1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - Made of solid palisander wood - Armrests 61cm
Wood, Palisander
Model 431 Armchair in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather Measurements: 27" wide x 24" deep x 35" tall, Seat: 18" tall
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By SL Mobler, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - newly upholstered - Armrests 61 cm - labeled by producer - heigh of seat 43 cm
Fabric, Wood
1 Rio Rosewood & Leather Model 431 Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather model 431 lounge chair by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s Superb quality with fine details and patina.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder set of 3 Armchairs in Rosewood and Leather mod. 431, Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 Armchairs in solid brazilian Rosewood and Leather by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960's Marked Original cushioning. Leather still in good shape. A bit cracked but sti...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 26.58 in D 25.4 in
Set of Four (4) Armchairs Model 431 Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Set of four (4) armchairs model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in Denmark in the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood Model 431
By Arne Vodder
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in the 1950s. The structure is made of rosewood with black leather. This chair would be perfect to work on alongside a desk office.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Model 431 Rosewood and Black Leather Armchairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lisbon, PT
Scandinavian modern set of four, model 431 boardroom chairs designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in Denmark, 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Dining Chairs with Cognac Alcantara
By Arne Vodder
Located in Porto, PT
Arne Vodder for Sibast, armchairs model 431, rosewood and natural colored leather, Denmark, 1960s.
Mahogany
Eight Arne Vodder Dining Chairs with Cognac Alcantara
By Arne Vodder
Located in Porto, PT
Arne Vodder for Sibast, armchairs model 431, rosewood and natural colored leather, Denmark, 1960s.
Rosewood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Armchairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Model 431 Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of Armchairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Model 431, from the 60s. Both chairs are made out of rosewood and leather cushions in black.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Armrest Dining Chair, Model 431 by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Year: 1970s Origin: Denmark Material: Upholstery fabric.
Fabric, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Large Danish Armchair in Rosewood and Leather, model 431, Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair. Seat and high back upholstered in black leather, surrounding woodwork. Very great comfort. Magnificent design for this beautifully crafted piece of furn...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
Danish Rosewood and Leather Armchairs, Model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. Beautifully crafted furniture with an elegant, sober and airy design. Great comfort. Can be used as office or lounge chairs. This furniture was part of...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 Arne Vodder Rosewood Armchairs Model 431
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautifuly sculpted rosewood frame armchairs designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler in the 1960s. Excellent comofrt with ample armrests and built in lower back support. So...
Rosewood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
Danish Olive Green Armchair Model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Classy, elegant and stylish. This armchair model 431, has it all. Designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950's and produced by Sibast Denmark in the 1960's.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood and Black Leather Armchair Mod. 431 by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and comfortable Danish arm- or conference chair Mod. 431 designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and manufactured by Sibast, early 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Rosewood Mid-Century Danish Desk Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Denmark, c1960s. For Sibast, model 431. Leather and rosewood. Comfortable and stylish.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of 431 armchairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Arne Vodder armchairs model “431” rosewood Sibast Furniture Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and rare set of six armchairs model “431” designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
1960s Arne Vodder Sibast Mobler Two Rosewood 431 Armchairs in Salmon Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chula Vista, CA
431 lounge chairs Fabulous 1960s Arne Vodder Rosewood Model 431 Armchairs for Sibast Mobler Denmark New leather upholstery in Salmon on a Rosewood frame.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Set of Six Armchairs Model 431 by Sibast in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six black armchairs model 431 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.45 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Set of Black Leather and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, armchairs model 431, rosewood and black leather, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder Black Leather and Hardwood Chair
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstered with original leather in great vintage condition with some cracks as seen on photos. Manufactured by Sibast Furniture, model 431.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 24.22 in D 26.58 in
Set of 12 Armchairs Model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark
By Sibast
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Set of 12 armchairs model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark. Frame in rosewood, back in leather and seat cushion in wool.
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
Armchair Model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Armchair model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark. Frame in rosewood, back in leather and seat cushion in wool.
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Arne Vodder Rosewood Armchairs Model 431 for Sibast Møbler, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Comfortable rosewood armchairs by Danish designer Arne Vodder. Rosewood frame with a black leather upholstery. The backrest has a built-in extra support for the lower back. The uphol...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 24.22 in D 26.58 in
Pair of Armchairs Model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A pair of armchairs model 431 by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark. Frame in rosewood, back in leather and seat cushion in wool.
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
Pair of Arne Vodder Model 431 Leather and Rosewood Armchairs, Sibast Furniture
By Arne Vodder
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent pair of Arne Vodder model 431 black leather and solid rosewood armchairs manufactured by Sibast Furniture, circa 1965, with solid rosewood frames and black leather uphols...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 23.75 in
8 Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Armchairs "Model 431" by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of eight scandinavian modern armchairs in rosewood and leather "Model 431" designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960's.
