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Johannes Andersen Seating

Danish, 1903-1991

Denmark has a long tradition of producing some of the most acclaimed furniture designers of the 20th century. Johannes Andersen is no exception — his name is synonymous with mid-century modern design. He elevated Scandinavian modernism’s prioritization of practicality and space conservation to new heights and worked with luxurious woods like teak, mahogany and rosewood for a range of designs that merged grace and function.

After completing his cabinetmaker apprenticeship in his early 20s, Andersen began to design for several furniture makers, including CFC Silkeborg and Trensum. A few years later, he opened his own workshop and enjoyed success from the outset. Free of the constraints of working under another studio, Andersen quickly developed his own, distinctive style that drew on Danish functionalism and human-centered design.

After the end of World War II, Andersen noticed the worldwide postwar consumption boom and the burgeoning interest in Scandinavian modern design. He took full advantage of this and began to sell his shapely and eye-pleasing tables, chairs and sideboards to markets outside of Denmark. Other Scandinavian manufacturers took notice of Andersen’s work, which led to many successful, career-long collaborations for the furniture maker.

Like Finn Juhl and Alvar Aalto, Andersen was deeply drawn to organic shapes and flowing lines. He transformed furniture’s traditionally square or rectangular panels and surfaces — like the tops of coffee tables and seat-backs of dining room chairs — into imaginative half-moons with rounded corners, beveled edges and fluid contours. His unexpected use of curves is the highlight of his sleek Capri line for Trensum and can be found in his comfortable saddle-shaped Allegra bar stool and playful but elegant Smile coffee table, which sports an anthropomorphic grin in the slot intended to hold magazines.

Andersen wanted his furniture to be compact — he experimented with reducing the footprints of bulky furniture, and his simple, iconic credenzas, sideboards and folding bar cabinets were born. These and other vintage Johannes Andersen furnishings are in high demand today by collectors and mid-century modern enthusiasts all over the world.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Johannes Andersen tables, seating, cabinets and other furniture.

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Creator: Johannes Andersen
Model 138 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Model 138 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Model 138 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Set of four dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen, model 138, and produced by Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. These sculptural chairs feature Andersen’s signature organic lines...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Rosewood

Model 94 teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s
Model 94 teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s

Model 94 teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s

By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Great design. The teak wooden frame has been refinished an is in very good condition. The chair has been reupholstered with a good quality, durable fabric. Beautiful piece

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Vintage Model 138 Dining Chairs Teak Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik
Vintage Model 138 Dining Chairs Teak Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik

Vintage Model 138 Dining Chairs Teak Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage Model 138 dining chair in teak with black upholstery, designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, featuring a distinctive sculpt...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Naugahyde, Teak

1960s Customizable Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Chairs in Excellent Condition
1960s Customizable Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Chairs in Excellent Condition

1960s Customizable Danish Johannes Andersen Teak Chairs in Excellent Condition

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Knebel, DK

Organic shaped side chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen. The comfortable chairs featurea solid carefully crafted teak frame with lots of organic shapes ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden

1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden

By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A charming 1960s lounge chair produced by Trensums in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanical motif...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Jacquard, Teak, Pine

Four Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Four Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Four Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of four 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

Set of 4 Juliane Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Set of 4 Juliane Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, 1960s

Set of 4 Juliane Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Ranst, VAN

Designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Classic Scandinavian lines meet warm teak wood. Each chair has been reupholstered in a grey fabric, giving them a fresh ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Fabric, Teak

1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden

1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden

By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A charming 1960s lounge chair produced by Trensums in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanical motif...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Jacquard, Teak, Pine

Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery
Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery

Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery

By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was also made with great care and accuracy, which we could...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Textile, Teak

Set 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs Juliane by Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik
Set 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs Juliane by Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik

Set 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs Juliane by Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

An exceptional set of four mid-century Danish modern "Juliane" dining chairs By Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960s Sculpted solid teak frames, with black...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Faux Leather, Teak

Stool by Johannes Andersen, made of teak, Denmark, 1960s
Stool by Johannes Andersen, made of teak, Denmark, 1960s

Stool by Johannes Andersen, made of teak, Denmark, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Torino, IT

Designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s, this stool naturally embodies the language of mid-century Danish design, in which every element stems from a balance between function, com...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

1960s Four Restored Johannes Andersen Chairs Customized Reupholstery Included
1960s Four Restored Johannes Andersen Chairs Customized Reupholstery Included

1960s Four Restored Johannes Andersen Chairs Customized Reupholstery Included

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Knebel, DK

Organic shaped dining chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen. The comfortable chairs featurea solid carefully crafted teak frame with lots of organic shape...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

