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Seating For Sale
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Danish 1950s Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

1944 Ole Wanscher Walnut Armchair With Grey Patterned Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1944 Ole Wanscher Walnut Armchair With Grey Patterned Upholstery. Model 1764, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Presented in the exhibition “Danish Walnut” at “Permanente”, 22th-30th Nov...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Space Age Vintage Organic Anthropomorph Blue Chaise Longue Verner Panton 1962/63
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage organic anthropomorph chaise longue or daybed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1962/63 Denmark Polstermöbelreihe Kleinserie. A wonderful iconic chaise longue in bold blue color with upholstery designed by Verner Panton 1962 / 63 Denmark for Fritz Hansen 1975. Paper label with company´s name With rounded beech wood feet and a gorgeous shape covered with a bright blue woolen fabric this piece is the perfect seating to create your place where you live. Plus it is freestanding. An eclectic mix of the styles and designers Antique or Contemporary, Minimalist or Rustic, it all comes together under your direction. Verner Panton ( 1926 - 1998 ) Danish archtiect and designer designed fabulous furniture...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Seating

Materials

Fabric

Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This example is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate and bears a Fritz Hansen l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Ole Wanscher, Dining Chairs, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1942
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 12 stained beech and green-dyed leather dining room chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in 1942 and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s. Dimensions: 33.7” H x 18.6” W x 19...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Early Fritz Hansen Production Re-upholstered in tropical print cotton some surface soiling Marked by Maker
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1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean, ready to use co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black 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

Fritz Hansen PK-80 by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Wien, AT
The PK-80 Daybed is the embodiment of Poul Kjærholm's talent for refining historical models and distilling the design down to the essentials. The daybed is inspired by a daybed desig...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Grand Prix Dining Chairs in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vorst, BE
Four Grand Prix chairs (model no. 4130) by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The design received the highest award (thus the name “Grand Prix”) at the Triennale in Milan in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Plywood, Beech

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2. Pair of early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in a dark brown stained beech. These model 2252 were designed by ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Rare Luigi Colani Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating organic sha...
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1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beechwood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood

Egg Chair in Walnut Leather & Silver Grey Base by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage. Today, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Kjaerholm Model PK24 Chaise Lounge for Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Lounge, model PK24 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark This vintage PK24 chaise lounge from Fritz Hansen's "Poul Kjaerholm collect...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching seat cushions in black leather. Originally designed in 1944 and produced by Fritz Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is upholstered in cognac colored patinated leather and is in great condition. Arne...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm 'PK8' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK8' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an emphasis on sustainability, the brand’s re-editions of iconic pieces from such Danish Modern greats as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Vico Magistretti pay homage to the originals while thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials. Originially designed in 1978, the PK8 chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Kjaerholm PK33 Stool in Rustic Leather by Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Poul Kjaerholm, Danish 1929-1980. Poul Kjaerholm used innovative construction materials to produce fluid designs that were elegant, functional and modern. Kjaerholm chose steel as hi...
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2010s Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Series 7 Chair, Model 3107 In Cognac Savanne Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, and recently upholstered in cognac-colored Savanne leather, is an exquisite and luxuri...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 16" high. Chair measures 34.5" wide, 30" deep and 41.5" high. Seat he...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Danish modern armchairs, designed in the 1930s by architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for esteemed cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, exemplifies the innovative spirit of e...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