Rosewood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1960s Midcentury Arne Vodder Rosewood and Leather Armchairs/Desk Chair Model 431
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, England
1960s Danish armchair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Incredibly well-made and constructed of solid rosewood with their original black leather. Desk chair, conference chair, occa...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Arne Vodder Rosewood and Fabric Desk Chair for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Fabric in good condition. Manufactured by Sibast Furniture, model 431.
Fabric, Rosewood
Set of Two Armchair Model 431 of Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Grenoble, FR
Set of two armchairs perfect for an office or for an elegant reception designed by Arne Vodder. This is the model 431 manufactured by Sibast Mobler, red leather and rosewood.
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Rosewood Armchair, Mod. 431, by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Basel, BS
Armchair designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960., Model 431. The chair have a solid rosewood frame and light grey wool upholstry.
Wool, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Rosewood & Leather Armchair, Sibast Denmark, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Arne Vodder Rosewood & Leather Armchair Model 431, Sibast Denmark, 1960. Solid Rosewood, black Leather.
Leather, Rosewood
$17,138
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Viggo Boesen Model 30 Armchair, Beechwood & Niger Leather, Denmark 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in København K, 84
This rare armchair, model 30, was designed by Viggo Boesen attributed to and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark during the 1940s, a formative period of pre-war and early post-...
Goatskin, Beech, Leather
$1,759 / set
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - sturdy and stable - Patinated leather in good condition - dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
Leather
$1,295 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. They were designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, and they date from the 1960’s. This model is very rare, es...
Faux Leather, Cherry
Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Arne Vodder designed side chairs for Sibast Mobler. These chairs are made of rare solid rosewood and retain original black leather upholstery. Leather upholstery has some cra...
Hardwood
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Sälen / Seal easy chairs. Original black leather and teak frame. Produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Teak
$6,250 / set
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Danish Modern Armchairs – Niels Otto Møller Model 57, Teak, a Pair
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exceptional early pair of Model 57 armchairs by Niels Otto Møller represents the purest expression of Danish Modern craftsmanship—where sculptural restraint, material honesty, a...
Leather, Teak
1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne
By Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs by Andrew Milne. They were designed in the 1940’s for Heal’s, this pair dates from the 1950’s. They have a spectacular des...
Leather, Wood
$2,995 / set
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Mobfabrik. Special chairin that the backr is completely free to move to ...
Leather, Teak
$25,708 / set
H 31.11 in W 32.29 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of rare lounge chairs by Carl-Axel Acking in an imposing, luxurious design. Hefty oak frame with wide armrests and an elegant, open silhouette. Rust red leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Jacob Kjaer, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable teak and leather lounge chairs designed and produced by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1945. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 26...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Svend Aage Eriksen Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Svend Aage Eriksen easy chairs, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Teak frame and black leather cushions.
Teak
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs Model "Bristol", 1960s
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition. Produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhult, 1960s. Newly upholstered.
Fabric
$1,250
H 34 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder. Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MADE IN DENMARK" label.
Leather, Wood
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.
Walnut
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model Loven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Original cognac buffalo leather.
Leather
$19,780 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in London, England
Grete Jalk - PJ-65 Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs by Danish designer Grete Jalk from the 1950s that have been carefully restored and have new feather-...
Leather, Rosewood
$12,995
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 32.75 in
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original leather and oiled shells, re-polished steel frame.
Leather, Plywood
$1,357 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Medium Tera Table Lamp in Glazed Indigo by Ceramic
By Ceramicah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tera Lamp is Ceramicah’s signature table lamp, known for its classic silhouette, thoughtful proportions and earthy finishes. The Glazed Tera Lamp in Indigo is an exclusive color ...
Brass
$639Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$12,500 / set
H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Max Ingrand “1636” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1953, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “1636” Sconces for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s, set of two Designed in the 1950s by Max Ingrand, one of the most celebrated figures in Italian glassmakin...
Brass
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
Fabric
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Metal
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$10,854 / set
H 30.32 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs with Runner Legs, 1950s
By Mogens Lassen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Finn Juhl
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of sculptural armchairs was designed and produced in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The striking design features a sleek, sculptural teak wood frame with gently curved, ro...
Leather, Teak
$3,500
H 72.84 in W 48.04 in D 2.56 in L 72.84 in
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...
Iron
$4,570 / set
H 13 in Dm 17.33 in
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive pair of large Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s, featuring sculptural layers of flame-cut brass reminiscent of an artichoke....
Brass
$1,852Sale Price|36% Off
H 27.75 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in
Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...
Steel
$12,454
H 22.45 in W 35.04 in D 47.25 in
forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This exceptional table is made by Lothar Klute in 1993. It is an original and signed art work in perfect condition. - original Lothar Klute table signed LK 93 with certification an...
Bronze
$8,340 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,312
H 15.95 in W 75.99 in D 39.38 in L 15.95 in
Antique Large Restored Indonesian Teak Coffee Table with Three Drawers, Java
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive teak coffee table was crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia, during the first half of the 20th century and originally formed part of the interior of a tobacco or c...
Steel
Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry.
Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.
As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.