$12,406
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
$24,718Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Daybed Bench Model 161 Hans Olsen Bramin, 1957
By Hans Olsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Olsen Bramin Daybed teak bench, model 161. Denmark 1960s.
Teak
Mid-Century, Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Modular Sofa Bench
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rare sofa bench designed by Hans Olsen for Brahmin Møbler circa 1960s. Solid teak base with two
Suede, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
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H 27.96 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Modular TV Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Dallas, TX
This bench was designed by Hans Olsen in 1957. It was a featured item in case study house #20
Cane, Teak
Bench / Daybed in the style of Hans Olsen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sturdy and original teak bench or daybed in the style of Hans Olsen. There are 2 metal cross
Metal
Rare Hans Olsen Modular Seating Group
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Solid teak and hemp modular seating group by Hans Olsen circa late 1950's. Phenomenally designed
Teak, Hemp, Upholstery
Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set
By Hans Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Danish tandem modular seating set with three Italian linen covered seats in a medium dark tan tone with a walnut side table resting on a beautifully constructed solid walnut frame....
Hans Olsen Modular Conver-Table TV Bench Set
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Modular seating set designed by Hans Olsen and made by Bramin in the 1950s. Solid teak / Afrormosia
Cane, Teak
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H 27.96 in W 76.78 in L 27.96 in
Modular TV Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and wicker. Model used in the case study house #20, known as the bass house, completed in 1958.
Cane, Teak
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H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Teak and cane sofa / bench by Hans Olsen. This piece is modular and can be arranged to best meet
Teak, Cane
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H 28.75 in W 74 in D 25 in
Three Chair Modular Seating Bench / Sofa in Walnut by Gerald McCabe, USA, 1960s
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! Often mistaken for the Model 161 bench by Hans Olsen (for Bramin, this
Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 74 in D 25 in
2 Chair Modular Seating Bench / Sofa in Walnut by Gerald McCabe, USA, c. 1960's
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! Often mistaken for the Model 161 bench by Hans Olsen (for Bramin, this
Walnut
Hans Olsen Modular Seating Set
By Hans Olsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This rare Hans Olsen for Bramin modular seating is from the early 1960s. The set's versatility is
Sold
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 27 in
Hans Olsen "Series 137" Danish Teak Sofa or Bench for N.A. Jorgensens, Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Scarce Danish two-seat sofa or bench designed by Hans Olsen for N.A. Jorgensens Mobelfabrik (Bramin
Upholstery, Teak
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H 11.82 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957 Teak Daybed
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic sofa model TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, produced by Bramin, Denmark 1957. Made of solid
Metal
Hans Olsen Daybed / Bench
By Hans Olsen
Located in Fulton, CA
A fine Danish Modern daybed / bench designed by Hans Olsen.
Walnut
Danish Modern Modular Seating Group by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century sofa has two cane seats and a table that can be removed or reconfigured.The seat cushions are new and have been professionally upholstered. This rare modula...
Sycamore, Cane, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Teak Sofa/Bench by Hans Olsen for Bramin
By Hans Olsen
Located in Asheville, NC
This Danish teak sofa/bench by the renowned Hans Olsen for Bramin is a true gem that seamlessly
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Daybed/Bench by Hans Olsen
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in New London, CT
Rare three seat bench by Hans Olsen for Bramin, circa 1956. Newly reupholstered with new foam and
Fabric, Teak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,650 / item
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
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
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$6,322 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$116,394
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$7,110 / set
H 29.93 in W 89.77 in D 11.03 in
Mogens Koch Bookcases Set of Three Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in Oregon pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
Pine
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
H 41 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors, original brass hardware and paneled sides. Interior is enameled with two mesh shelve...
Oak
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$2,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$13,719 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
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.