$6,750 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Rare Set of Four Arne Jacobsen St. Catherine College Chairs, Denmark, 1978
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and highly collectible matching set of four St. Catherine College Chairs, designed by Arne
Fabric, Birch
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 50 in W 21 in D 20 in
'Oxford' Highback Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1968, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs available, priced in this listing individually. Originally commissioned for the professors of St
Metal
$1,394
H 51.97 in Dm 27.56 in
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
at St. Catherine's College, Oxford. Present label with logo and serial number engraved on the
Aluminum
$7,550
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 41.74 in
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a chair that converts into library steps. They were first
Mahogany
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen St. Catherine Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New London, CT
Made by Fritz Hansen in the early 1060s, these chairs have survived in great condition and have
Rosewood
Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Lovely set of Danish dining chairs after Arne Jacobsen's St. Catherine's chair, designed for St
Faux Leather, Teak
Chair and table from St. Catherine's College
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A high back armchair with a matching table in rosewood. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1962 for St
Rosewood
Sold
H 41.93 in W 25.01 in D 29.14 in
Rare Arne Jacobsen St. Catherines Chairs Rosewood Fabric Purple Fritz Hansen '2'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen St. Catherines chairs (2) with a rosewood frame / base and recovered in a purple
Fabric, Rosewood
Sold
H 41.75 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen St. Catherines Highback Chair and Ottoman Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Littleton, CO
Arne Jacobsen originally designed this chair and ottoman in the 1960s for St. Catherines college in
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 14.57 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Rosewood coffee table Arne Jacobsen for St. Catherine’s College Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Hansen under the name "St Catherines”. Only the Oxford chairs have been produced in bigger numbers and
Plywood, Rosewood
Sold
H 40.95 in W 23.82 in D 24.81 in
Fritz Hansen Oxford Classic Highback Black Leather Office Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. The chair’s extra tall
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen St. Catherine Lounge Chair 1964
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful high-back bentwood lounge chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Fabric
Sold
H 41.25 in W 25.25 in D 30 in
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen St Catherine’s Lounge Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of rare model 4335 high-back lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for St Catherine
Upholstery, Resin, Foam, Beech, Bentwood
6 Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
the dining halls of St. Catherine's College in Oxford. The chair combines the designer sculptural and
Aluminum
$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
$721Sale 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
$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
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beautiful Regency style solid Mahogany Library chair/steps . Just folding the Chair open and there are the steps . Green Leather on the steps .The seat is made of Wicker . Good stu...
Mahogany
$2,552
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps A very charming and highly ...
Upholstery, Oak
$16,343 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
Wood
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$14,750
H 29.75 in W 59 in D 18.5 in
English Regency Rosewood Chaise, 19th Century, Rust Upholstery, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) rosewood chaise with swirl and finial design with rust color upholstery. Loss to some finials, wear on frame, former repair on leg.
Rosewood, Upholstery
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$14,002 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$62,498Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$34,489
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$2,285
H 34.45 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps. A very charming and hig...
Hardwood
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.