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Seating For Sale
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen, set of 4 Ant chairs, model, 3100, Fritz Hansen, 1969
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of four Ant chairs, or model 3100. This model was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen back in 1952 and was originally developed for the dining room of Danish farmaceutical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair 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
Seven Chair Model 3107 Made In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven Chair Model 3107 by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously reimagined with a touch of character and charm through patinated cognac leather upholstery.
These iconic chairs, born from the ...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark and produced in 2002. They feature a 4-star aluminum ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen MCM Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson (Sweden, 1919-2003) for Fritz Hansen ( established - Denmark 1872 by Cabinet Maker Fritz Hansen).
These conformable and fine lounge chairs model 0863 were crafted and designed in Denmark in 1957. Made of beach wood, the stylish chairs feature a green upholstery, clean lines and distinctly tapered legs. The wing-shaped armrests add comfort and elegance to the MCM chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Jaime Hayon Chair Model Jh30 Sammen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Sammen is a soft and comfortable chair designed by Jaime Hayon. Sammen is instantly likable because it is an honest, modern and simple a comfortable seat that makes you feel relaxed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair in Blue Sailcloth, Frtiz Hansen, 1955
Located in London, GB
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair with Armrests
Model 3351
Blue Sailcloth and Chromed Steel Tube
Designed 1953, Produced 1955
The design of this...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dot stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak, Fritz Hansen, 1965.
Located in Vorst, BE
Dot stool 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965.
Nice original state. Labelled and dated 07/1965. Seat in plywood with teak veneer in very nice state....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool Fritz Hansen Model 8112
By Fritz Hansen
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Wool
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Karl Schrøder Lounge Chair Model 1641 for Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Important and rare lounge Chair Model 1641 designed by Karl Schrøder, produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. Beech and woven seagrass.
The seagrass is original, has some small defect...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Series7 Chair, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the famous Swan chair. The settee is a sculptural masterpiece that forgoes boring straight lines in favor of a unique shape composed of smooth curves and soft round edges with outstanding comfort, mounted on the polished aluminium base, an innovative design. Retains the original manufacturers label. Recently professionally reupholstered in leather with a very nice patina. It was an immediate star when it was unveiled at the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and designer for the cutting-edge hotel. The furniture he created for the project make up some of his most iconic designs.
Literature: Arne Jacobsen, Thau and Vindum, pg. 470
An icon of Danish furniture design, Arne Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, he used that skill to create a catalog of groundbreaking product designs. He embodied the spirit of simple, functional elegance that defined the movement now known as Danish mid-century modernism. Some of his designs include the iconic Series 7 Chair, Ant Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s
Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Oak Swivel Office Chair with Slatted Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant swivel office chair by Fritz Hansen, crafted in oak around 1920.
The design features integrated armrests, a height-adjustable seat on a four-legged base, and a beautifully sl...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen 3107 Series 7 Chairs in Orange by Fritz Hansen, 1974
Located in London, GB
This set of 6 Model 3107, or Series Seven chairs, were designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The chairs are finished in the original orange paint.
The leg...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather.
Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
1940's Danish Fritz Hansen Art Deco Bentwood Armchair Wool Plaid Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery
Made in Denmark, No makers marks
Fritz Hansen, also known as Republic of Fritz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
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...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The chair is press shaped in laminated beechwood, the seat is upholstered w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch, Teak
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
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Easy Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant lounge chair. PK20 is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. The original idea for the chair was to use the excess leather strips from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Danish Modern X Chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard for Fritz Hansen, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern X Chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard for Fritz Hansen, 1970s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern easy chair with beech frame and cognac leather upholstery.
Designed by Peter Hvidt og O...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Large set of 20 Black Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 3107 Series 7 Dining Chairs
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of 20 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather 3107 Series 7 Dining Chairs
Introducing the classic 3107 chair from the Series 7 collection, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fri...
Category
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mosquito Chair 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Dronten, NL
The model 3105 chair was designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
The chair is also known as the Mosquito or Munkegaard chair, a true classic of Danish design.
The chair...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Swivel Desk Chair Model 3217 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare swivel desk chair model 3217 with Armrest designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Original label
Original First series four-star swivel base.
The chair was produced in ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300-4 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1957, In White Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have a truly exceptional vintage Airport Sofa, designed by the acclaimed Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and produce...
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Leather and Beech, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful authentic Danish Modern easy chair made and designed in the 1940s at Fritz Hansen & Co., Copenhagen. The chair is upholstered in the...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Series Set of six Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Soft leather, Walnut Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs in Walnut semi-anilin Leather: Beautifully reupholstered in soft Black r and fitted with new foam padding. These chairs feature a firm backrest and are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
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 ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
2023 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Low Oxford Desk Chairs in Suede 12 Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Oxford Desk Chairs, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. These particular examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in Poland. They were ordered by an ar...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Seating
Materials
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 ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Jaime Hayon Chair Model Jh20 Sammen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Sammen is available in two varieties: With or without armrests. The shell and seat cushion come fully upholstered in 6 different designer colours. The base comes with four legs made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
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...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Coloured Ash
Located in Berkeley, CA
Experience Arne Jacobsen’s classic Series 7 chair with a swivel base and a shell in clear lacquer. The four-legged stackable chair represents the culmination of the lamination techni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Wicker Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Series Seven Desk Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with wheels and adjustable seat height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced 1978, marked with label underneath the seat.
...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1996 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Series 7 Chair in Blue Beech Model 3107 Sets Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1996 (some date to 1998 but came from the same office)....
Category
1990s 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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