$2,133 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
John Vedel Rieper 4 Oak Chairs with Leather Seat , Denmark, 1962
By John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Paris, IDF
John Vedel-Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, set of 4 dining chairs, oak, leather, made in Denmark
Leather, Oak
$3,556 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Dining chairs by John Vedel Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1957
By John Vedel-Rieper, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four dining chairs designed by John Vedel Rieper. Produced in Denmark by Erhard Rasmussen
Wool, Oak
$11,854 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of eight John Vedel Rieper Dining Chairs in oak and cane, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful set of eight dining chairs, designed by John Vedel Rieper and manufactured by Källemo
Cane, Oak
Set of Six Diningchairs by John Vedel Rieper
By John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs in patinated oak and new cane. Presented at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Exhibition in 1962. Børge Mogensen / Erhard Rasmussen.
Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather by John Vedel-Rieper, Denmark for Källemo
By Källemo, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Goteborg, SE
4 dining chairs in solid oak and natural leather. Designed by the Danish designer John Vedel-Rieper
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo, 1960s
By Källemo, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Scandinavian benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo (Sweden), 1960s. Beautiful
Teak
Small Danish Sofa or Settee by John Vedel Rieper for Anker Petersen
By John Vedel-Rieper, Anker Pedersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish compact sofa with unbroken curves designed by John Vedel-Rieper and produced by Anker
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 27.76 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table or Desk by John Vedel Rieper for Erhard Rasmussen, Denmark, 1957
By Erhard Rasmussen, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table by John Vedel Rieper. Produced in Denmark by cabinet maker Erhard Rasmussen. Originally
Brass
Dining Table by John Vedel Rieper
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in solid oak designed by John Vedel-Rieperl for Erhard Rasmussen. Literature:4 0
Oak
Set of Four Side Chairs by John Vedel-Rieper
By Erhard Rasmussen, John Vedel-Rieper
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four side chairs in solid oak with original leather seats. Designed by John Vedel-Rieperl
Leather, Oak
3-Seat Sofa and Easy Chair by John Vedel-Rieper
By Anker Pedersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3-seat and easy chair reupholstered with two-colored Tonica wool fabric from Kvadrat, legs in stained beech. Maker Anker Petersen. Design 1952.
Beech
Hans J. Wegner - Extremely Rare Swivel Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Literature: Vibeke Bruun, Esbjørn Hiort, Richard Kjærgård, John Vedel-Rieper, Dansk Kunst Hånd Værker
Rectangular Teak Grid Top Coffee Cocktail Table or Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Quistgaard for Dansk. attributed to John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo, Sweden Please contact us if you have
Teak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Seagrass, Pine
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs. This exam...
Oak, Bouclé
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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$8,891 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs "Asserbo" by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Original set of ten dining chairs model "Asserbo", designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. The chairs are made of pine with seagrass seating. T...
Seagrass, Pine
$1,800 / item
H 31 in W 16 in D 20 in
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1962
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
Oak, Papercord
$11,380 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
A very beautiful set of 6, 4 side chairs Mod. BM 61 and 2 armchairs Mod. BM62, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. All chairs are in very good condition w...
Cane, Oak
$12,022
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Four Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four Børge Mogensen dining chairs model no. 3251 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on an oak frame, in original condition with a wonderful age and patina. Fast ...
Leather, 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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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