Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Dan Johnson
Located in Raleigh, NC
wood frame, creating a layered palette of browns and metallic tones. The Viscount chair is one of Dan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Dan Johnson
Located in Raleigh, NC
wood frame, creating a layered palette of browns and metallic tones. The Viscount chair is one of Dan
Brass
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
wood frame, creating a layered palette of browns and metallic tones. The Viscount chair is one of Dan
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Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Wilton, CT
This Dan Johnson Viscount chair is in its original condition. It has a lovely patina and has kept
Brass
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of deep red leather 'Viscount' chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This stunning armchair is a rare example of Dan Johnson’s Viscount design for Selig, featuring a
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Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair This chair measures: 22.75 wide
Brass
$1,871Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 36.62 in W 21.07 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Sycamore wood Viscount David
Sycamore
Midcentury American Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson
Located in Limerick, IE
This chair is such a piece of iconic American design. We have two available. Both features a wood
Wood
Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dan Johnson Viscount chairs A set of 6 iconic "Viscount" chairs designed by Dan Johnson. Recently
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Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Viscount chair by Dan Johnson, circa late 1950s. This example has a hand rubbed nickel arm and back
Nickel
Viscount Chair by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Viscount chair by Dan Johnson, circa late 1950s. This example has a hand rubbed nickel arm and back
Dan Johnson "Viscount Chairs", Denmark, 1950s
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Viscount Chairs" designed by Dan Johnson. Produced in Denmark, 1950s. Restored. Espresso
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Set of four "Viscount" Chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four "Viscount" chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig. Slender tapered legs with tubular brass
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous set of dining chairs, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. Curvilinear form, with sweeping
Brass
Pair of Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in Hanover, MA
Frequently incorrectly attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen, these chairs are an early design by Dan
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather Set of 4
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs which were designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. Dramatic
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Pair of Dan Johnson "Viscount" chairs by Selig
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Highland, IN
Often incorrectly attributed to Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, these elegant chairs are an early
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Mid-Century Modern Single Viscount Armchair by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic and hard to find Viscount chair designed by Dan Johnson, circa 1950s. The brass tubing has
Brass
Viscount Armchair by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern viscount chair by American Architect Dan Johnson, circa 1950s. Great
Brass
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H 28 in W 23 in L 28 in
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Midcentury Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs, Pair
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount midcentury walnut and brass dining chairs - pair. Each chair
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Dan Johnson “Viscount” Brass Accent and Leather Armchair for Selig
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Dan Johnson. Manufacturer: Selig. Period/Style: Danish Modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 28.25″ H x 21″ W x 21″ D. Seat Height 17.75″. Materials: ...
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
FULLY RESTORED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ONE OF A KIND BROWN LEATHER DESK ARMCHAiR
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, custom hand dyed cigar brown leather Viscount David Linley desk armchair which is part
Leather
Dan Johnson “Viscount” Brass Accent and Leather Arm Chairs for Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dan Johnson “Viscount” Brass Accent and Leather Arm Chairs for Selig
Brass
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H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Prototype Viscount David Linley Folding Desk and Chair in Satin Birch Art Modern
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original prototype folding desk and chair from
Birch
Pair of Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in Culver City, CA
With clean lines and stunning design, these Dan Johnson Viscount chairs at a touch of Mid-Century
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Dan Johnson 'Viscount' Chair for Selig in Teak and Brass
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Littleton, CO
An original 1950s Danish "Viscount" chair by Dan Johnson for Selig. Very solidly built and
Brass
Set of Ten Mid-Century Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson, c. 1950's
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten Mid-century Viscount chairs with brass, light brown leather and rich walnut wood by Dan
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Set of Ten Mid-Century Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson, c. 1950's
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten Mid-century Viscount chairs with brass, light brown leather and rich walnut wood by Dan
Brass
Dan Johnson"Viscount" Chair
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Highland, IN
Often incorrectly attributed to Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, these elegant chairs are an early
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H 27.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson, White / Ivory with Brass Arms, Original
By Dan Johnson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Dan Johnson viscount armchairs, 1950s, Denmark. Completely original. Off-white leather like
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Viscount Armchair by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury viscount chair by American Architect Dan Johnson, circa 1950s. Great condition
