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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Model 3110 Drop
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fully upholstered Drop blends elegantly into a wide variety of settings as a great example of furniture design that is able to influence and elevate an entire room by its mere pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare Hans J. Wegner Oak Reclining Lounge Chair Model AP71, Denmark 1968
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
- Original wool pillows in good original condition
- height of eat 43 cm
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Swan Chair in yellow Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
We have multiple Swan chairs in original mosterd yellow upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2006. Prices are per piece. Arne Jacobsen de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1958/1959.
The chair features a wo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1950s. Makers mark underneath. Model No. FH 4103 is also known as th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather.
Four star base with tilt function.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern rare Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1st Ed. Teak Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare 1st edition series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen early production made for the Danish Market metal cap impressed with the FH logo and Danmark...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH36 Dining Chair Oak Smoked Oil w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH36 Dining Chair with a smoked oil, solid oak frame and natural paper cord seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 36 wide x 29 deep x 38.5 high, with a seat height of 14 inches and arm height/chair cleara...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut aniline leather.
Four star base with tilt function.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid soap treated oak.
New upholstered with Hallingdal 130 from Kvadrat
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' chairs, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1965.
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as opposed to the mod...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1960s.
The seats of ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Set of 8 “the Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 “The Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
Additional information:
The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved Oakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, in good condition. The Scandinavian Y-shaped, armchairs have a curved slim backrest with arched arms, supported by four rounded wooden legs. At least hundred steps are required to design, produced each side chair. The seat cover is made of original hand woven paper rope. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Seat: 18.5" H x 19" W x 19.5" D
Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born in 1914, in Tonder, Denmark and passed away in 2007 Denmark. He was a world-renowned Danish furniture designer. Wegner finished his apprenticeship at 17, he developed his skills from the master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. In 1951, Wegner received a major design prizes, from the Lunning prize and the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale.
Carl Hansen & Søn is a family-owned Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1908, in Odense, Denmark by the Danish master cabinet maker Carl Hansen. The Y Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Oak, Paper
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 (not two!) CH30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner in Oak and Teak and red upholstery.
This 1954 design is one of the outcomes of Wegner's ongoing search for the ideal chair. The curved organic shapes and the refined details make this chair a classic Wegner. He mainly worked with wood, making optimal use of the possibilities of the material.
The shapes of the CH30 Chair create a minimalist, elegant interplay of lines. The oval-shaped backrest slopes slightly backwards and offers good support for the back. The shape of the hind legs slopes backwards and thus ensures optimum stability. The seat of the chair is relatively wide and covered with red fabric stretched over a comfortable foam. The CH30P...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair Model GE 181 A by Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare GE-181-A armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish Getama factory during the 1950s. The ergonomic frame is made of high-quality oak wood in a dark and intense ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs are better known as the Papa Bear chair for their stately silhouette. Exquisitely crafted teak details notable in the paws, showcasing Wegner's intimate understanding of fine woodworking. Expertly upholstered in a downy gray wool fabric, these cozy chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced in 1967. Adjustable height.
Executed in v...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in Denmark in the late 1950's. The CH25 lounge chair, like many o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with green Magrethe wool fabric.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays.
In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958.
Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer.
seat height 16.75”.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical instrument. Designed by Arne J...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of “AP 16” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant and comfortable “AP 16” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with cosy sheepskin.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s facto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck chair' in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck chair' in patinated oak with reupholstered seat in 'Dunes' aniline leather (color: Camel).
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Carl Hansen & Sons.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Sofa in Lacquered Oak / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark 2002.
Both have labels under the seat, there are two chairs in stock, price per chair.
Height to seat 45cm
Timeless office chair by Arne Jacobsen. The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St Catherine’s College in Oxford. The tall back of the chair was a symbol of prestige and created a space of its own. Initially, there were protests over commissioning a foreign modernist, but on completion of the project, Jacobsen received an honorary doctorate from Oxford. This outstanding example of total design...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather.
Four star base profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cherry
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Knoll Series 7 Stacking & Interlocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The listing is for each individual chair, however, eight are available. These c...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The beautiful Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is an everlasting Danish design masterpiece, like a sculptor.
Jacobsen strived to shape the shell's perfect form by experimenting with wire ...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour 002 Natural)
ABOUT THE FURNITURE: This is an original 'Papa Bear chair' by Hans J....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s
The CH103 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn is a modern three-seat sofa ideal fo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Armchair Model 3207 in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 armchair Model 3207 newly reupholstered in a brown leather. Beautiful condition and ready to go! Original Label reattached.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Folding Chairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair folding chairs with hanging bracket of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3110 Drop
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 2014, Fritz Hansen relaunched the Drop chair with a new fresh design. Since its launch the chair has had a great success in selling; over 25.000 pieces ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
2008 Arne Jacobsen Low Oxford Chairs in Cream Leather, Model 3291W
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Oxford desk or dining chair with arms, Model 3272W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1965. These examples date to 2008 and were produced in Denmark...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Swan chair , Model 3320 Hazelnut anilin leather, Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
Arne Jacobsen, Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair 3320, Armchair with Return Swivel Base
The Swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, is crafted in our elegant Hazelnut Aniline leather with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Midcentury "Yoke" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Yoke” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with a black leather back and seat. Striking silhouette with cool details and beautiful woodgrain.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs in William Morris Blackthorn, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This rare dining chair pair was such a find! The oak is in wonderful shape. We thought William Morris's Blackthorn fabric would be the perfect complement to the subtle carved floral ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Red & Chrome Butterfly Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen red 3107 butterfly side chair with chromed legs. Original design 1955. This edition manufactured in Denmark 1995. Very clean.
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
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
Original AP19 "Papa Bear"chair by Hans J. Wegner A.P. Stolen Leather oak teak
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and made in Denmark. This example with new black leather and featuring oak legs and t...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Office Seven Chair Model 3217 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Seven" office chair, model 3217, designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This version of the i...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Model 3110 Drop
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fully upholstered Drop™ blends elegantly into a wide variety of settings as a great example of furniture design that is able to influence and elevate an entire room by its mere p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inches
A...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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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