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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Dieter Rams
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 boucle.
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen &...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Scandinavian Modern solid teak slatted bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This beautiful bench is iconic and seen in design magazines and on Instagram in many interiors. Would look great with furniture by other vintage makers...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair, Model GE225 for Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner showcases his mastery of form and function. Designed in the 1950s and produced by Getama, the chair features a sculptural silhouette with a seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans Wegner’s most important chairs, this piece was created as an extension of the ideas used in the Cow Horn Chair and the Bull Horn Chair. Its Special feature is the large headrest that spreads out on each side. Combined with the wide arms, it provides sitting comfort. The Ox chair is also the essence of masculinity and was chosen for Mike Myers portrayal of Doctor Evil in Austin Powers...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Soap & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Soap & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 4 Oak W2 Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four solid oak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Seats have been previously reupholstered in a light wool fabric.
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is for each
Iconic “Sawbuck” CH-29 Desk Side designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952. This chair is defined by its A-sh...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar' Chairs
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
Pair of GE-240 Cigar chairs, 1955
Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. These examples of Wegner's iconic lounge chair are made from European oak ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J Wegner A.P Stolen wingback lounge chair 1960's
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rare wing back lounge chairs produced by AP Stolen. Fully restored and reupholstered in boucle furniture textile, comfortable flared arms and stained oak wood legs, designed by Hans ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of 6 Early Wishbone Chairs in Oak By Carl Hansen and So
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition considering the age with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
- Stamped by producer
- height of seat 43 cm
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
JH 501 - 'The Chair' in oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 501 - The Chair / The Round Chair in solid oak with back and seat in wicker. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, 1962
Material: oak , paper cord
Size: 20.5 w × 18 d × 31 h in seat height 17 inches.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 4 Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn Chairs for Johannes Hansen in Oak
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Restored Oak Cow Horn chairs by Hans Wegner with new olive green leather seats.
This set of Cow Horn Chairs are rarely seen and extraordinarily crafted with inlays of Braz...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953. Produced by Getama, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa upholstered with savak wool.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner Model CH-33 Teak Side Chair
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
Wood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original model JH-503 round armchair in teak and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hanse. Sculptural teak frame has been gently polished and retains lovely patina. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner pair of armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007)
Pair of CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs with teak wood frame and fabric upholstery.
De Padova 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oiled oak frame, oiled walnut back, and natural paper...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Model CH-24 Dining Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model CH-24 dining chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, designed in 1950, in light oak with woven paper cord seat, seat cushion available on request, marked.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Papercord, Ash
Hans J. wegner GE-236/4 Sofa Getama Denmark 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
In very good vintage condition, ready for use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa. Produced by Getama. Wood is Afromosia. Refinished and Reupholstered
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's. The teak frames feature modern styling with a distinct beautiful design, scu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Oak and Leather High-Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina.
All stamped undern...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and 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 teak legs and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
Hans J. Wegner 'Ox-chair' model AP-46. Lounge chair and ottoman with tubular steel frame.
Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007) Ox Chair, Model AP 46, Model AP 49, Erik Jørgensen, Denmark, designed 1960. Chair and ottoman each maintain the original manufacturer labels: "Erik Jørgensen Made in Denmark" Very nice condition. base with any pitting or marks. Leather, Ostrich like in appearance, the whole in almost pristine condition.
Literature
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Hans J. Wegner PP203 Dining Room Chairs for PP Møbler Denmark, 1969
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elevate your dining space with this exceptional set of Hans J. Wegner PP2023 dining chairs, crafted by PP Mobler in Denmark in 1969. Renowned for their iconic design and impeccable ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Oak “The Chair JH503" ArmChairs by Hans J Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of “The Chair” model JH501 oak and caned armchairs by Hans J Wegner Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’. Denmark 19...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Oculus Lounge Chair and ottoman in Full grain brandy leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair and ottoman in brandy full grain aniline leather.
Legs of brushed stainless steel.
Model Oculus, made by Carl Hansen.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of four vintage First Chair PP201 by Hans J Wegner for Pp Furniture, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
The pp203 First Chair by PP Møbler, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1969, is a masterpiece that elegantly merges the aesthetics of the pp701 Minimal Chair with the robust construction ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Ash
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Classic design from 1954 by the master of Danish Modern, Hans Wegner.
Solid Oak frame with contrasting Teak armrests. New foam cushions upholstered in a high quality tweed wool very...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of 2 Airport Sliper Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP 39 Stolen Leather & Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 2 only 2 available one set of 2
Hans Wegner AP-39 "Airport" Lounge Chair in Black Leather, circa 1970s
A classic design by Hans Wener for the Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen and...
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Daybed & Lounge Chair Model GE1
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Daybed model GE1 by Hans Wegner in solid oak with oil finish and a bespoke fine bouclé fabric upholstery in seafoam-green from a premium Italian brand.
Hans J. Wegner's idea was th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak.
Label below.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Ox Chair AP-46 and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Ox Chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner. It is upholstered in a green wool blend with brown leather corded trim. Purchased out of a Northern California estate. It is pi...
Category
20th Century Danish Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with stamp in the wood underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1962
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane JH-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the mo...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Early Pair CH-28 Oak Easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of Ch-28 „Sawbuck“ easychairs / sawbuck chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1951. Prod. 1950s. in solid oak. Original fabric. price p.set. If you want a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP-20 Mini Bear Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of scarce model AP-20 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic form is accented by sculptural teak handles at the armrests. Our pair have been faithfully restored and upholstered in period-correct Hallingdal 65 in a soft gray hue. Stunning in every way, this makes a wonderful companion to the larger Bear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage.
Dimensions:
41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D
Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back
Floor to top of seat: 14 in.
Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in.
Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Wood splits to three of the seat joints measuring 1 inch, 1/2 and 1/4 inch on either side, and 1/4 inch. Area of discoloration to arm, possibly from sticker, measuring approximately 3/4 inch. Some nicks to side of one arm. On the other arm, a scratch measuring 1 1/8 inches on the side.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design: in the 20th Century, vol. 2 (Copenhagen: Christian Ejlers, 2007), p. 90.
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: Just One Good Chair (Germany, Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH & Company KG, 2014).
Johan Møller Nielson, Wegner en Dansk Møbelkunstner (Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1965), pp. 42, 98, 103, 106.
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs (San Francisco: Chronicle Books), 1996, pp. 106, 107.
Svend Erik Møller and Viggo Sten Møller...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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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