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Pair of 1950s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs After Fritz Hansen in Oyster Bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco design elements, the chairs are characterized by their right-angle wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 31 in W 18 in D 27 in
Curved Danish Modern Club Chair in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved club chair from the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
1930s Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Lambswool, Art Deco, Swedsih Modern
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, originating from Sweden in the 1930s, bears
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Birch, Elm, Lambskin
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 33.08 in
'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a Classical, Art Deco, Traditional, Transitional, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or
Category
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 45.5 in D 35.25 in
Pair of Club Chairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered pair of club chairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophisticated LC3 club chairs by Cassina would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern, Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970s, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in its original gorgeous thick and supple
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine & Bouclé, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
, Scandinavian or an Art Deco interior style.
A warm color and patina that pairs well with the minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural Carved Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
or an Art Deco interior style.
A warm colour and patina that pair well with the Minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Pine, Bouclé
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and extremely comfortable club chair designed in the form of a monumental baseball glove which is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38 in W 72 in D 48 in
Hand-Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi Style, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavian or an Art Deco interior style.
A warm colour and patina that pair well with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base
Located in Miami, FL
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Functional, practical and comfortable.
The legs are newly nickeled.
Art Deco, modernist, side chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Forest, BE
Art Deco movement. Nailed on the backrest with brass nails. The feet are made out of light colored
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Gold- Brown Jacquard Velvet with Elm Armrest Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Gold- Brown Jacquard Velvet with Elm Armrest Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Lounge Chair Elm wooden Armrests In Fritz Hansen Style. Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Pair of Vintage Large Danish Birch Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of large Danish Art Deco lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished Birchwood
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Birch
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
1940s Set of Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chairs with Elm Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original pair Scandinavian lounge / club chairs in the style of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander, Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
chairs will complement many interior styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Post-Modern Fiberglass Molar Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
By Pierre Patout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christie's label as can be seen in the last photo.
These Pierre Patout french art deco dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
along with a set of Percival Lafer fiberglass sofa and club chairs from the same home giving thought
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Odense, DK
that will complement many interior styles. A modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art Deco home decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Post-Modern Channel Tufted Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Vladimir Kagan, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center leg and curved arms which morph in the front two legs, these club chairs have incredible vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 33.5 in
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
By Jutex, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
'Strictly Spanish' Swivel Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 43.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Niels Otto Moller 'Model 71' Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally unique set of wrought iron chairs stamped 'BRETEAU' with rope corded seats, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 44 in W 16 in D 17.25 in
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
H 34.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
'Falcon' Easy Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
H 39.25 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' chair in the The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). For any collector looking - these would be ideal and ones
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.5 in W 65.5 in D 50 in
Soriana Lounge Chair in Grey Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Signed
By Atelier International, Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soriana lounge chair would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.25 in W 36 in D 42 in
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
apartment. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 22 in D 22 in
'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs by Edmond Spence circa 1950 would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian or Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
H 32 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 or 3107 Chairs by Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern 1964
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a commercial
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 30.6 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Tête e Tête Gaming Set by William Westenhaver for Witco, c 1950, Signed
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fur, Sheepskin
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 26.75 in
Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly rare and highly sought-after Vladimir Kagan Model 175C 'Sculptured Walnut Arm Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of chairs, 2 sets are available. **Note, one pair has sold so we now have 1 pair left (2 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
will complement many interior styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in
Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
With a heavy focus on functionality, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beech
H 27.17 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Art Deco Round Golden Elm Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scandinavian deco table is the perfect size beside a club chair, at the end of a sofa, or as a very stylish
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish End Tables
Materials
Elm
Gio Ponti, Casa E Giardino, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Odense, DK
A magnificent pair of curved club chairs, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric stored from
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 27.96 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Peter Hvidt, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Rush
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 50.25 in W 46 in D 28 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Skaala' Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
noticed.
These Yrjo Kukkapuro Skalla chairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alessandro Mendini 'Zabro' Chair Table for Zanotta, Original 1984 Prod, Signed
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 54 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in
Dakota Jackson 'Wonder' Exotic Wood Dining Table with Six 'Puff' Chairs, Signed
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs) feature Art Deco styled sculptural arms, soft and thick quality leather with tufted seats and
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.25 in W 22 in D 30 in
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Iconic pair of Vibo Vesoul Cantilever Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York City, NY
, Italian, Traditional, Tribal, Rustic, Art Deco, Contemporary, Post Modern, French Modern... and can be
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Bentwood
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Settees
Materials
Steel
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt
Category
Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
'Medea' Model 102 Bentwood Armchair by Vittorio Nobili, c 1955 Italy, Signed
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ loveseat sofa or separated as club / lounge chairs, also can add additional pieces to this set to make it a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
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Find a variety of Scandinavian art deco club chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian art deco club chairs — often made from fabric, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Scandinavian art deco club chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian art deco club chairs bearing Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
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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.
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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.
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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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