Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four high back Rustic and Brutalist blended Olavi Hanninen chairs in solid Elm. The seat can
Elm
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic charm and modernist
Elm
$5,100 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Hanninen, known for his raw, sculptural approach to furniture. Crafted from solid hardwood, these chairs
Elm
$4,190 / item
H 43.31 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Sideboard in Elm by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1958
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Sideboard in Elm by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1958 This large credenza is
Wrought Iron
$2,880
H 41.74 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Brutalist Sideboard in Elm by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1958
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Sideboard in Elm by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1958 This brutalist
Wrought Iron
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic charm and modernist
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 8 Scandinavian chairs in solid elm, model T by Olavi Hanninen.
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
. Dimensions: W: 40 cm – D: 40 cm – H: 80 cm – Seat height: 44 cm. Material: Solid stained elm.
Elm
Sculptural Dining T-Chairs by Olavi Hanninen Set of 6
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of six vintage and sculptural T-chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s in solid elm
Elm
Olavi Hanninen, Rare Large Solid Elm Table, Finland, 1960
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Large Olavi Hanninen solid elm table with dark patina for Miko Nupponen, Finland, 1950. Its
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Brutalistic & Minimalistic T- Chair by Olavi Hänninen, 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Munster, NRW
Brutalistic & Minimalistic - Olavi Hänninen - T chairs in solid elm - 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Brutalistic & Minimalistic T- Chair by Olavi Hänninen, 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Munster, NRW
1x Brutalistic & Minimalistic - Olavi Hänninen - T chairs in solid elm - 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
Elm
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H 29.93 in W 71.66 in D 34.65 in
1958 Solid Elm Finnish Dinning Room Set by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nuppon
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and complete solid elm Finnish dining room set by Olavi Hanninen edited by Mikko Nupponen
Wood
Brutalist wooden T chair by Aranjou, France 1960s.
By Aranjou, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautifully sculptural “T” chair by Aranjou, France, 1960s — a compact, architectural seat that
Wood
Sculptural Table and Benches in Stained Elm
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Hänninen but actually a French production of the 60s. The set is constructed out of solid dark stained Ash
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
6 Sculptural Solid Elm Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of 6 robust sculptural brutalist solid elmwood chairs with hand chiselled detail. Designed by
Elm
Brutalist Elm Wood Chair by Olavi Hänninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in London, England
This chair was designed in the 1960s by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen for the editor Mikko
Elm
Olavi Hanninen, Set of 10 T-Chairs in Solid Elm, Finland, 1960
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Olavi Hanninen, beautiful set of 10 T-chairs in solid elm with dark patina, edition Mikko Nupporen
Elm
Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Dining Chairs, Finland, 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Dining Chairs, Finland 1960s This collection of six dining
Elm
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic charm and modernist
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Scandinavian chairs in solid Elm, model T by Olavi Hanninen 1960.
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
tenon joints. Some photos were taken at the seller's location. Sorry! Designer: Olavi Hanninen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Four T-Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, circa 1950
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four Finnish dining chairs in the Brutalist style in solid elm. By Olavi Hänninen for Mikko
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Brutalist "T" Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen Edition 1970s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in leucate, FR
Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen for the French market. These exceptional pieces, edited by Mikko Nupponen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Brutalistic & Minimalistic T- Chair by Olavi Hänninen, 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Munster, NRW
Brutalistic & Minimalistic - Olavi Hänninen - T chairs in solid elm - 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Finnish Set of 4 T Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Finnish set of 4 T-chairs by Finnish Olavi Hänninen. Stained solid elm. Each
Elm
Vintage Set of Six Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage set of six dining chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Finland, 1950s. Solid elmwood construction with
Elm
Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of six solid natural chairs by Olavi Hanninen with "T" shaped back Solid elmwood with great
Elm
Chair by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid elmwood chair with leather backrest, by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1959.
Leather, Elm
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H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1950s, Dining Room in Solid Oak by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare solid elm dining room by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen edited by Mikko Nupponen. Tenon
Elm
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
entirely in stained elm. The T shape they feature is reminiscent of the "Juha" chair designed by Olavi
Elm
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H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in
Pair of Brutalist T-Chairs by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A lovely pair of minimalist chairs by Olavi Hanninen hand-crafted in solid elm. Finland, 1950s
Elm
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century painted and glazed oak Dutch cabinet. 1820. Code: 8827 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 87" (221 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)
Oak
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$717Sale Price / item|52% 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 vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$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
$12,800 / set
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 35.44 in
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Lambswool, Model 1490, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of Danish mid-century modern lounge chairs back and seat reupholstered in a high quality dark grey shearling lambswool which adds a soft and tactile texture to the ov...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$717Sale Price / item|52% 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 cognac pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
Oak
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$20,216 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$5,800
H 31 in W 49.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Brutalist Faceted Geometric Wood Cabinet with Travertine Top
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary Italian wooden cabinet featuring two doors with faceted geometric fronts, which open to reveal one center shelf. This brutalist piece has a rectangular pedestal base a...
Travertine
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Light in Copper and Blown Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light model 'V-138', copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1960s. Charming wall light executed in copper with a blown glass s...
Copper
Large 19th Century Painted Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English glazed and painted pine kitchen dresser with sliding doors and great storage. 1880. Top shelves are adjustable. Upper shelf depth: 26cm (10-inches) Cod...
Pine
French Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Geometric Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, oak, France, 1930s This oak sideboard from the Art Deco period of France reflects elegance and craftsmanship. Made from richly toned oak, the piece is defined by its clea...
Oak
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima. About George Nakashima: George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of ...
Walnut
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...
Wood
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.