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Seating For Sale
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Rare Aage Herman Olsen Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Herman Olsen & Fritz Hansen - Scandinavian Modern Design A sculptural mid-century modern sofa, rare model 1778, by designer Aage Herman Ols...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

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...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Early Grand Prix Dining Chairs in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Brussels, Brussels
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

Oxford Classic Office Chair Model 3293C Made In Cognac By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set Of 6 Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 Seven Chairs, model 3107, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, epitomizes the elegance and functionality of...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Heart Stacking Dining Chairs Model Fh4103 By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and sold in London by Story’s of Kensington. Constructed from beech and teak wood, the...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Oak

Seagull Chair by Gosta Berg & Stenerik Eriksson for Fritz Hansen, 1968
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
The Seagull Chair, a masterpiece by Gosta Berg & Stenerik Eriksson, embodies the essence of timeless design and craftsmanship. Introduced in 1968, this lounge chair represents the ch...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design. These chairs,...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

60s, Danish Design by Fritz Hansen, Relax Lounge Chair, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Relax lounge chair, original very good condition, no smells. Light green velour. Oak wood legs, brass spring...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Six 1950s "Model 3100" Ant Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of six beautiful 1950s "Ant" chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This very early edition has the original rubber disc spacers underneath, similar to Eames construction...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair Model PK22 Made In Walnut Elegance Leather By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
The lounge chair PK22, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is upholstered in exclusive walnut elegance leather of the highest qualit...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair itself is made in stained beech. The seat i...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, 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...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Rare Pair of Arne Jacobsen "Pre Pop" Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Arne Jacobsen was an architect first and foremost. The design of furniture followed organically–Jacobsen, a believer in the ideal of Gesamtkunst, wanted furniture which suited his bu...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood

Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk33 Leather Stool
Located in Berkeley, CA
The three-legged stool PK33 epitomizes Poul Kjærholm’s use of assembly techniques, his exploration of materials and his simplification of structure into a type-form. The stool draws ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 1x 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

Poul Kjærholm PK20 lounge chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Poul Kjærholm PK20 armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Flexible frame of matte chrome-plated spring steel with black leather upholstery and a neck cushion. Very good original ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pot Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobson
Located in Doral, FL
Pot Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen Designed in 1959 Upholstered in Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Base in Chromed Metal Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Still...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pot Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobson
Pot Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobson
$1,944 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Model 3107 7 Series Stacking Chair in Teak Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 4 Original 1980s signed rare and gorgeous classic 3107 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs in teak. Signed by Maker. Beautiful condition and wood grain throughout all. Ve...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Pair Of 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Wicker with Aura Leather Neck Rest
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen. The teak wood leg model 4325 is scarce and rarely available. Manufactured on 04/1963. Chair is in excellent vintage condi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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 ...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining ti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

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.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Ax" Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking chair designed by architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in collaboration with the famous artisan company Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1960s. Our chair uses q...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Laminate, Wood

Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Natural Oak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in natural oak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

2004 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Turquoise Hopsack Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two chairs are available, but sold separately) Swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. This is one of Jacobsen's most recogni...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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 in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970's Additional Information: Material: Aluminium and leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy chai...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Base of blakc powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen "Grand Prix" Leather 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...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Pair of Bar Stools
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning pair of midcentury Danish modern barstools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. They are done in a beautiful rich ebonized bent wood seat...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Swivel Swan Armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Swan Armchairs, masterfully designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen for the esteemed manufacturer Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s....
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming dynasty; “China Chair”. A very comfortable armchair made in black painted. Loose seat c...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Rare Pair of K. Schroder Fritz Hansen chairs Woven Seagrass, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
S. Scroder & Fritz Hansen Scandinavian Modern Design, A rare pair of beech chairs, seat and back with original woven sea grass. Model 1572. Designed by S. Scröder. Manufactured an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

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...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern Funkis Chair S-102 by Fritz Hansen in Steel, Cane & Leather, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important lounge chair model S102 in tubular steel and stained beech with original french cane and leather cushion. Designed in the 1930s by Frits Schlegel (att.) for Fritz...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1950s Set 4 FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb set of four first generation 1950s Fritz Hansen FH4103 ‘Heart’ dining chairs, designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner, and are not only beautiful, they’re also practical - three legge...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Teak

Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam. M...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

"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...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen, series 8000/8020, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen, series 8000/8020. Original light green furniture wool, beech wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stab...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark. Provenance: Publisher Fergo, hence by descent in th...
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Swan chair Model 3320 High Model by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 2015
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan, model 3320, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture. Designed between 1957 and 1958, th...
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1st Edition Set of 4 'Mosquito' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Original set of 4 ‘Mosquito’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. Beautiful first edition version in teak produced in the 1950s by Fritz Hansen. In exceptional ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Plywood, Mahogany, Beech

Danish Airport Sofa From Copenhagen Airport by Fritz Hansen 1991
By Fritz Hansen, Jens Ammunsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very cool airport sofa was part of the actual decor in Copenhagen Airport in Denmark until they remodeled a few years back. The furniture was designe...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Aurélien Barbry outdoor 'Cadence' Chair in FSC Certified teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak

Fritz Hansen 1930s Pair of danish easy chairs in matte white paint and sheepskin
Located in København K, 84
This elegant pair of Danish easy chairs, produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design principles of early 20th-century Scandinavia...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm, Paint

10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1982. Acquired from the original owner, these chairs were rarely used. Cherry wood with loose c...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs In Pink By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 Seven chairs model 3107 in a pink lacquer. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was one of Denmark's most important archite...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark. Attributed to Frits Schlegel. Frame in steam bent beechwood. Marked with ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

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

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). 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

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Papyrus Fabric for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and papyrus fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Teak By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Model 3107 Seven Chairs, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's iconic design, meticulously crafted in teak by Fritz Hansen. These chairs stand as a pinnacle of mid-ce...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

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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