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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Daybed GE-19 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful daybed GE-19 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1956, solid oak frame with tapered legs and brass end rail accents, felt covered flat springs, marked.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair
Executed in Oak
Original finish to Frame
Original Paper Cord Woven Seat
Manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son
Branded sig...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by AP Stolen.
This elegant and classic Danish design 3 seat sofa offers excellent se...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$4,799 Sale Price
40% Off
Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16)
Made in Denmark, Designer Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen, around 1951.
Priced as a pair; we will ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Four Wishbone CH 24 Chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern Wishbone CH 24 dining room chairs.
Design by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1950s.
S...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Ma...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
$26,119 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Beautiful Hans J Wegner PP 124 Net chair for PP Mòbler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Danish rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler,. Frame of soap treated ash, upholstery of Vibeke Klint Fabric. Flagline in the back.
Model PP124 named Net Chair, made...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Ash
Pair of CH-27 oak and cane weave lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn during the 1950s. Made from solid oak with cane weave seats. Beautiful patina a...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid century Hans Wegner Sofa GE-236/4 GETAMA Solid Oak Frame
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Four-seat sofa model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid oak solid wood frame with original patina has original spring loaded cushio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here was produced in 1963 by A.P. Stolen, the first and original manufacturer of the AP-1...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen Reupholstered
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair and ottoman by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag to the underside of chair. Provenance: Purchased in 1963 from Anton Da...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Wool
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$808 Sale Price
46% Off
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...
Category
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.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
OX CHAIR & FOOTSTOOL by Hans J. WEGNER for AP STOLEN, Denmark 1970's
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vintage Ox-Chair AP 46 with footstool in recent green wool upholstery and tubular steel frame by Wegner. This set of the Ox-Chair was produced by various makers over the last decades...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE 671 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from oak with a flag halyard back in the original papercord. The cushions are upholstered in a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH30 dining chairs Carl Hansen & Son Denmark 1952
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark 1952. This rare early set exemplifies Wegner’s refined vision for modern design through...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Teak and Black Leather CH28 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Scandinavian Teak Lounge chair has been designed in the 1950s by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as Sawback Chair.
It is manufactured by Carl Han...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century CH36 + CH37 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Oak with Danish Cord
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions CH36: approx. 52 × 48 × 81 × 45 cm (20.5 × 18.9 × 31.9 × 17.7 in)
CH37 (with arms): approx. 58 × 50 × 81 cm, arm height 68 cm, seat height 45 cm (22.8 × 19.7 × 31.9 in, a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
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...
Category
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...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Two-Tone AP33 Sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Dorchester, MA
The strong, clean lines of the AP33 sofa, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in the mid-1950s, make it a perfect fit for a contemporary environment. Set on ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,250 / set
Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
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
Rush, Wood, Oak
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...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, "GE-258", Daybed in Teak, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE-258 Daybed, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from teak with the original wool upholstery. The clean, minimalist design highlights Wegner's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
$2,832 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Hans Wegner Set 4 Beech Danish Cord Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
A set of four Mid Century Danish Modern CH36 beech and Danish cord dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1962 and produced by Carl Hansen ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these chairs are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed fro...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut & Oak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut & Oak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beaut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Walnut, Oak
Pair of Chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner, designed in 1949 and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
This pair has wear and tear to the frame and rattan (please see ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of cherry.
Seat made of papercord.
Model J16
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Cherry
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Grey Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat.
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J Wegner Three Seat Sofa in Oak, Model GE 290/3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950s model GE 290/3 sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced in 1953 by Getama in Denmark.
Sofa is in great vintage condition, it may have been refinished at some po...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$3,500 Sale Price / set
53% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$15,878 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
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 ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak & Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beaut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Walnut
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this chair is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid teak...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Halyard chair model GE225. Executed by GETAMA, Denmark.
White laquered steel frame with cushion in original blue fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Flag Halyard lounge chair by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler, 2002
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous second generation Flag Halyard lounge chair by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler. With the Flag Halyard Chair, Hans Wegner paid tribute to the great Modernists such as Le Corbusier,...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless 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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