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Seating For Sale
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shea...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern lounge chair from the 1930s by Danish architect Magnus Stephensen. Executed in beautifully patinated bent beechwood and seagrass weaving on back and sea...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940s. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model 1582. The wooden armrests and legs are made of varnished oak wood showing great grain ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Wool

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen “Egg” Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Egg” chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. This eye-catching piece has an aluminium swivel crossbase. The rounded desi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Arne Jacobsen 3113 Hammer Office Chair
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage 3113 series one hammer office chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from the late 1950s. This chair has been completely refurbish. The wheels have been disma...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Model-3100 Teak Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Model-3100 teak chair for Fritz Hansen. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin
Located in Hägersten, SE
Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the 1930s and this piece ca 1940s. The large oversized back rest makes for excellent com...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced arround 1960. Executed i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verner Panton, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Designed by the renowned Danish designer Verner Panton, this iconic 1-2-3 Lounge Chair was produced by the prestigious Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1970s. Known ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Hans Wegner “Heart” Chairs, set of five
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s - good overall condition but there is general wear including chips to the wood and scuffs. Price is for the set of 5 but we can split the set up
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Series Seven Chair Model 3107 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
New upholstered Syver chair, which we can upholster in the desired quantity. Leather of really good quality, with a nice structure and good comfort. The chair was designed by Arne Ja...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair by Fritz Hansen, Chair model 1672 A large scale lounge chair with oak legs. Denmark, circa 1930s.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967 A striking example of mid-century modern design, th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and blue striped fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations. Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations. Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen recovered about 5 years ago in a red Fabric. Chair is in great condition, showing no real wear! Chair retains Original label. Ch...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966. Newly reupholstered in European Nappa leather by using the original techniques. This...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Ot...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
1st Edition of the Egg chair Arne Jacobsen designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. The very 1st ones have no ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Small Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 120' Teak Bench for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 120' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s. Sturdy construction of stained beech wood with the frame being in very good conditio...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Fritz Hansen Model 1668 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1668 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model 1582. The wooden armrests and legs are made of varnished oak wood showing great grain ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of 4 Black Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1980, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Four beautiful chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The official name of the chairs is 'chair 3100', but they are also called 'the Ant' due to their shape. This set is made of b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner “China Chair” FH-4283 for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
“China Chair”. Armchair, mahogany frame, cream leather seat Model 4283. Designed 1944 by Hans Wegner and manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen. Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kun...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Arne Jacobsen “Egg” Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Egg” chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1980. This eye-catching piece has a chrome plated metal swivel crossbase. The roun...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swivelling swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in Bozeman, MT
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958. With its original cognac brown leather with a great patinated surface. Produced 1960s - ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Poul Kjærholm – PK0 Lounge Chair (Limited Edition)
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Kjærholm – PK0 Lounge Chair (Limited Edition) Rare PK0 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. This iconic chair, crafted from black-lacquered beech plywood, features a low, gr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s almost exclusively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The Egg sprang from a new tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14”
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Lounge Chairs Model 1590, Fritz Hansen, Elm & Velvet Mohair, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and magnificent "Model 1590" lounge chairs produced in 1940 by the famous Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. The frames are made of solid elm tree with a beautiful grai...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chair by Ebbe & Karen Clemmensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very beautiful Safari Chair by Ebbe & Karen Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen designed in 1958 and produced in Denmark. The frame is made of ash and the seat is newly upholstered with a ta...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 165' Teak Bench for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 165' teak bench for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1590 Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare and magnificent; this pair of Model 1590 lounge chairs was produced in the 1940s by Fritz Hansen, the famous Danish furniture manufacturer. The Model 1590 lounge chairs carry si...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a luxurious red velvet with corded trim on bl...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

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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