$9,584 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Danish Vintage Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
were made by cabinetmaker Villy Schou Andersen in Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. They are of
Faux Leather, Wood
$20,616 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
by cabinetmaker Villy Schou Andersen in Denmark and designed in 1956. These examples have refinished
Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted
Rosewood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
were made by cabinetmaker Villy Schou Andersen in Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. They are of
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Teak by Villy Schou Andersen
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern set of dining chairs in teak designed by Villy Schou Andersen in the 1960's. The
Naugahyde, Teak
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Model 55 Rosewood Dining Chairs c1960s
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
echoes of Japanese aesthetics . They were produced by cabinetmaker Villy Schou Andersen in Denmark in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.75 in
Set of Eight Villy Schou Andersen Model 60 Teak Dining Chairs, 1960s
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome 1960s eight-piece set of Villy Schou Andersen model 60 teak dining chairs with
Faux Leather, Teak
$1,886 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
1960s, set of 5 Danish dining chairs, reupholstered, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, set of 5 Danish dining chairs. Reupholstered in black eco leather, renewed teak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1960s. Reupholstered by craftsman.
Faux Leather, Teak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Set of Six Mid-Century Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six Mid-Century Spanish rush seated dining chairs. In very good condition, Circa 1960.
Rush, Wood
$1,929 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,234 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, alcantara, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back upholstered with white alcantara. Back pad...
Rosewood, Fabric
6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish solid walnut dining chairs upholstered in the original saddle and black leather. Professionally restored wood frames. The chairs can be used in its ori...
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Willy Rizzo/Mario Sabot Sideboard
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Midcentury Italian sideboard by Willy Rizzo/Mario Sabot. Sideboard is finished with black glossy stained veneer surface decorated with chrome details and glass top. It has four doors...
Burl, Mirror
Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Chairs, 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Chairs. Chairs have original fabric in great vintage condition. Measure 26.5” wide 28.75” deep 25.5” tall seat height 17”
Chrome
Large Set of Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s. Set of twelve elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the...
Bentwood, Fabric
$9,404 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z-Chairs" Rio Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kai Kristiansen, design. A set of six armchairs, model 42, also known as the "Z-chair," crafted in Rio rosewood and upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1956 and produced by Sc...
Leather, Rosewood
$14,480 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
Wool, Rosewood
Set of 6 Erik Buch Model 49 Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
Designed by Erik Buch in the 1970s for manufacturer o.d. Møbler, this set of chairs are the Model 49. Featuring gorgeous wooden frames and impeccable royal blue upholstery, they are...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958 Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall Seat: 18.5″ wide x 17″...
Rosewood
$19,306 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Schou Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from t...
Rosewood, Fabric
$1,750 / item
H 29.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1967
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chair for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967 The "122" chair designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 has a sculptural design, created with a w...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
$11,377 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 31 Dining Chairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs A set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s and designed by master of Danish mid-century design: Ka...
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
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.