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Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Nearly perfect Norwegian teak mid-century modern armchair. Circa the 1960’s, truly eye-catching
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Special Hans Brattrud lounge chair. Designed in the 1960s.
This Scandia chair for Hove Mobler is
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Special Hans Brattrud easy chair. Designed in the 1950s.
The design with the vertical ribs
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Foam, Beech
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Norway Modern Teak & White Boucle Fabric High Lounge Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high lounge chair was manufactured in Norway during the 1960s. The frame is made of teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century design black leather lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Good
Period: 1970’s
Material: Wood, Leather
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chair by Slåke Møbelfabrik, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
people, the type of seat most closely associated with chairs from the Scandinavian mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 31.3 in W 22.45 in D 33.27 in
Rare Hunting Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Bergen, NO
A unique chance to get, one of a few existing, Torbjørn Afdals Hunter Chair.
The Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Design Leather Office Chair, Italy, 1988
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design leather office desk chair, made in Italy, 1988
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chairs by Slåke Møbelfabrikk, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and, for some people, the type of seat most closely associated with chairs from the Scandinavian mid
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 31.3 in W 22.45 in D 33.27 in
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo,
Norway, 1960s.
Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 18.71 in D 22.84 in
Set of 6 Torbjorn Afdal Norwegian Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The Set of 6 Torbjørn Afdal Norwegian Dining Chairs represents the epitome of Scandinavian design
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Leather Chrome Lounge Chair By Sigurd Ressell for Restoration
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Norwegian Mid Century design with heavy chrome frame and comfortable worn leather padded
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.5 in W 30.5 in D 29 in
Norwegian Cantilever Easy Chairs in Leather by Jon Hjortdal, Velledalen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This 1970s Norwegian armchair, designed by Jon Hjortdal for Velledalen Mobler, is a stylish and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century Orange Tweed Geometric Club Chair
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this wonderfully unusual mid-century Scandinavian club chair! Featuring a unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Rybo Rykken Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original vintage Mid-Century Modern bent rosewood and leather "Kengu" lounge chair with matching
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Champagne Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hjellegjerde Made in Norway
By Hjellegjerde AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Step into the realm of classic Norwegian design with this vintage Hjellegjerde leather lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 39 in W 30 in D 25 in
1960s Mid Century Two-Part Jens Nielson Westnofa Laminex Beech Folding Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Jens Nielson chair
A rare mid-century two-part Jens Nielson for Westnofa' Laminex' beech two
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Pine Lounge Chair in the Style of Edvin Helseth
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple crate style lounge chair in the style of Edvin Helseth whose clean and characterful
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 26.5 in W 28.25 in D 30.625 in
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
By Bjarne Hansen, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Westnova, Norway 1960s
If you're looking for a stylish and comfortable lounge chair that combines modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair Green Leather and Rosewood Attributed to Fredrik Kayser, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
design, Kaare Klint aas well as Borge Mogensen's perennial designs. The chair shows very minor wear such
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 33 in
Norwegian Modern Hans Brattrud “Scandia” Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
chairs part of the “Scandia” series, designed by Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, circa 1957. One
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Norwegian Rocking Chair by Aksel Hansson in Pine, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and very comfortable Norwegian Rocking Chair was made and designed by Aksel Hansson
Category
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
Mid Century 711 Lounge Chair by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbelfabrikk, c1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this breathtaking mid-century modern teak chair, designed by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Hans Bratturd Scandia Rosewood Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry. His designs include the iconic chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 40.16 in W 28.75 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Minimalist Jens Nielsen, Lounge Chairs, for Westnofa, Norway
By Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of minimal lounge chairs designed by Jens Nielson and produced in 1966 by Westnofa Norway
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
any seating arrangement. Made in Norway. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Lounge chair: 27
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare safari lounge chairs in the style of Arne Norell, Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
By Bruksbo, Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare pair of safari lounge chairs produced by Bruksbo, Norway, during the 1970s.
Made in
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Oak 'Hunter' Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Norwalk, CT
chairs exude a sense of mid-century Scandinavian adventure, or adventurous lounging.