Sold
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Suite of Six Premium Viscount David Linley American Walnut Dining Chairs 6
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Linley Classic American walnut dining chairs with original upholstery RRP £10,200 These are a very high
Upholstery, Hardwood
Dan Johnson Viscount Brass chairs, circa 1950s
By Dan Johnson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dan Johnson "Viscount" brass armchairs, circa 1950s. Refinished in dark stain with new foam, orange
Brass
Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Viscount chairs designed by Dan Johnson all newly restored in walnut and brass details and
Brass
Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Viscount chairs by Dan Johnson beautifully restored and reupholstered in dark walnut and steel blue
Brass
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Viscount chair by Dan Johnson, circa 1960. The chair is in very nice condition and has a great
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Dan Johnson "Viscount" Chairs - 1 Left
By Dan Johnson
Located in North Miami, FL
Viscount chairs by Dan Johnson. Newly refinished black frames with polished brass and gold aluminum
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully restored pair of Dan Johnson "Viscount" chairs. Gold-wash anodized aluminum and satin
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer and Raw Silk Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully restored pair of 1950s Dan Johnson Viscount chairs. Gold washed anodized aluminum arms
Aluminum
Set of Four Dan Johnson "Viscount" Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Set of four elegant "Viscount" armchairs by Dan Johnson with beautiful brass details. Newly
Brass
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H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Large Pair of Halo Viscount Williams Leather Club Armchairs Hand Dyed Tan #580
Located in Lewes, GB
A fantastic pair of large Viscount Williams armchairs, very impressive chairs and comfortable to
Leather
"Viscount" Set of Four Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chairs designed by American architect Dan Johnson in the 1950s. According to an early
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Four Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of four original Viscount chairs by Dan Johnson in great shape. Upholstery is very usable
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson
Located in Kingston, NY
Dan Johnson Viscount chair. Walnut and brass frame with original orange vinyl upholstery.
Brass
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson
Located in Southampton, NY
The Classic walnut and brass frame Viscount chair by Dan Johnson, circa 1950, in vinyl upholstery.
Brass
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair (Only One Available)
By Dan Johnson
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully restored "Viscount" chair by Dan Johnson. Black satin legs with gold-washed aluminum
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of "Viscount Chairs" in the Manner of Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of later production "viscount chairs" in the manner of Dan Johnson. These chairs are stylish
Brass
Dan Johnson "Viscount" Chairs by Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early mid-century modern chair design by American architect Dan Johnson. They were produced and
Dan Johnson 'Viscount' Chair for Selig, Walnut and Brass, 1950s
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Hudson, NY
An iconic dining or side chair by the talented Dan Johnson for Selig with Walnut frame, elegant
Brass
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H 27.75 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in
Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs in Navy Leather and Wood Frame by Selig, Set of 4
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare set of four Dan Johnson for Selig dining chairs totally restored wood an brass and
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Dan Johnson Viscount Armchair by Selig, 1950s
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage midcentury 'Viscount' chair was designed by Dan Johnson for Selig, circa 1950s. It
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Viscount Dining Set by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in San Diego, CA
Dan Johnson for Selig International in the mid-1950s, the Viscount chair is made of beechwood
$3,125 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$17,071 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$9,236 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,371 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
While most postwar furniture designers were looking to the future, Dan Johnson found inspiration in the past. The mid-century modern maverick is remembered for his beautiful armchairs, lounge chairs and dining tables with designs that are reminiscent of ancient Rome.
The American furniture designer began his career in the late 1940s by creating solid wood pieces like desks and dining chairs for California furniture manufacturer Hayden Hall. By the early 1950s, he was designing chairs and tables for American furniture importer and producer Selig. In 1955, Johnson moved to Rome on an apartment design commission. While there, he launched Dan Johnson Studio with the goal of bringing a modern approach to the Roman furniture of antiquity.
The pieces from this era of Johnson’s career are characterized by their sculptural metal designs. His most famous work was the elegant Gazelle line, sold in America by Selig. It features dining tables, coffee tables and multiple chair designs that involve a green “Pompeian Verde” patina, metal framing and traditional caning techniques. Due to a high manufacturing cost, the production line was limited and is highly exclusive today.
Another popular design by Johnson for Selig in the 1950s was the Viscount chair. More typical of the mid-century style, it was made with a wood frame, polished brass accents and orange leather upholstery. In the 1960s, Johnson designed a similar aluminum chair for American furniture manufacturer and distributor Shelby Williams, this one with blue upholstery.
Johnson died in 1978. The Gazelle armchair is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum and Denver Art Museum, and a prototype of the Gazelle lounge chair is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Interior designers regularly use Johnson’s furniture for upscale outdoor spaces in California and New York.
On 1stDibs, find Dan Johnson seating, tables, desks and more.
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.