Olesen.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen mid century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
The sofa measures: 63
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen Grey Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen, these chairs are a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Square Green Table by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset Formica top. Multiple available, comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Red Magnus Olesen Lotus Chair in White Ash by Rud Thygensen & Johnny Sørensen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990's Modernist Magnus Olesen Lotus Chair by Rud Thygensen & Jonny Sørensen. Red upholstered
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 31 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen Armchair 5331 Model in Ash by Magnus Olesen 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Denmark by Magnus Olensen in 1970s.
It is composed of a solid ash structure, a seat and a back in black
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Green Linoleum Table/Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top. Comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 71 in
Armchairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 4
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered.
Each item is in very good original condition with minor signs of use.
Labeled by producer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Teak and Rosewood Side / End Table Denmark
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the manner of Magnus Olesen .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
carpenter shops, where he met Jorn Utzon, son of world famous Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the man behind
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Navy blue wool upholstery midcentury Danish modern pair of barrel chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Renens, CH
Armchair model 5331 designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, produced by Magnus Olesen in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Kai Kristiansen 4 Pc Danish Sofa Magnus Olesen Excellent Condition Denmark 1950s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood 4 piece sofa For Magnus Olesen Made In Denmanrk.
Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 17 in W 108 in D 30 in
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen Seating Group Model Universe, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Renens, CH
A rare seating arrangement designed by designer Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Kai Kristiansen coffee table in solid teak, 1960's Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen sofa table in teak with turnable top.
Made by Magnus Olsen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 4 "Universe 301" Dining Chairs, 1960, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen (marked on bottom of each chair).
Seats are newly reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 2 Easy Chairs 'Paperknife' or ‘Model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 easy chairs, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark starting
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
wood. One of the most graceful and beautiful chairs of the Danish Modern period. The set is accoplished
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955.
Gorgeous organic design style sculpted in solid teak.
Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Tree Sofa for Magnus Olesen Midcentury
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950s in date.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Rosewood Footstool by Magnus Olesen.
The footstool
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Rosewood
H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Set of Three Slate and Rosewood Coffee Tables "Universe" by Kai Kristiansen 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
was the last and best by far, example of the collaboration between Kai Kristiansen and Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
H 15.75 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
1980s Danish Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Oak Side Table
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen oak side table by Magnus Olsen.
The circular and very
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Kai Kristiansen Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen Corner chair in rosewood, cane and leather cushion.
Model Univers, made by Magnus
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cane
Kai Kristiansen Univers ottoman in leather and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen ottoman in rosewood and leather cushion.
Model Univers, made by Magnus Olsen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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Magnus Olesen Danish For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal magnus olesen Danish for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every magnus olesen Danish was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a magnus olesen Danish — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A magnus olesen Danish made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen and Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen each produced at least one beautiful magnus olesen Danish that is worth considering.
How Much is a Magnus Olesen Danish?
Prices for a magnus olesen Danish start at $1 and top out at $20,265 with the average selling for $2,781.
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.
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