Vintage Danish Modern "Matador" Chair and Ottoman by Aage Christiansen
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christiansen
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic Danish mid century swivel chair and ottoman by Aage Christiansen. This handsome set has been reupholstered in a wool houndstooth fabric by Camira. It is slightl...
Steel
Michael Coffey 'El Morro' Desk and 'Matador' Chair, 1974
By Michael Coffey
Located in Dallas, TX
Made of Mozambique wood with swing out drawers and beautiful details. The 'Matador I' desk chair was a custom commission with a higher back as requested by the client.
Wood
Vintage Matador Lounge Chair by Aage Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christiansen
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage lounge chair armchair Matador Period 1960s Design Aage Christiansen Erhardsen & Andersen Denmark Condition Good Minor signs of wear Armchair size 73 x 92 x 88...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
1960s Easy Lounge Chairs Model Matador in Black Leather and Teak Base
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Model "Matador" lounge chair in teak and black leather designed by Aage Christiansen in the mid-1960s and produced by Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
Pair of 1960s Easy Lounge Chairs Model Matador in Black Leather and Teak Base
By Eran, Aage Christiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of model "Matador" lounge chairs designed by Aage Christiansen in the mid-1960s and produced by Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 32.25 in
1960s Easy Lounge Chair Model Matador Low Version in Black Leather and Teak Base
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Model "Matador" low back lounge chair in teak and black leather designed by Aage Christiansen in the mid-1960s and produced by Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Vintage swivel chair armchair Matador
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christiansen
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage lounge chair armchair Matador Period 1960s Design Aage Christiansen Erhardsen & Andersen Denmark Condition Good Minor signs of wear Swivel chair size 96 x 93 x 93...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
1960s, Danish design, Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen, lounge chairs.
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christiansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen, Nykøbing Mors. Pair of two lounge chairs model "Matador" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Leather, Teak
Aage Christiansen 'Matador' Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Aage Christensen
Located in Berlin, DE
'Matador' lounge chair in leather with footrest, designed by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen.
Leather, Wood
Spanish "Matador" T-Back Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in New Rochelle, NY
These chairs are some of the more unique and striking chairs that we've come across in recent days. They have intricately carved details, (note images 6 and 7) and are a great additi...
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,300 / set
H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Norwegian "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman Designed by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Genuine black leather and bentwood that gives an aesthetic definition with the typical Scandinavian narrative. Both pieces are in excellent condition, having been used very little an...
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
$4,200
H 37.5 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair in Leather
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for ...
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960s. Usually you get great design or you get super comfortable, but rarely both. This chair is both! Swivel and ...
Chrome
Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech
Alfred Christensen Style Highback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950's
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette and carved armrests in beech wood...
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs made from oak. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sl...
Wool, Oak
Mid Century Modern Plycraft Mulhauser Mr Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser
Located in Tulsa, OK
Iconic Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr chair and ottoman. Above average condition and structurally sound. Walnut veneer has some small chips and slight discolorations. Vinyl has one s...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 92 in D 41 in
Osvaldo Borsani attr Executive Desk with Sculptural Pedestals, Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1970s. Crafted in richly figured exotic wood veneer, the desk features a striking asymmetrical composition. T...
Wood
$1,958Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in L 29.93 in
Postmodern Desk, Writing Table by Bohumil Landsman, 1970s, Fully Restored
By Bohumil Landsman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Exquisitely crafted in the 1970s, this vintage desk showcases a harmonious blend of style and functionality. With its sleek and lightweight design, it exudes a timeless appeal that i...
Oak
$4,429 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...
Brass
$55,000
H 31.5 in W 82.66 in D 32.66 in
Desk, attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971), Italy, 1950s
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in New York, NY
Large executive desk with a gently curved form with angled side wings. The desk stands on legs with brass caps and features a lockable drawer beneath the top. Veneered in mahogany, t...
Brass
1960s Leather Lounge Chair by OPE Möbler Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1960s lounge chair in rich brown leather, produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden. This elegant piece exemplifies Scandinavian modern design, where refined craftsmanship meets unde...
Chrome
$2,400 / set
H 38 in W 31 in D 25 in
Gote Mobler Nassjo Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Sweden c. 1960's
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman, in original black leather upholstery. The lounge chair swivels and features a lock mechanism, the ottoman also swiv...
Leather, Wood
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 36 in
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the first being the very forward thinking d...
Upholstery, Teak
$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 35 in D 28 in
Iconic Space Age Version Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Iconic space-age version of the Mr. Chair and matching ottoman by Plycraft. This molded ply lounge chair/ottoman is designed by George Mulhauser and made by Plycraft features stylish...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,191 / set
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
MS68 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell, 1960s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable Mid-Century lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Madsen & Schubell, model MS68, produced by Bovenkamp in Denmark in the 1960s. This iconic Scandinavian moder...
Metal
$3,483 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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.
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