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Seating For Sale
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Creator: Metropolitan Furniture
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set Of 6 Dining Table Chairs Model 3107 In Yellow By Arne Jacobsen From 1990s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 3107, also known as the "Syver chair", designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1990s. The chairs are lacquered in a yellow colour,...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Hans Wegner China chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1967
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary Hans Wegner China chairs designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1967. This set of 6 chairs, made of solid rosewood, is an incredibly rare find....
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair Cherry
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood chair in the Fritz Hansen collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Clas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very significant, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching...
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford armchair with five star base in chrome. Original black leather upholstery. Made by Fritz Hansen. Original designed for the Oxford university. With return swi...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen rush seat bent wood corner chair MINT!.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak

Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and White Fabric for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and white fabric for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations. Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen is need of new upholstery and we want to leave it up to you to choose the fab...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Maple

1995 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture 2-Seater Mission Bench in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2-Seater ‘Mission’ bench, initially designed by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture in 1988. This particular bench dates to 1995. Its frame is constructed of solid Ma...
Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Maple, Leather

2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan Chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The design features an aluminum 4-star base, and is upholstered in a red wool bouclé fabric. The...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though two are available. Each chair is upholstered in a purple hopsack-like upholstery, likely Tonus by Kvadrat. The foam and fabric are in excellent shape. No rips or tears are noted. The chairs were produced in 2003 and lived in a gorgeous biotech headquarters designed by Behnisch Architekten in Cambridge, MA. The architectural firm specced this chair, which is notable. These are signed and marked Fritz Hansen pieces. The fabric shows some light wear from use and some light fading (one is noticeable, not really on the other) . If you'd like us to have the chair professionally cleaned prior to shipping, we can certainly arrange that without issue. Each chair measures 42 inches tall by 34 inches wide and 31 inches deep. The seat height is 15 inches. As noted, the price listed is for one chair. Multiple blue egg chairs...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nubuck semi aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen. A unique sourced piece of design, first exhibited at the renowned "Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling", Kunstindustrimuseet, now Design Museum Denmark. A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the same time costumed the requirements of a modern home" Source: Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling. The armchair have been reupholstered professionally in cream coloured shearling and cognac coloured buttons. Very comfortable and a beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors. A collector's item. PALLE SUENSON: Palle Suenson (1904-1987) is one of Denmark’s most sought after modernistic architects of the 20th century and his pieces are sold by prominent Philips Auctions...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

The Egg Chair Model 3316 Made In Black Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, is a renowned chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This iconic piece is celebrated for its sculptural form and exceptional c...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Swan Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
The Swan Sofa was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and reintroduced to Fritz Hansen’s collection in 2000. The design contains no straight line...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of PK 22 by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of PK 22 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christiansen. Later upholstered with natural leather Sørensen. Dimensions : W.63 cm x H.71 cm x D.63 cm. S...
Category

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern "Oxford" chairs boast a convenient swivel base and an unusual backrest. A sleek design that functions as a dining chair, office chair, or a lo...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Series Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, designed in 1940 My favourite early Fritz Hansen dining chair gives a elegant and unique take on the spindle back English ...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Ax" Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking chair designed by architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in collaboration with the famous artisan company Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1960s. Our chair uses quali...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Laminate, Wood

PK33 Stool by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful PK33, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1980. This very rare stool is made of high quality chrome-plated metal, in straight s...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set Of 6 Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 Seven Chairs, model 3107, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, epitomizes the elegance and functionality of...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Model 3101 Ant
Located in Berkeley, CA
Initially, Arne Jacobsen designed the Ant for the canteen at Novo Nordisk, an international Danish healthcare company. Today, the Ant is one of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical instrument. Designed by Arne J...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Black Steel for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK4™ is a modern, relaxed lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1952. It radiates the designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Natural Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Model 3217 Front Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
Explore the iconic Series 7 chair with a functional swivel base and front upholstered for a beautiful and comfortable result. The four-legged stackable chair represents the culminati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 'Pantonova' Modular Sofa and Side Tables
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, modular sofa model 'Pantonova', metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s This sectional sofa of four elements and two side tables is designed by the Danish Vern...
Category