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

Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Reupholstered i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair, new upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm lounge chair new upholstered with cognac full grain aniline leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. Lots of patina and traces of use but th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship which is especially true of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautif...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage set 3107 butterfly chairs design Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage set of 9 butterfly chairs from 1970s The chairs, type 3107, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen. This set of 9 chairs are stained black (original). The c...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 or 3107 Chairs by Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern 1964
Located in London, GB
A timeless icon of design this wonderful set of eight model #3107 (also known as the "Series-7") stacking dining chairs in black were designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. This set are an early production model with a rarely seen registered and numbered metal CAP, April 1964. In the late 60’s Fritz Hansen then changed to the more commonly seen plastic stamped CAP. The CAP carries the Made in Denmark, the Danish Control FurnitureMakers emblem and the FH logo along with the year. This is important for collectors who are not looking to buy the more usual plastic CAP chairs you find on later production models. This highly practical early set of 8 dining side chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, damaged
Located in Budapest, HU
This beautiful Egg Chair by the renowned Arne Jacobsen has damage/missing parts where the base connects to the chair. It appears that this section was previously damaged and not prof...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) 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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Swan Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, dated 1970, two available
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Two vintage Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a high quality wool bouclé fabri...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
An egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen reupholstered in cognac leather.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Safari leather chair, Fritz Hansen, 1960 Safari leather chair, Fritz Hansen, 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fritz Hansen's leather Safari chair from the 1960s represents an icon of Danish modern design. Featuring an elegant wooden frame, this chair is upholstered in fine leather, lending a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). 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

Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously crafted in 1967 by Fritz Hansen, now elegantly refurbished in luxurious black Classic leather upholstery. Arne Ja...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen
Located in Athens, Attiki
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen 1973-1974. This Serial production model seat in S-shape, was designed in cantilever form and consists ...
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1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Ax Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Neilsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen in 1947, the Ax Chair has a gently curved bent beechwood frame with armrests that offers a supremely comfortable se...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

6 rare lounge version Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red velvet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 rare high back lounge version Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red coloured velvet with revolving ...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Scandinanvian Modern Armchairs Beech & Sheepskin Ove Boldt / Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ove Boldt
Located in Odense, DK
Set of Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair "Model 1638" by Danish architect Ove Boldt in the 1940s. The stained beechwood chairs are in great original condition an...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Model 3177 Series 7
Located in Berkeley, CA
Timeless design has no age – explore the adorable Series 7™ children’s chair. The four-legged stackable chair also known as the Series 7 represents the culmination of the lamination ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool Fritz Hansen Model 8112
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant settee or two-seat sofa model 8112 made by Fritz Hansen sometime in the early to mid-1950s in Copenhagen, Denmark. The frame is construed similar to Fritz Hansen's armch...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Panton Verner Bachelor Chair with Stool/Red
Located in Delft, NL
Panton Verner bachelor chair with stool/red By Fritz Hanssen Measures 74 cm x 74 cm x 50 cm Chair and stool has chrome frame Chair is labelled with no. ...
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20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Chrome

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Husum' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Husum' chairs, elm, beech. Denmark, 1930 Danish designer Frits Schlegel created the 'Husum' chair which got manufactured by Fritz Hansen...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm, Beech

1970s Highback “1-2-3” Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “1-2-3” highback easy chair, a famous design by Verner Panton, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1970. It has a round aluminum metal base and beautiful tuft...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Set Six Ant Chairs Refinished Your Choice of Color Danish Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Sculptural Danish Modern "Ant" Dining Chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs. Fritz Hansen. Stainless, Cognac Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Recent production in solid stainless steel with cognac, caramel Leather. Signed Fritz Hansen. Very few si...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Benjamin Hubert Model Bh20 Pair
Located in Berkeley, CA
With pair we present a unique design paired with unlimited possibilities. Pair is a stacking chair and comes in a mix of veneer and plastic that differentiates it from the existing s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Danish modern Black wood Chairs 7 Series by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern Black wood Chairs 7 Series by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s Set of 4 danish chairs mod. 0465 or 7 Series in black painted wood....
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Cognac Leather Swan Sofa Model 3321 by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern Swan Sofa Model 3321 designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 20th Century. This design quickly gained acclaim when it debuted at the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenh...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A Set Of 6 Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965 These chairs were originally designed 1955, these were manufactured in May 1965 Silver Fritz Hansen M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

2007 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Counter Stools in Cherry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Series 7 Counter Stools, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These particular examples date to 2007 and 2008. The stools are comprised of a steel...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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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