$40,963 / set
H 26.38 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Set of ten Midcentury "JH 701" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of six stunning “JH 701” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Steel legs, cognac leather seats and
Metal
$37,978 / set
H 27.76 in W 24.61 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Armchairs, Model JH-701, in Birch and Steel by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Six Armchairs, Model JH-701, in Birch and Steel by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s Additional
Steel
Set of Six “JH 701” Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of six stunning “JH 701” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Steel legs, black leather seats and
Steel
Set of Six JH 701 by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six JH 701 - dining chairs in patinated oak with wengé inlay and original brown leather seat
Set of Four Jh-701 by Hans J. Wegner.
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 701 - Set of 4 chairs, reupholstered seat in Royal Nubuck col.: Lava w. top rail in oiled oak
Wegner JH701
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen , Denmark , 1965 . Model no. JH701 desk or side chair with chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Hans Wegner Armchairs Model JH-701 Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 armchairs model JH-701 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Steel
Hans Wegner Chair, Wood and Leather, Model JH701 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans J Wegner Danish 1914-2007 Design 1965. Teak, chrome plated steel legs, black leather and
Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$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
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$658Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$16,970
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Satin, Oak
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 21 in D 29 in
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs. Very high quality set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs. Nice black leather dining chairs with solid rosewood frames. ...
Leather, Rosewood
$11,469 / set
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Set of 8 Hans J. Wegner “CH23” Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautifully matched set of eight original “CH23” dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark. Crafted in a refined combination o...
Straw, Oak, Teak
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, wood and velvet, France, 1959 Designed in 1959 by Pierre Chapo, the L01 “Godot” daybed exemplifies the French designer’s distinctive fusion of ratio...
Velvet, Wood
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Upholstery, Elm
$9,339 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
Hans J. Wegner PP203 Dining Room Chairs for PP Møbler Denmark, 1969
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elevate your dining space with this exceptional set of Hans J. Wegner PP2023 dining chairs, crafted by PP Mobler in Denmark in 1969. Renowned for their iconic design and impeccable ...
Oak, Teak
$111,186
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Leather, 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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.