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Pair of Mid Century Norwegian Teak Dining Chairs Curved Back
By Neils O. Möller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Norwegian teak dining chairs curved back. Black Vinyl seat cushions - Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Dining Chairs by Brødrene Sørheim / Norway
By Brødrene Sørheim, Sorheim Bruk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six teak dining chairs with original black faux-leather upholstery by Brødrene Sørheim. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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
Norwegian Modern Hans Brattrud “Scandia” Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
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
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
Set of 6 Mid Century Black Leather Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway circa 1970
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Round Top, TX
Attractive set of six mid century high-backed dining chairs/armchairs by Torbjørn Afdal.
Made of
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28 in W 24 in D 27.25 in
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad + Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Norway, 1960s
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
H 32 in W 17.99 in D 18.5 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, London
Set of ten dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
For Bruksbo
Cognac leather upholstery
Eight chairs
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
Set of Four '4' Kay Dining Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Architectural lines. Constructed from teak with the original woolen knit fabric. Circa 1960s.
---Dimensions---
Width: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Depth: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm
Height: 32 in / 81....
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Postmodern Norwegian Memphis Ebonized Black Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Madison, WI
Set of 4 Norwegian Post-Modern sculptural and incredibly unique statement dining chairs.
The seats
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 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
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
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 Ten Mid-19th Century Norwegian Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare Set of Ten Neoclassical armchairs. Elegant form with saber legs and simple arms . Made of beautiful golden colored birch. Extremely comfortable. Recently reupholstered . Denmark...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs "Bambi" by Rastad & Relling
By Rolf Rastad
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury dining chairs model "Bambi" by Rolf Rastad for Gustav Bahus, Norway
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Trybo Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon "Trybo" dining chairs, designed by Edvin Helseth for Trybo Furniture. Solid pine wood is
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs for Brødrene Sørheim
By Brødrene Sørheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs manufactured for Brødrene Sørheim in Norway, circa 1960s. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room 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 Dining Chairs in Pine, Model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian dining chairs in pine, model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s.
The "Trybo" series was
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 25.6 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Torstein Nilson for Westnofa Totem Dining Table with Six Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Dining room table with four side and two arm chairs. The table with six chairs has a post modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
6 x Edvin Helseth Trybo Fureka 313 Pine Brutalist Dining Chairs Stange Bruk
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
Located in Cambridge, GB
313 dining chairs by Norwegian interior designer Edvin Helseth (1925-2007), from the 'Trybo’ series
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
A Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Pine and Wool Velour, Scandinavia, c. 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful set of 4 dining room chairs by Norwegian designers Torbjørn Afdal and Harry Moen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set Of Six 1960s Dining Chairs In Rosewood & Ivory Bouclé By Sven Ivar Dysthe
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of six 1960s dining or conference chairs in Rio rosewood and bouclé fabric by Sven Ivar
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs with Leather Seats by Torstein Flatøy for Bahus
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and completely original set of four Post Modern design dining chairs.
Norwegain design, Model
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Iron
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H 39.8 in W 18.9 in D 20 in
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
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
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Teak Dining Chairs for Gustav Bahus 1960s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Emeryville, CA
aesthetics in mid-20th-century Scandinavian design. Exhibiting superior craftsmanship, each chair boasts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
4 Scandinavian Modern Teak Juliane Dining Chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 1960’s Mid Century Scandinavian Modern dining chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Teak
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 21 in
Set of Two Edvin Helseth Pinewood Dining Chairs with Armrests, Trybo Norway
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
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
Set of 4 Model 382 Dining Chairs in Mahogany by H.W. Klein, Denmark, c. 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Deland, FL
, Danish-made set of dining chairs that can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Rastad and Relling Six Bambi Chairs in Teak and Black Leather by Gustav Bahus
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rastad and Relling six Bambi chairs in teak and leather, Gustav Bahus, 1960s.
These chairs have
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
1960s Rondo Chairs by Jan Lunde Knudsen for Sorlie Mobler, Set of Four
By Jan Lunde Knutsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning set of four dining chairs designed by Jan Lunde Knudsen (1922-1990) in 1961 for Sorlie
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bendt Winge for Kleppe Møbelfabrikk Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Kleppe Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Bendt Winge for Kleppe Møbelfabrikk Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
This table measures: 13.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 63.75 in D 34.5 in
Ensemble de 8 Chaises de Salle à Manger en Chêne Massif, Norvège, 1980
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chaises scandinaves en chêne massif avec dossier ovale incliné et siège recouvert de tissu noir, circa 1980.
