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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
C. 2020 Set of Five Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. These particular examples were produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark C. 2020. The chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Papercord
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
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
Y-chair Model CH24 Made In Light Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Y chair, also known as model CH24, in light oak, designed by the legendary Danish furniture architect Hans J. Wegner in 1950.
A true icon of modern furniture design, the Y chair...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Three Seater Sofa, Model AP 18S, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa, Model AP 18S, upholstered in green wool fabric and with dark wood legs, was designed by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner in 1960. Wegner, known for his uniq...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
Fairly early Papa Bear armchair AP-19 with beech frame and legs and teak claws designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for A.P. Stolen De...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Eight Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs in Teak & Oak Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of eight Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1950s. In good original and match...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs - Limited Edition Shearling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs, circa 2010s.
These fantastic chairs were part of a very limited edition release with shearling (sheepskin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans J Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78 Mama Bear' Chair in Oak for Carl Hansen
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
GE 225 - Early 'Flagline' lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 225 - Early 'Flagline chair' with green lacquered metal frame, original patinated flagline and green neck cushion and oak shoe. Designed in 1950 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Butterfly Chair in Oak Veneer, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage example of the iconic Butterfly chair designed. By Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen as part of the Classic Series 7 line. The chair is in the less common oak veneer finish, sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Teak Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Eight JH507 Armchairs by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight oak armchairs model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Fully restored. Refinished and reupholstered in Holly Hunt fabric.
This set of chairs came d...
Category
1960s Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner JH-501 Round Chair in Oak and Woven Cane, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH501 oak dining chair with cane seat, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Looking for a unique piece of furniture that seamlessly blends style and comfort? Look no further than the GE 460 butterfly lounge chair, designed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen, now beautifully reimagined with new upholstery in black elegance leather.
These iconic chairs, born from the ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,058 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching seat cushions in black leather.
Originally designed in 1944 and produced by Fritz Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner
Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion
1960s
Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Side Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-33 teak side chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Designer
Hans J. Wegner.
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Trans...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Cane
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape.
The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Reupholstered i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
The "Egg" Lounge Chair Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The sofa is a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmark, 1914-200...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 35.75 wide x 35 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, Model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design cow horn chair, model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen. Rare dining or desk chair by the master Hans J. Wegner in solid teak with rosewood inlay. New cane seat, in ve...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and Produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Signed with Label to Stretcher.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
$11,200 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans J. Wegner three-seat Sofa. model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s. 84w 32d 31h
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
FH 4283 China chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and new upholstery with tan leather.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
$9,094 / set
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 Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
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
Model JH051 by Hans Wegner, Set of 8
Located in Studio City, CA
The Chair by Hans Wegner, Model JH051 (Set of 8). Teak and perfectly aged leather. Measures 25"W x 18"D x 27"H x 17"SH x 27"AH
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
$73,200 / set
Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$5,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Oak and Woven Papercord CH25 Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an oiled oak and papercord Hans Wegner Model CH25 Lounge chair. Excellent and comfortable. Solid handmake construction. Still being produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$3,896 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, sophisticated and architectural, wraparound armchair in solid rosewood, designed by Hans Wegner made by Johannes Hansen The chair has a solid rosewood frame, drop in upholstered seat, and wrapped cane backrest. The frame looks like it has a later, but not new, clear lacquered overcoat, the fabric seat shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Measures: Total H 29.5 x arm H 27.5 x seat H 17 inches. Know as the Round Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P Stolen
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair and ottoman in oak, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Upholstered in Holly Hunt / Hembra / Palm.
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" sofa by GETAMA in original patched leather, Denmark, 1950s
Hans J Wegner "GE236 / 4" sofa - by GETAMA in original patched leather upholstery - Denmark 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
$4,125 Sale Price
44% Off
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 designed by archite...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Egg Chair in Walnut Leather & Silver Grey Base by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design.
Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage.
Today, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 'CH24' wishbone dining chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'CH24' dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark. The chairs have an oak frame with natural varnish and a papercord seating.
Dimensions:
W: 55 cm
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
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
Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Egg Chair In Brazilian Cowhide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Experience timeless design with the iconic 'Egg' chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in luxurious creamy cowhide, complemented by its sleek a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide
Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this rarely seen ottoman to accompany his Wishbone seating for Carl Hansen. The original tapered oak frame features a papercord seat, newly wrapped.
Manufactu...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
$3,718 / item
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric
Style: Mid cen...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner CH 22 lounge chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic 1950s Hans J. Wegner CH 22 lounge chairs.
Professionally refinished and restrung - in great condition and ready to place.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$20,000 / set
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with return mechanism / tilt function. Padded with high-quality Arne Sörensen leather i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$34,369 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Armchair "The Chair", Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian desk chair in solid mahogany Hans Wegner. Edition Johannes Hansen, circa 1970. Assisi renovated full grain leather walnut Sørensen. The full grain leather is an uncorrec...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair.
Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958.
Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) permitted guests to spin on its swivel base, thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere. Now made of polyurethane foam, it’s marked by its flowing organic shape. A single upholsterer hand-sews the fabric onto the frame. Original design and licensed manufacture by Republic of Fritz Hansen...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
$880 Sale Price / item
74% Off
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
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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