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Scandinavian Modern Bentwood And Chrome Side Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, bentwood side chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen features a curvaceous, steam
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lounge Chair, Midcentury Scandinavian Cantilever Chrome and Webbing
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Midcentury Scandinavian cantilever chrome and webbing lounge chair.
I’ve never seen another one
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Experience timeless
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Scandinavia, 1970s.
This pair of easy chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Egg Chair
By Restoration Hardware, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fantastic vintage Scandinavian egg chair! Drawing inspiration from the iconic Danish Arne Jacobsen design
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Wingback Egg Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern wingback lounge chair was produced in the mid 20th century in Sweden. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Grey Fabric
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling. Soft
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Black Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Blue Fabric
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Brown Leather
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
1970s, Danish swivel chair, original condition, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian swivel chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 41.34 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Contemporary Boho Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Zero
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Zero col. 0012
Chair
W 65 cm / D 94 cm / H 73,5 cm / SH 44
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Danish Brown Leather + Chrome Frame Lounge Chair #2, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
chair’s angular chrome frame contrasts beautifully with the rich, chocolate brown leather sling seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Brown Leather + Chrome Frame Lounge Chair #1, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
chair’s angular chrome frame contrasts beautifully with the rich, chocolate brown leather sling seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s, Danish swivel chair, original condition, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish swivel chair in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Adjustable seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.83 in W 32.68 in D 36.23 in
Pirate Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in New York, NY
Iconic design from Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykkin, flat bar chrome frame with brown leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Series7 Chair, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
By Esko Pajamies
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Highback Leather Chair with Ottoman in Beige Leather by Swedese
By Swedese
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman designed by Roger Person for Swedese in 2005. Soft
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 44.25 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Black Leather
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Finish: Mirror Chrome Steel
Back: Leather, Spectrum, Black 31320
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Leather (Spectrum)
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Finish: Mirror Chrome Steel
Back: Leather, Spectrum, Mineral
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Brown Velvet
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.21
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm / SH 42 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 8 Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Barnum Bouclé
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Barnum Boucle Col.24
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm / SH
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Yellow Velvet
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.79
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm / SH 42 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Green Velvet
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.104
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm / SH 42 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Yellow Fabric
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Hallingdal col.0457
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm / SH
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Lounge Chair, Chrome, Fabric, Finland, 1970
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, J.Merivaara
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and beige fabric "Kiki Moka" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Scandinavian Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Scandinavian leather swivel desk chair by Torbjorn
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Leather Lounge Chair SET from IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
version of the iconic model. The frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The seat is made of black
Category
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Elegant and modern dining chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Arne Norell Velvet and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Ari' Lounge Chair and Ottoman Footstool designed by Arne Norell for Norell
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Arne Norell Leather and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern 'Ari' Lounge Chair and Ottoman Footstool designed by Arne Norell for Norell
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in London, GB
excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.82 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden
The chair has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Verner Panton Danish White Lacquer, Chrome Upholstered Slipper Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century (1970s) slipper chairs with white lacquered frames that create curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.5 in W 30 in D 38 in
Scandinavian Modern Early KEVI Task Desk Chair By Jørgen Rasmussen
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Engelbrechts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These iconic Danish Modern office chairs were designed by architect and designer Jørgen Rasmussen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ox Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Red Fabric, Chrome Legs.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman Model AP 46 expertly reupholstered in a red wood blend fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35 in W 38 in D 39 in
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
by Hove Mobler in midcentury, circa 1960.
The chair is made of a chromed steel base and the seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Side Chairs by Börge Lindau, 1980s
By Borge Lindau
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four side chairs, in ash wood, leather and chrome frame. Designed by Börge Lindau for Blå
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scand Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Black & Chrome Office Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 black & chrome office chair designed by Fritz
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
By Hans Battrud, Hove Möbler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs are 37.5'' tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Classic Modernist Side Chair, Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chairs model 7 by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen / Knoll
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Seagull armrest chair 3208 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1972.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Haderslev, DK
iconic Seagull/Lily 3208 armrest chair fully original down to the rare orange lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe
By David Rowland
Located in Beirut, LB
.
The chairs are stackable, made with metal wire chrome frame and metal sculpted seat and back in blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
1960s Swivel Chair By Dux Of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This 1960s Maize Yellow Bouclé Fabric Upholstered Swivel Chair by DUX of Sweden is a striking
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 19.1 in D 16.93 in
1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Very rare office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Henry W. Klein Leather Swivel Lounge Chair 1960s
By Henry W Klein
Located in Handewitt, DE
Henry W. Klein for Bramin Denmark, 1960s brown leather lounge chair with tilt and rotation function
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Geoffrey Harcourt Lounge Chair by Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Scandinavian modern vinyl lounge chair with flat steel base designed by Geoffrey Harcourt
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Danish mid century modern tufted brown leather lounge chairs
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian mid century modern Brown puffy tufted leather lounge chairs. Great design with
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Pot Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin / Shearling
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Pot Chair Designed in 1959 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Reupholstered in Sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
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Scandinavian Chrome Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Scandinavian chrome chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and animal skin, all Scandinavian chrome chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 300 antique and vintage Scandinavian chrome chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Scandinavian chrome chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern Scandinavian chrome chairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small Scandinavian chrome chairs measuring 9.5 inches across. There have been many well-made Scandinavian chrome chairs over the years, but those made by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Arne Norell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Scandinavian Chrome Chairs?
Prices for Scandinavian chrome chairs start at $319 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,587.
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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