Afdal's masterful
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30 in W 25 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Teak Highback Lounge Chair by Arnt Lande for Stokke, Norway, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Arnt Lande and made in Norway by Stokke Mobler this gorgeous "Combi Star" lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 39.5 in W 26.75 in D 33.5 in
1960s Mid Century "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Set of 2
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Delft, NL
Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
Set of pine chairs from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 27.56 in W 20.67 in D 18.51 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Easy Chair by Fredrik Kayser in Teak 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare Easy Chair Model 563, designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne in Norway in the 1950s. Restored
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
, width 64cm.
A beautiful lounge chair, designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Edvin Helseth Pinewood Dining Chairs with Armrests, Trybo Norway
By Trybo, Edvin Helseth
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of two chairs designed by Edvin Helseth and manufactured in Norway by Trybo during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 26.38 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century "Tono" Easy Chair Attributed to Torbjorn Afdal for Sandvik Mobler
By Sandvik Mobler
Located in Asheville, NC
The ‘Tono’ chair was designed by Torbjorn Afdal and the Norwegian manufacturer Sandvik Mobler
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery with baseball stitching designed by Norwegian industrial designer Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of Hunter Safari lounge chairs designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38 in W 26.75 in D 35 in
Mid Century Modern Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with the iconic elegance of this vintage mid-century modern Falcon chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 32 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hjelle Mobelfabrik
Located in San Marcos, CA
Mobeklfabrik in Norway in the 1960's.
This exquisite and comfortable chair, recently imported from Europe to
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs ‘Darby’ Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Norway, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, London
the commission to design the chairs and tables for the Parliament and courthouse in Oslo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Westnofa Norwegian Black Leather and Red Wool Reversible Chaise Lounge
By Westnofa Furniture, Göte Möbler Nässjö, Ingmar Relling
Located in Chattanooga, TN
manufacturers. Their innovative, contemporary designs put Norway on the map as one of the best sources of fine
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk "Klarinett" Teak Lounge Chair
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury “Klarinett” lounge chairs designed and manufactured by More Lenestol in Norway, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 6 Hunting Chairs in Pine by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Mid Century, 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 6 hunting dining chairs in solid pine with cord seat and back. Designed by Torbjørn
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine, Wool
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Scandinavian Armchairs in Teak, Modell Petit by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Bergen, NO
Two beautiful armchairs in teak with original leather.
Modell Petit, designed by Torbjørn Afdal in
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 29.14 in
Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs "Model 145" by Gustav Bahus
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of 8 vintage Scandinavian modern teak dining chairs Model 145 designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Back Cognac Siesta Lounge by Westnofa Newly Upholstered
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Leather
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa low back Siesta chair. This authentic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 31.5 in
313 Chair By Edvin Helseth For Trybo
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Dorchester, GB
Experience comfort in modern style with the 313 Chair by Edvin Helseth for Trybo. It features an
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Lommedalen, NO
the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed the chair in 1944 in his small basement
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Ingmar Relling Lounge Chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning vintage armchairs in solid afromosia wood, designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Model 924 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Norwegian lounge chair features rich vintage leather and sculpted arms
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 1960s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Wien, AT
These 4 Mic-Century leather chairs from the 1960s are in exceptionally good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Pair of Scandinavian Scandia Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 2000s
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
pair of chairs was manufactured by Fjordfiesta in Norway at the first years of 21th century. Steam-bent
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Fredrick Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A. Kayser for Vatne Mobler in Norway. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a comfortable, luxurious
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Torbjorn Afdal Butterfly Chairs, 1950s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
century modern accent chairs epitomize modern design and mid century modernism. The chairs are curvaceous
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of three modernist chairs was designed by H.W. Klein for the Danish manufacturer Bramin
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
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Mid Century Norwegian Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century Norwegian design chair available at 1stDibs. Each mid century Norwegian design chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century Norwegian design chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid century Norwegian design chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century Norwegian design chair over the years, but those crafted by Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler and Ingmar Relling are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Norwegian Design Chair?
Prices for a mid century Norwegian design chair start at $861 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $1,506.
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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