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Seating For Sale
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Creator: Maurice Bailey
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

An Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original Design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen. An original off-white leather and brushed aluminium framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside. Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date. Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen. An original off-white leather and brushed aluminum framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside. Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date. Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arne Jacobsen designed Danish teak adjustable height swivel desk chair. Seat height is adjustable from 17" to 21". Very good vin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Seating

Materials

Chrome

Swan chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan chair, Model 3320, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair was designed by Arn...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in 1958 by Jacobsen for the lobby of the SAS Royal Hote...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
Located in Hägersten, SE
lounge chair model "Swan" designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1971. Signed with makers label. Original black leather in beautifully patinated condition. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina to the base and patina to the leather. The padding is slightly dry, most noticeably in the edges of the armrest. All in all...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather. Four star base. 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

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. Two available, price is per item. 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 Easy Chair Model 3316 / Egg Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 3316 / Egg designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Genuin 1930s Arne Jacobsen “Paris Chair”
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was one of the most visionary and progressive Danish architects of his time. He was admitted to the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts from 1924 to 1927. In 1929, two years after graduating from the School of Architecture, the only 27-year-old Arne Jacobsen won first prize for his ultra-modern concept "The House of the Future" at an exhibition held by the Academic Association of Architects. The house was built in full size for the exhibition, and was the first example of actual modernist architecture in Denmark. The iconic Paris Armchair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1929 for a competition issued by the Kurvemagerforeningen. When he presented the famous "House of the Future" later that year, the chair was shown as part of the interior design. Until World War II, the Paris lounge chair...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Bamboo

1959 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman in Tan / Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an exceptionally rare and original egg chair and ottoman, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1959. This set came f...
Category

1950s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
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. Loveseat in...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Naugahyde

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

Six 1950s "Model 3100" Ant Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of six beautiful 1950s "Ant" chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This very early edition has the original rubber disc spacers underneath, similar to Eames construction...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by 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

1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in Mjöhult, SE
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958. With its original cognac brown leather with a great patinated surface. Produced 1960s - ...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Arne Jacobsen Design Rattan Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge armchair "Charlottenberg" Model design by Arne Jacobsen is composed of a rattan structure. Wearing a warm grey fabric and comfy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Arne Jacobsen '1902-1971' Six Chaises Modèle 3101, Edition Fritz Hansen
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) six chaises modèle 3101, assises et dossiers en contreplaqué moulé laqué noir, piétement quadripode en métal tubulaire chromé. Edition Fritz Hansen. Danish ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. Chromed base. Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Knoll Pearl Boucle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Attractive, ergonomic curves designed to sheathe its sitter and follow resting limbs. Sits on brushed aluminum swiveling four...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Model 3103 / 'T' Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 9 dining chairs model 3103 / T designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of 3105 'Mosquito' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, F. Hansen, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original pair of 3105 'Mosquito' or ‚Munkegard’ chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Teak veneered on curved laminated wood. Tubular steel legs with rubber caps. Old polishe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchair, 3207 Newly Upholstered, Classic Cognac Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
50 pieces in stock! These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with cognac classic leather and fitted with a new foam cushion. The chairs are have solid backs and no...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Ant Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six early ant chairs desingen in 1952 in Denmark by Arne Jacobsen Mod. 3100 for Fritz Hansen. Painted plywood seat and backrest on steel frame. In a good condition with some s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: aluminum, wool Measurements: 32" wide x 25" deep x 41.5" tall Condition: Frames are i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Arne Jacobsen Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
100 chairs in stock! These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic leather and fitted with a new foam cushion. The chairs ha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen 3108 Lily Oak Wood
Located in Herlev, 84
Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Model: Lily 3108 Measurements: H: 80, W: 50 D: 52, SH: 44,5 Materials: Oak wood Condition: ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Monrovia, CA
Set of 8 Monteverdi Young dining chairs designed by Maurice Bailey. Original Vintage Velvet Upholstery, Original Mahogany With Vintage Montev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Arne Jacobsen Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Cognac Classic Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
100 pieces in stock These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with cognac classic leather and fitted with a new foam cushion. The chairs have solid backs and no defe...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965. These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as oppo...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
These Oxford chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic leather and fitted with new foam cushions. The chairs have firm backs and no defects despite some minor scra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen 1952 for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern set of 2 vintage black stairs, which was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1952 and executed for Fitz Hansen, 1970, Denmark. It is marked underneath. The stacking chairs ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, 1958
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair has original upholstery in cognac elegance leather manufactored by Fritz Hansen This product will be inspected th...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3110, Drop Chair, Black Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with black aniline leather. Legs of powder coated steel. Model 3110 "Drop", made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Design Classic: Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
Egg Chair and ottoman in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen produced in 2016. The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen hardly needs an introduction, considering it is one of the ...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Danish modern Black wood Chairs 7 Series by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern Black wood Chairs 7 Series by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s Set of 4 danish chairs mod. 0465 or 7 Series in black painted wood....
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchair, 3207, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
50 pieces in stock These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic leather and fitted with a new foam cushion. The chairs have solid backs and no defect...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Seven Chairs, Model 3207, Dark Brown Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1955
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of seven chairs, model 3207, with arms in dark brown colored leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The ...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Lily armchair, 3208 newly upholstered with cognac aniline leather
Located in Herlev, 84
These Lily chairs are used and newly upholstered with cognac aniline leather and fitted with new foam cushions. The chairs have firm backs and the frames are polished with no rust. T...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair has original upholstery in black elegance leather. This product will be inspected...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 3 Pers 3303 Airport Sofa Reupholstered with Mokka Brown Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Arne Jacobsen 3. seater airport sofa which has later been reupholstered in this mokka brown leather, about 2 years ago. The leather appears in great condition with minimal signs of use.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Model 4130 Grand Prix
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Grand Prix chair was designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and was first presented at the Spring Exhibition for Danish crafts and furniture design. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Teak Ant Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 'Ant' chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) in 1952 and produced in Denmark by Fritz Hansen during the 1960s (early 1960s). These are made of molded teak ply on the fo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

These Oxford Chairs Are Used and Are Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leathe
Located in Herlev, 84
Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Model: Mosquito/Munkegaard Measurements: H: 79 W: 49,6 D: 47, SH: 44,5 Materials: Teak wood Condition: The chair ha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Chromed base. Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen 2pers Airport Sofa Newly Upholstered with Cognac Bizon Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
This sofa is used and is newly upholstered with cognac bison leather and fitted with new foam. The sofa is original and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

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...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Arne Jacobsen Swan sofa from 2001, the sofa has later been reupholstered 1 year ago. The sofa appears in good condition, with minimal signs of ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Frit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Set 3107 Butterfly Chairs Design Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful set of matte black butterfly chairs (Butterfly Chairs) or Series 7 / 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The set is in very neat vi...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plywood

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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