Early 19th c Swedish Kubbstol Chair, in Alpine Pine
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Early 19th c Swedish Kubbstol chair, in alpine pine. Carved from a tree trunk, these primitive
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Pine
Early 19th c Swedish Kubbstol Chair, in Alpine Pine
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Early 19th c Swedish Kubbstol chair, in alpine pine. Carved from a tree trunk, these primitive
Pine
Swedish Kubbstol Dated Circa 1700 Red Painted Folk Art Peasant Seating
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand carved pine trunk red painted from circa 1700. Lots of history, patina and
Pine
Swedish Kubbstol Dated circa 1800 Folk Art Peasant Seating Hand Carved
By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish seat hand carved in a tree trunk circa 1800. Lots of history, patina and traces of
Pine
$3,800
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Wood & Lambswool Seat, Swedish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This sculptural Swedish 'Kubbstol' (Stump Chair) is carved from a single, massive birch trunk—an
Sheepskin, Wool, Birch
Mid-Century Swedish Stump Chair, 'Kubbstol'
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Swedish Stump Chair or 'Kubbstol', dating from the 1940s, is a beautiful example of traditional
Pine
Antique Folk Art Swedish Rustic Kubbstol
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art rustic Kubbstol from northern Sweden. A Kubbstol is a chair made of a single piece of wood
Pine
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Antique, Vernacular 1912 Swedish Log Chair, Traditional Carved Kubbstol
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique Folk Art Kubbstol from Sweden. A Kubbstol is a dug-out pine trunk chair. It's a primitive
Fabric, Pine
$3,470
H 35.24 in W 21.07 in D 21.26 in
1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, traditional folk-art tub chair from Scandinavia, known as a ‘kubbstol’. Of
Pine
Primitive Swedish Vernacular Dug-Out Chair or "Kubbstol"
Located in London, GB
With Boarded Seat and Flat Curved Cresting Solid dug-out, hewn and carved alpine pine Swedish
18th Century Swedish Kubbstol
Located in Chicago, IL
We couldn't believe our eyes when we found this! An extraordinary and rare 18th century Swedish
Wood
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H 29.73 in Dm 18.12 in
Swedish Kubbstol Dated circa 1890 Craquelé Effect Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand carved pine trunk with crackled varnish for the best effect from circa 1890
Pine
Swedish Stump Chair 'Kubbstol' ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Stump Chair 'Kubbstol' ca 1930 Made from a single solid dugout pine tree trunk with a
Pine
Swedish Folk Art Rustic Chair, Kubbstol
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art rustic Kubbstol from the 19th century. A kubbstol is a primitive chair made from a single
Pine
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Kubbstol
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art kubbstol manufactured from a single piece of wood. The log has been hollowed out
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pine Kubbstol
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art kubbstol manufactured from a hollowed pine trunk. It has a carved monogram under
Pine
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H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Massive Swedish Mid Century Pine Armchair / Kubbstol Produced in Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and unusually large mid century sculptural Swedish pine armchair / kubbstol in a
Linen, Pine
Swedish Primitive Kubbstol Chair in Original Paint with Provenance, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
This “kubbstol” is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a hollowed trunk of wood. This
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Kubbstol
Located in Chicago, IL
We couldn't believe our eyes when we found this! An extraordinary and rare 18th century Swedish
Fir
Late 18th Century Swedish Kubbstol in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish kubbstol. The chair is an early example of the kubbstol, a chair
Pine
19th C Swedish Kubbstol
Located in Nijlen, BE
Beautiful Swedish artisan work from the 19th century. Sculpted in pine wood and full of original
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Blue Pine Kubbstol
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century Swedish kubbstol with original blue paint. The chair has carved wooden
Pine
Antique Swedish Folk Art Organic "Kubbstol" or "Stockstol"
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish ”Kubbstol” or ”Stockstol” as they are also known. The chair is a primitive
Pine
Swedish Painted Folk Art Kubbstol Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Folk Art Kubbstol chair from Northern Sweden. A Kubbstol chair is made from a hollowed tree trunk
Pine
Swedish Folk Art Blue and Orange Kubbstol Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art kubbstol from the second half of the 19th century. The chair is painted with a
Pine
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H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Swedish 19th Century Classic Dug-Out Pine Trunk Chair or 'Kubbstol'
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A Classic Swedish Dug-Out chair or 'Kubbstol'; hewn and carved from a pine trunk. With removable
Pine
$5,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...
Leather, Ash
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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
$5,504 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Gio Ponti style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.2
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style Vintage series 2 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality handcrafted bronze patina brass full frame inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer...
Brass
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$7,126 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
French Art Deco - Pair of Wooden Armchairs
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs from the early 20th century. Made from solid veneered wood with a dark patinated finish and a strict geometric structure. The legs are shaped from a...
Cowhide
$6,038
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies isa very rare pie...
Suede, Oak
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. Model 'Inca' is big and comfortable. Body of beech with couchins of original flowe...
Leather, Fabric, Beech
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.
Pine
$8,600 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen d. 1950 Condition: Excellent Reupholstered. Repaired: Legs, armrests and frame have all been fully restored...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$4,106
H 74.41 in W 39.18 in D 15.36 in
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s Years of sun, wear, and neglect have transformed it into what it is today – a beautiful Swedish blue painted cabinet...
Pine
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.
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