Set Of Six Dining Chairs Model 94 Made In Rosewood By Johannes Andersen
Set Of Six Dining Chairs Model 94 Made In Rosewood By Johannes Andersen

Set Of Six Dining Chairs Model 94 Made In Rosewood By Johannes Andersen

By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Lejre, DK

Set of six dining chairs, model 94, designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The chairs are made of rosewood with seats in blue fab...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen, 1960s

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare set of six dining chairs was designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. These chairs embody the refined cra...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of ten 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most h...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of six 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark including custom reupholstery. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Rosewood

Bar Stools in Rosewood with Cognac Leather by Erik Buch for Dyrlund, 1960s
Bar Stools in Rosewood with Cognac Leather by Erik Buch for Dyrlund, 1960s

Bar Stools in Rosewood with Cognac Leather by Erik Buch for Dyrlund, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Stunning set of two bar stools designed by Erik Buch and produced by Dyrlund. Crafted from richly grained rosewood and upholstered in warm cognac leather, these stools embody the ele...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Louise Chairs in Rosewood & Cognac Leather, 1960s
Johannes Andersen Louise Chairs in Rosewood & Cognac Leather, 1960s

Johannes Andersen Louise Chairs in Rosewood & Cognac Leather, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in PARIS, FR

Ces chaises modèle Louise se distinguent par leur design élégant et minimaliste, caractérisé par des lignes épurées et l'utilisation d'un palissandre richement veiné. Elles ont un de...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Leather, Palisander

Twelve Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Twelve Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Twelve Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of twelve Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most homes....

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

Elegant Chair by Johannes Andersen, Model "Sonja", 1960s
Elegant Chair by Johannes Andersen, Model "Sonja", 1960s

Elegant Chair by Johannes Andersen, Model "Sonja", 1960s

By Vamo Sonderborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Neuss, NW

Elegant chair designed by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg in the 1960s. Solid teak frame. The chair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality cream-white upholster...

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1960s Danish Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960.
Teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960.

Teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960.

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Four teak chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. A classic of Danish design from the 1960s. The contoured backrest provides comfortable seating. The minimalist...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Rosewood, Fabric

Johannes Andersen 2 armchairs "Hollywood"  a pair for AB Trensums,  Denmark 1960
Johannes Andersen 2 armchairs "Hollywood"  a pair for AB Trensums,  Denmark 1960

Johannes Andersen 2 armchairs "Hollywood" a pair for AB Trensums, Denmark 1960

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Paris, IDF

A stunning pair of vintage Danish armchairs, designed by Johannes Andersen. This model is called the ‘Hollywood’, they were made in Denmark by Trensums around the 1960. They are of ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Andersen Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of six restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped teak f...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak

SOLD 03/03/23 Johannes Andersen Mid Century Teak Juliane Dining Chairs, Set of 4
SOLD 03/03/23 Johannes Andersen Mid Century Teak Juliane Dining Chairs, Set of 4

SOLD 03/03/23 Johannes Andersen Mid Century Teak Juliane Dining Chairs, Set of 4

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Johannes Andersen Mid Century Teak Juliane dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches All...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s

Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Edgy Johannes Andersen sofa for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This sofa is reupholstered with De Ploeg, Bergen12/08 in full accordance with the original upholstery as designed by Andersen. This sofa has a spacious yet straight seat ergonomic suited to accommodate conversation and activity such as reading and work. With the catchy mid-century modern teak armrests this eyecatcher completes your living! The fabric of de Ploeg, Bergen 12/08, is a 25% polyamide and 75% wool fabric with a wear fastness of 50000 martindale. The teak armrests and legs contain very light traces of use corresponding to the age of this cool sofa...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Wool, Teak

Reupholstered Yellow Armchair by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
Reupholstered Yellow Armchair by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s

Reupholstered Yellow Armchair by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Edgy Johannes Andersen armchair for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This chair is reupholstered with Kvadrat, Coda 2 in full accordance with the original upholstery as desi...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Teak, Wool

Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs Produced by Mogens Kold in Denmark
Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs Produced by Mogens Kold in Denmark

Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs Produced by Mogens Kold in Denmark

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 6 dining chairs and 2 armchairs designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Mogens Kold in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 48 x 53 x 103,5 cm, SH: 44 cm. Dimensions arm...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Andersen Seating

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Ultrasuede, Rosewood

Johannes Andersen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Johannes Andersen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Johannes Andersen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Johannes Andersen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Henning Kjærnulf, Arne Hovmand-Olsen, and Niels Koefoed. Prices for Johannes Andersen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $835 and can go as high as $37,906, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,397.