1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Teak By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Model 3107 Seven Chairs, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's iconic design, meticulously crafted in teak by Fritz Hansen. These chairs stand as a pinnacle of mid-ce...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, chair model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962 This industrial chair was designed by the Swedish designer Frederik Sieck ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Armchair Model 3207 in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 armchair Model 3207 newly reupholstered in a brown leather. Beautiful condition and ready to go! Original Label reattached.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Poul Kjaerholm, Danish 1929-1980. Poul Kjaerholm used innovative construction materials to produce fluid designs that were elegant, functional and modern With a love for minimalis...
Category

2010s Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Barstool in Red-Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, barstool, metal, faux leather, Denmark, 1970s   A design by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, this bar stool with its modesty and simplicity, is an excellent ch...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Model 3108 Lily/Seagull By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs, model 3108 Lilje/Mågen, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1970s. The chairs are made in an elegant design with soft, molded wood, ...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

2024 Pair of Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen / Skagerak Cutter Stools in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Skagerak Cutter Stools, originally designed by Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen in 1999. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024. They are comprised ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Fritz Hansen Egg Chair With Footstool
Located in London, GB
An iconic and timeless piece of Danish modern design, this authentic vintage Egg Chair with the matching ottoman by Fritz Hansen, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, embodies both scu...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1960s. The seats of ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four seven-seater chairs of rare vintage with an old factory stitching, which you only see on the older seven-seater chairs. Designed by Arne Jacobs...
Category

1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in lacquered beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen 1940s.
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Series 7 Clear Lacquer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Series 7 comes in different veneers and finishes. All chairs are made of pressure moulded sliced veneer. Front upholstery or full upholstery is available in a wide range of fabrics a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Series 7 Chairs, Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1967, is a highly desirable and iconic collection of chairs. Arne Jacobsen's ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Early set of Bachelor armchairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1955
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Early set of Bachelor armchairs, designed by Verner Panton in 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chairs are reupholstered in luxurious nubuck leather in an elegant sand tone, whi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

Early Egg Chair&Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen, 1959 White Ink Stamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
This very rare ,,UNMOLESTED / ORIGINAL 2nd edition egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Metropolitan Mid Century Bronze Base Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Metropolitan Mid Century Bronze Base Sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x 32 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 20 inc...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Danis modern black rubber and metal swivel office chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danis modern black rubber and metal swivel office chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1980s Office chair with armrests and metal structure. The rounded seat and backrest are in black rubber with...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin. The legs are made of dark stained woo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

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

Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Fully Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
The four-legged stackable chair represents the culmination of the lamination technique. The visionary Arne Jacobsen exploited the possibilities of lamination to perfection resulting ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Deluxe 1-2-3 armchair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1970s.
Located in Haderslev, DK
Verner Panton 1-2-3 deluxe chair in red Kvadrat wool fabric in original good condition. The chair is from the early 1970s. This particular 1-2-3 deluxe has the rare upholstered arm...
Category

1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Fullly Upholstered Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7™ designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure moulded veneer chair is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

1950s Set 4 FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb set of four first generation 1950s Fritz Hansen FH4103 ‘Heart’ dining chairs, designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner, and are not only beautiful, they’re also practical - three legge...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Teak

PK24 Chaise Lounge Chair By Poul Kjaerholm For Fritz Hansen, 1992
Located in New York, NY, NY
An exquisite Fritz Hansen PK24 chaise lounge chair in rattan, manufactured in 1992. This iconic piece, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, exemplifies timeless elegance and superior craftsm...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and minimalist Ice chairs are stylish and functional, its equally suited for both indoor and outdoor use. The lightweight design and stacking fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern 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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