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Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Bouclé Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. 15
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Navy Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
boucle fabric. I have two chairs in navy and one in pearl gray. Additional information: Country of
Category

20th Century Swedish Country Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Navy Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Navy Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Gray Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
boucle fabric. I have two chairs in navy and one in pearl gray. Additional information: Country of
Category

20th Century Swedish Country Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gray Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Gray Boucle Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Carl Malmsten Lounge Chairs in Cream Boucle, Swedish 1950’s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of Carl Malmsten lounge chairs, crafted by O H Sjögren in Sweden, exemplifies
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Lounge / Arm Chairs, Ebony Wood, Boucle, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Lounge / Arm Chairs, Ebony Wood, Boucle, Sweden, 1940s Pair of chic art
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ebony

Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine & Bouclé, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Custom Made Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
boucle fabric with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Wool, Bouclé

Custom Made Boucle Wing Chair
Custom Made Boucle Wing Chair
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
A Pair of Swedish off white boucle Upholstered Club Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Swedish Modern upholstered club chairs from the 1940s. They feature beautifully curved
Category

Vintage 1940s French Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Model 54 Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Custom Made Model 54 Boucle Lounge Chairs
Custom Made Model 54 Boucle Lounge Chairs
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Pair of custom Made Sampo Boucle Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
boucle fabric with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak

Pair of custom Made Sampo Boucle Wing Chairs
Pair of custom Made Sampo Boucle Wing Chairs
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
turns to the drawing table the shape started to take form and the DD Arco chair was born. Each chair is
Category

2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
H 29.14 in W 21.07 in D 22.25 in
Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Carl Malmsten Boucle Samsas Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Samsas lounge chair, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle White by Dusty Deco
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
turns to the drawing table the shape started to take form and the DD Arco chair was born. Each chair is
Category

2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle White by Dusty Deco
"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle White by Dusty Deco
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samsas Chairs in Off-White Boucle
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Samsas Lounge chairs, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
, crafted from solid pine in Sweden during the 1970s. The chair’s strong, geometric design is perfectly
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930
By Elias Barup
Located in Oirlo, LI
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930 These exquisite 1930s oak and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Rare Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
entirely reupholstered. New foam and fabric with a beige "bouclé" fabric from Dedar. The chair model was
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Carved Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Pine, Bouclé

20th Century Swedish OH Sjögren Nest, Beechwood Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish nest, reading lounge chair made of hand crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Model "Vila" by KF, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Early modernist lounge chair, model "Vila", manufactured by KF, Sweden, 1930s. This rare chair
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak White Lounge Chair Domus by Inge Andersson
By Inge Andersson, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Domus lounge chair was designed by Inge Andersson for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Scandinavian Model Teve Lounge or Easy Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Zaandam, NL
A lovely Swedish lounge or easy chair for Bra Bohag, Studio, Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö, mid 20th
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Scandinavian Model Teve Lounge or Easy Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Zaandam, NL
A lovely Swedish lounge or easy chair for Bra Bohag, Studio, Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö, mid 20th
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The clam chair was first designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Fatölj Nr. 755 Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Olof Persons
By Svante Skogh
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Mid-Century Modern Fatölj nr. 755 lounge chair. Design by Svante Skogh for Olof
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Set of 4 dining chairs by Göran Malmvall, reupholstered with a nice off-white bouclé. Göran
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
H 38.78 in W 17.33 in D 16.74 in
Custom Made Boucle Sampo Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Sampo wing chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced at our workshops in
Category

2010s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Custom Made Boucle Sampo Wing Chair
Custom Made Boucle Sampo Wing Chair
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
A pair cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
– 1957 28.74 × 35.83 × 34.65 in. reupholster with bouclé fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
iconic Clam Chair. This new design has been has been developed in close collaboration with the family of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
iconic Clam Chair. This new design has been has been developed in close collaboration with the family of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
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Swedish Boucle Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Swedish boucle chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swedish boucle chairs — often made from wood, fabric and bouclé — can elevate any home. We have 57 antique and vintage Swedish boucle chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Swedish boucle chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Swedish boucle chairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Swedish boucle chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Otto Schultz, Carl Malmsten and Boet are consistently popular.

How Much are Swedish Boucle Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,633, while they’re typically $830 on the low end and $46,438 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Swedish Boucle Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A bouclé accent chair is a chair that features a specific type of upholstery called bouclé. It is a combination of looped and woven wool that has a soft, cozy feel. The word "bouclé" means curl in French and refers to the looping wool fibers that make up the upholstery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bouclé accent chairs.