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Seating For Sale
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Creator: Børge Mogensen
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nature leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with indian red elegance leather.
Legs in teak.
Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furnit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swan chair , Model 3320 Hazelnut anilin leather, Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
Arne Jacobsen, Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair 3320, Armchair with Return Swivel Base
The Swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, is crafted in our elegant Hazelnut Aniline leather with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a solid beech frame and a seat and back of molded teak plywood. Most bear makers mark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2219 for Fredericia Furniture Make in Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning example of mid century simplicity. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 4 seat sofa model 2219. Featuring a solid oak frame with two tone cushions 4 red, 4 grey with ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 4+ Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though multiples are available. Each chair is...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cherry
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1974.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Seven" Office Chair By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Bunnik, NL
Rare early version of Arne Jacobsen’s “Seven” office chair, with the original wheel base. The armchair has received new leather upholstery and filling. A classic, timeless model.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Office Seven Chair Model 3217 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Seven" office chair, model 3217, designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This version of the i...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes itself by the use of a plywood molding technique. The cha...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's.
An elegant and organic shape ideal for lounge. Arne Ja...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 3-Seater
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 3-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply defined shape with a softer, more intimate character that works well as the focal p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set Of Four Dining Chairs The Drop Model 3110 Made In Black By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs also called "The Drop", model 3110, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chairs are made of a plastic shell made of ABS plastic with...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Fritz Hansen Oxford Chair Ruby Red Leather
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Oxford University.
This is a sleek swivel chair that can be used as a desk chair.
Only one available.
Signed by Fritz Hansen.
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen, set of 6 BM-1 chairs for C.M Madsens Møbelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen, set of 6 BM-1 chairs for C.M Madsens Møbelfabrik
This set of 6 BM-1 chairs, by master Danish designer Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Møbelfabrik, is a great example...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Fullly Upholstered Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7™ designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure moulded veneer chair is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen Pair of Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchairs for Fredricia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant pair of armchairs model 3242 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ah...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Linen
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Sofa / Daybed Model 4311/4312
Located in Allerum, SE
Børge Mogensen sofa / daybed model 4311/4312. Produced by Fredericia Möbelfabrik in Denmark. Very unusual with leather and the removable basket. circa 1950-1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swan Settee / Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early and rare Arne Jacobsen swan sofa / love seat / in the original taupe / warm gray leather. No tears or scuffs. Mild fading. Very good original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
This lounge chair measures: 35 wide x 28 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inch...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Armchair, Model 3237, Cognac
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Orange Leather Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made by Fritz Hansen ever since. A true design icon, the Series ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Set Of 2 2. Pers Sofa Model 2212 Made In Red Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 two-seater sofas, model 2212, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolfabrik in the 1960s. The sofas are upholstered in red leather and have oak frames. Their simple, ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Windsor 2350 Armchair in Oak Wood by Børge Mogensen by Fredericia, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century wooden windsor armchair model "3250" in oak by Børge Mogensen produced by Fredericia Furniture in Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H:...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Rare Saint Catherine College Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare St. Catherine College chair with the original upholstery. Each of the student rooms at St. Catherine College in Oxford, Great Britain was furnished ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Early Arne Jacobson Egg Chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic, egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
This chair is a rare early example, it features its original black coloured leather ,This high-backed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Set of Four Dinning Chairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen set of four dining chairs in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak, Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Leather Coupé Sofa Model 2192
Located in New York, NY
This semi-aniline brown leather coupé sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1960s. Structurally, the sofa has a high, cushioned back, reminiscent of a wingback ar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of six chairs by Arne Jacobsen Mod. Grand Prix Prod. Fritz Hansen
Located in Milano, IT
A unique set of six chairs model "Grand Prix" FH 4130, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in the 1950s. This iconic design, winner of prestigious awar...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with nature leather aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Steel Frame, Seat Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1952 Mogensen built onto the Søborg series with a steel-framed version, a design that he viewed as a reflection on international modernism. The generous back and seat with optiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather.
Four star base profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though two are available. Each chair is upholstered in a purple hopsack-like upholstery, likely Tonus by Kvadrat. The foam and fabric are in excellent shape. No rips or tears are noted. The chairs were produced in 2003 and lived in a gorgeous biotech headquarters designed by Behnisch Architekten in Cambridge, MA. The architectural firm specced this chair, which is notable. These are signed and marked Fritz Hansen pieces. The fabric shows some light wear from use and some light fading (one is noticeable, not really on the other) . If you'd like us to have the chair professionally cleaned prior to shipping, we can certainly arrange that without issue.
Each chair measures 42 inches tall by 34 inches wide and 31 inches deep. The seat height is 15 inches. As noted, the price listed is for one chair. Multiple blue egg chairs...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Chocolate Brown Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautifully crafted, comfortable, and timeless lounge chairs from Denmark. Model #2207 designed by Børge Mogenson in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
These chairs have a ri...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Series 7 Clear Lacquer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Series 7 comes in different veneers and finishes. All chairs are made of pressure moulded sliced veneer. Front upholstery or full upholstery is available in a wide range of fabrics a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3217 Front Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
Explore the iconic Series 7 chair with a functional swivel base and front upholstered for a beautiful and comfortable result. The four-legged stackable chair represents the culminati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Chairs by Arne Jacobsen M. Butterfly for the Brazilian Airline, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Brazilian airline Varig in 1950. The model of the chairs is the Butterly. The structure of the chairs is made of painted iron...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Borge Mogensen Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of armchairs en suite with the couch listed separately.
beautiful original leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model Bm-2254 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model BM-2254 / Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. 2 adjustable positions.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Pot Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin / Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Pot Chair Designed in 1959 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Reupholstered in Sheepskin. Unmarked.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style.
Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress)
194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress)
About the designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Børge Mogensen Model 2213 three-seat sofa by Fredericia, Denmark
Located in Oslo, NO
Experience the classic elegance of Danish design with this iconic three-seat sofa by Børge Mogensen, designet in 1962 and produced by Fredericia - Model 2213. Crafted with a solid te...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak, Down
Model 3117 Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Sevener
Located in Stamford, CT
Model 3117 steel and vinyl adjustable desk chair by Arne Jacobsen (Danish. 1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen Sevener. Stamped. Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Borge Mogensen Spanish/hunting chairs for Frederica Stolefabrik Denmark
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Safari dining chairs model 3237 and 3228 designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
A set like t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Borge Mogenson Tan Leather Loveseat Sofa Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern love seat sofa by Borge Mogensen.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner, Town Hall chair. Oak and Leather. Denmark C.1940
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans J. Wegner, Town Hall Chair. Denmark, circa 1940
Designed in the early 1940s and originally commissioned for Denmark’s Aarhus City Hall—a project led by renowned architects Arne ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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