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Viscount Chairs

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Dan Johnson"Viscount" Chair
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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson"Viscount" Chair
Dan Johnson"Viscount" Chair
H 27.75 in W 21 in D 20 in
Black & Brass Viscount Chair by Dan Johnson
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Viscount armchair, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. The frame has been carefully
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair This chair measures: 22.75 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century English Country Side Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
H 28 in W 23 in D 22 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
H 28 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
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
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Antique 1650s Chairs

Viscount Chair by Dan Johnson
Viscount Chair by Dan Johnson
H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 19.5 in
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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous set of dining chairs, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. Curvilinear form, with sweeping
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather
H 27.75 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dan Johnson "Viscount" chairs by Selig
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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Midcentury Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs, Pair
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount midcentury walnut and brass dining chairs - pair. Each chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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: ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

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
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
Pair of Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 19.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Dan Johnson 'Viscount' Chair for Selig in Teak and Brass
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Littleton, CO
An original 1950s Danish "Viscount" chair by Dan Johnson for Selig. Very solidly built and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Viscount Armchair by Dan Johnson
Viscount Armchair by Dan Johnson
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 18 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
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20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
H 28 in W 21 in L 28 in
Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Viscount chairs by Dan Johnson beautifully restored and reupholstered in dark walnut and steel blue
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
Viscount Chairs by Dan Johnson
H 28 in W 21 in D 17 in
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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
H 28.25 in W 21.75 in D 21 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Viscount" Set of Four Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Selig, Dan Johnson
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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Four Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
Four Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs
H 28.25 in W 21.75 in D 21 in
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson
Located in Kingston, NY
Dan Johnson Viscount chair. Walnut and brass frame with original orange vinyl upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 19.5 in
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.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 19.5 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

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Viscount Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of viscount chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct viscount chairs — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Viscount chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Viscount chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Viscount Chairs?

Viscount chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,595, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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.