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Pair of Heavily Patinated Hans Wegner Leather Armchairs JH-513 Chairs Rare Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
of the original black leather seats cushions, both with rips and tears, and drying foams, dust
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
H 29 in W 29 in D 27 in
Hans Wegner Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
4 Fritz Hansen dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s. Oak wood with black leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner Dining Chair
Hans Wegner Dining Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 20 in
Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner armchair, located in NY.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner. Beech frame with an olive leather cushion. Manufactured by AP Stolen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner
AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of eight Hans J. Wegner JH 513 chairs made by Johannes Hansen. Beautiful grained teak
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
White Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
oak frames with gently curved backs and tapered dowel-form legs and natural leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

White Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
oak frames with gently curved backs and tapered dowel-form legs and natural leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP 62 Long Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black leather Danish sofa by Hans Wegner with teak wood frame. Simple Mid-Century Modern lines with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner AP 62 Long Sofa
Hans Wegner AP 62 Long Sofa
H 27 in W 76 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner 2, Pers Airport Sofa Reupholstered with Black Bizon Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans J. Wegner 2-seater Airport sofa model GE-34. The sofa appears newly upholstered with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Black Leather and Chrome Airport Chairs, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Westport, CT
Hans Wegner black leather and chrome airport chairs (CH401 Kastrup Chair), set of 6 Made for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Armchair Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather and oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner.
Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair Designed by Hans Wegner
Armchair Designed by Hans Wegner
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner Mid Century White Leather Armchair for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, this GE 151 archair is a Classic example of Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J Wegner design oak and teak lounge chair model JH-713 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Simple
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Armchair model JH507 designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen. In solid hand
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
H 31.7 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s Additional Information: Material
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 armchairs. Designed in 1952. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four teak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Sometimes
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Hans Wegner Teak Dining Chairs Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four teak dining chairs by Hans Wegner.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
). ABOUT THE ITEM: This is an original ‘Papa Bear Chair' by Hans J. Wegner, produced by the original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceedingly rare Hans J. Wegner Model A721 cognac leather and oak early Danish Mid-century
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Armchair by Hans Wegner
Armchair by Hans Wegner
H 31 in W 25 in D 21 in
Hans J Wegner 3pers sofa, GE 290, newly upholstered with cognac bison leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans J. Wegner 3. seater sofa model Ge-290/3 with a frame of oak, and mounted with new foam
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. Original Epeda
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather. Original Epeda cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure tan aniline leather. Original Epeda
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
FULLY RESTORED & STAMPED 1960's HANS J WEGNER CH 35 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in GB
collectable, fully restored, circa 1950-1960 Hans J Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son Denmark stamped CH 35 armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner JH-503 armchairs designed in 1949 and produced by Johannes Hansen. NOTE
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 daybed. Rare walnut, teak and cane combination. Original leather
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Walnut, Leather, Cane

Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
H 29.5 in W 78 in D 34 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman, Model AP-29
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair ottoman, model AP-29. Perfect as a casual bench or stool. Made from
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Laquered Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Soaped Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Oiled Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner 3-personers sofa with red leather and an oak wood frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans Wegner Ge-290 3 seater sofa with a frame of oak, and cushions in red leather. Appears in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Six Hans J Wegner 'JH811' Mid-Century Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of six dining chairs by legendary designer Hans J Wegner, Denmark, c1950s. 'JH811
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" sofa by GETAMA in original patched leather, Denmark, 1950s Hans J Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 armchair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair
Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair
H 29 in W 25 in D 33 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
with original saddle leather, circa 1970. Documented in Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs, Oda, pg. 191. Nice
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool
Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Loveseat
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in the year 2000, the Century 2000 loveseat was one of his final
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Century 2000 Loveseat
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Loveseat
H 29 in W 61 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner Buck Lounge Chair, Model JH517
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner buck lounge chair, Model JH517 for Johannes Hansen. A rare model chair by the master
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench
Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench
H 15 in W 47 in D 30.5 in
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

PP 68 Final Chair by Hans Wegner, with Leather Seat
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PP68 elbow chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, Denmark 1987. Sculpturally carved oak
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Collection of 6 Hans Wegner Chairs, Wishbone, Heart, CH33
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Collection of six Hans Wegner dining chairs consisting of two wishbone, two heart, and two CH33
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak, Teak

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Hans Wegner Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of hans wegner leather available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of hans wegner leather — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 796 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of hans wegner leather you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of hans wegner leather, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of hans wegner leather has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and GETAMA are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Leather?

The average selling price for a piece of hans wegner leather at 1stDibs is $5,510, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $190,435 for the highest priced.

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.