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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: De Sede
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black solid oak frame and black paper cord seat. Th...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2021 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oil Oak with Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak frame, oiled, with a natural paper cord seat. This c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model designed for Johannes Hansen.
Solid teak.
Measurements:
L: 194 cm/ 6' 5"
W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3/4"
H: 31 cm/ 12 1/4".
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well kn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
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 produced and distributed by Carl Hansen an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Carl Hansen by Hans J Wegner Black Leather & Oak CH56 Bar Stools, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1985, this set of CH56 stools was manufactured by Carl Hansen in 2008.
One of Wegner’s most iconic seating designs, the bar stool is constru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Three Seater, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs.
Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Teak CH-29 Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, DE
Original, elegant and minimalistic set of four danish modern CH-29 Sawbuck dining chairs. Designed by Hans J. Wagner in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Manufactured probably in ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Early Oak and Cane Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of early oak and caned armchair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent condition including new professionally crafted cane seats and backs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 28 inches
...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans J. Wegner CH28 Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
SAWBUCK CHAIR CH28, designed in 1951 by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. A wonderfully comfortable chair that shows the perfect balance between str...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a beautiful pony hide spotted in an array of shades. The cream leather backing to the sof...
Category
2010s Swiss Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern sofa made in Swi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
Mid-Century Modern Swiss De Sede DS600 full leather sectional "snake" sofa in warm Bordeaux colour. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland, 1972. There are 16 seating pieces, and two end/arm sections total 18 pieces. Each piece has a zipper connection that allows for endless combinations. A sofa with unlimited configuration possibilities - the upholstery segments can be joined together with zips so that free-flowing mobile concepts are possible in addition to conventional furniture arrangements, down soft upholstery for the legendary De Sede seating...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 515 Barstool in Grey Upholstery with Gold Color by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use.
Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 8 Hans Wegner GE Dining Chairs for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 Hans Wegner GE dining chairs for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
This set is newly upholstered in Raf Simons fabric by Kvadrat.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Wood
De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 515 Outdoor Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seats and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use.
Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble
12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard
Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Paper
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed By Hans Wegner For Getama Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed by Hans Wegner for Getama
The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. This brilliantly constructed...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Linen, Teak
De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous ...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Waasmunster, BE
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires!
This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6.
From the De Sede Website:
"Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
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 180 from Kvadrat
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE19 Daybed with Teak and Camel Leather for Getama Denmark 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful early Daybed Model GE19 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1960s. Teak frame with tapered legs and brass brackets in very good condition with minor traces of use...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J Wegner "2 seater sofa"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This sofa, designed by Wegner, has a simple design yet exudes his pursuit of beauty in form. The compact size and the light impression of the high legs create a design that does not ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn and was put into production from 1950 and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
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 upholstered with green savan wool.
Frame of teak. With armrests.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
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 upholstered with wool savak
Frame of teak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model GE-370, teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chairs with loose cushions upholstered with Savak wool.
Frame of solid teak.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions upholstered with green savak wool.
Frame of teak. With armrests.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech, 1944
Located in Belmont, MA
Whether soothing a newborn or unwinding after a hectic day, nothing compares to the gentle rocking motion of the Wegner J16 Rocking Chair. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, one of his earl...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian design armchair by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980’s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Vintage chair designed by Hans. J. Wegner for Getama. The seat and backrest is upholstered in blue alcantara with a frame in solid lacquered/varnished oak.
Condition
Good, usage mar...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Lounge / armchair, Model AP15, by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Full grain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by A.P. Stolen, this sturdy armchair, model AP15, features an oakframe with a broad curved back and carved armrests. New upholstered with...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
De Sede DS 101 brown leather lounge chairs, 1970’s
By De Sede
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Pair of De Sede DS-101 patinated brown leather armchairs with pouf. Excellent comfort with an extendable seat for lounge sitting. The frame is made of solid wood and the leather has ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
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 yellow Hallingdal wool fabric.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Lounge / armchair, Model AP16, by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Full grain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by A.P. Stolen, this sturdy armchair, model AP16, features an beech frame with a broad curved back and carved armrests. New upholstered w...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede Ernst Lüthy Set Designersofa Sessel Hocker Ledersofa Chair
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hiermit handelt es sich um einen sehr seltenen Set vom Ernst Lüthy, dem Gründer von der Firma De Sede
Das Leder ist in einem top Zustand. Natürliche Patina, ein kleiner Fleck auf ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
AP 27 - Rare lounge chair in teak by Hans Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 27 - Lounge chair with teak armrests and oak legs. (Dedar A joy, 002 Natural). Designed in 1954 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
JH 550 - Peacock Chair in ash by Hans Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 550 - Peacock chair in ash, armrests in teak and seat of braided paper yarn. Architect Hans Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Yarn, Ash, Teak
De Sede ds 76 Modularsofas Designersofa Vintage Hocker Schlafsofa Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede Ds 76 Echtleder Zweisitzer Garnitur mit Hocker, in der Farbe olivgrün.
Modularsofa, gut erhaltenes Leder.
Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren in Form von welligem Leder.
Ein M...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Leather Patchwork Modular Sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very complete 1970s model DS-88 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The black leather modular sofa can be arranged in various configurations due to all seamlessly fitting elements. The sofa...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
JH 540 - The Valet Chair in solid mahogany by Hans Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 540 - The Valet Chair or the 'Bachelor's Chair' in solid mahogany. Stamped from the manufacturer. Did you know that King Frederik IX himself acquired one of the chairs when it was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Early 1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen/ Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early production Papa Bear chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen.Chair and ottoman retains original fabric as well as original finish to the w...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Rocking chair 'GE 674' by Hans wegner, Getame, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
A very rare oak rocking chair with a natural canvas woven webbing seat. Manufactured in limited quantities by Getama in the 1970s. A timeless design by Hans Wegner combining simple a...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Sofa DE SEDE DS-450 Twist
Located in Aachen, DE
Sofa DE SEDE DS-450 Twist
Design: Thomas Althaus
Das Gestell besteht aus einer Metallgrundkonstruktion aus gebürsteten Edelstahlrohren, die Sitze und Armlehnen aus einem tragenden ...
Category
2010s Swiss Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede D S - 47 Buffalo Leather Loveseat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Hudson, NY
A Swiss De Sede Ds-47 loveseat sofa. An icon of mid century modern design, it is covered in raw uncoated buffalo hide. Extremely soft and comfortable, the sofa extends and reclines.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede DE-50 Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Timeless minimalist design, heirloom Swiss quality & comfort, this chair & ottoman combo is sure to delight for generations.
Seat width: 18”
Seat depth: 21”
Ottoman
27” w
22” d
16” h
Category
1970s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Reclining Armchair and Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage leather reclining armchair and stool by De Sede. They were made in Switzerland, and date from around the 1960-70’s.
The quality is absol...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
De Sede Patchwork Chairs
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patchwork leather modular chairs by De Sede
Switzerland, 1970's
Beautiful patina to patchwork caramel leather.
Matching sofa /chaise sold separately - which could create a secti...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
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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