Dimensions : H 80 x L 43 et hauteur d’assise 40cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Ward Bennett Sheepskin Side, Dining Chairs, 2-6
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century side or dining chairs featuring sinuous ebonized Oak frames, dense Norwegian
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wool
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
By Hans Battrud, Hove Möbler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Italian design table
By Vintage Italian Glass, Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 4 Mid Century Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with Italian design dining
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Bambi Chair in Teak by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, c. 1960's
By Rolf Rastad, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Adolf Relling
Located in Deland, FL
This exceptional Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling is a stunning example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
Scandinavian Design period of the mid-twentieth century. He was born in the Norwegian town Bergen, grew up in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chairs (Henry Walter (h.w.) Klein for Bramin
By Henry Walter Klein, Henry W Klein, Design Bramin, Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Fort Collins, CO
(mid-1960s), a padded leather lounge chair on a five-star swivel base, but he was also known for wide
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 27 in W 33 in D 32.25 in
Falcon Leather Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 80cm W, 80cm D, 45cm Seat, 81cm H
Condition: Good
Designer: Sigurd Ressel
Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler
Model: Falcon
Material : Leather , Wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Teak tray with birch details by Arne Tidemand Ruud
By Arne Tidemand Ruud, AS Inventar
Located in Søgne, NO
, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Embrace the opportunity to infuse mid-century craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch, Teak
Danish Teak Sideboard by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in London, GB
returned to Norway to establish his own furniture and interiors business. His chairs, tables, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Pine, Model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian dining chairs in pine, model "Trybo" by Edvin Helseth, 1960s.
The "Trybo" series was
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 25.6 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Slated Rosewood Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler Norwegian Chair
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful slatted bent rosewood chair by Hans Brattrud made in Norway by Hove Mobler. From 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Alf Aarseth Teak Dining Chairs
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four stylish dining chairs in teak designed by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus of Norway, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB
Six rosewood 'Darby' chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal, Norway, 1960s. Made at the Bruksbo
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair Krogenäs Møbler of Norway Pine Armchairs with 3 Legs, ca. 1960
Located in Memphis, TN
Norwegian firm, Krogenäs Møbler. Designer authenticity is fire-branded on piece in runic script. Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Solid Afrormosia Dining Chairs with Blue Wool Upholstery, circa 1961
By Arnt Sorheim
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A fully restored and striking set of scarcely seen dining chairs designed by Arnt Sorheim for
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Model 146 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Alf Aarseth
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Material: Rosewood
Origin : Norway
Condition: Excellent, original
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Coffee Table
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oslo, NO
Mid-Century Modern Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood coffee table.
Fredrik Kayser (1924–1968)
Education
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Dining Table with 2 Extension Plates
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Oslo, NO
Midcentury Fredrik Kayser rosewood dining table with 2 extension plates, produced by Gustav Bahus
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 63 in
Gerhard Berg Low Sideboard with Sliding Doors in Teak, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Gerhard Berg low sideboard with sliding doors in teak, Norway, 1960s.
Handles in massive brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oslo, NO
prolific post-war Norwegian designers. His work is characterised by a refined understanding of shape and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Dining Chairs "Bruksbo" by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrikk, Norway, Mid-20th Century
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Greding, DE
Four dining chairs with leather upholstery and a straight wood frame. Label of Nesjestranda
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Norwegian Teak Dining Chairs Curved Back
By Neils O. Möller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid Century Norwegian teak dining chairs curved back. Black Vinyl seat cushions - Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Eight Carved Antique 19th Century Norwegian Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of eight carved antique upholstered dining chairs from Norway, circa 1850-1870. The high backs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Pair Norwegian 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Scandinavian Rococo pair of dining chairs.
This pair of hand cared birch chairs with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans Brattrud Scandia Dining Chairs for Hove Mobler, Norway
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans Brattrud teak bentwood Scandia dining chairs for Hove Mobler, Norway.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s Set of Eight Norwegian Teak and Chartreuse Dining Chairs
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in San Antonio, TX
chartreuse upholstery. Mid-Century Modern,
circa 1960s. Norway.
Dimensions:
40" H x 20" W x 19" D
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Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
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Norwegian Mid Century Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Norwegian mid century dining chair for your home. Each Norwegian mid century dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a Norwegian mid century dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Norwegian mid century dining chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Norwegian mid century dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Edvin Helseth, Torbjørn Afdal and Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Norwegian Mid Century Dining Chair?
Prices for a Norwegian mid century dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $36,791, while the average can fetch as much as $3,041.
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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