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Seating For Sale
Creator: Paul McCobb
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Henning Kjaernulf Set of 4 Dining Chairs ‘Model 225’ for Bruno Hansen, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf and produced by Bruno Hansen in Denmark in the 1960’s. These ‘model 225’ hoop back chairs will probably have a lot of appeal on t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 1669
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in wool, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling in organic ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of 2005 Danish Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Dark Grey Bar Stool for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Fritz Hansen Series 7 Bar Stools designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Year of manufacture 2005. The seat is made from curved ash with a dark grey lacquered finish with chrome...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of swivel armchairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Danish modernist pair of swivel chairs with curved seat and backrest upholstered in black fabric on a structure made from white lacquered synthetic material with steel support. Manu...
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20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb. Feel free to request a delivery rate and we will do our best to search for the most reasonable q...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather. Four star base profilated base. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of 2005 Danish Arne Jacobsen Ser. 7 Curved Ash & Steel Dark Grey Bar Stool
Located in London, GB
Pair of Fritz Hansen Series 7 Bar Stools designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Year of manufacture 2005. The seat is made from curved ash with a dark grey lacquered finish with chrome...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Lounge Armchair Mv10 by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The MV10 armchair by Morten Voss for the Danish factory Fritz Hansen in the first decade of the 21st century. A piece of furniture with an interesting modernist form. The armchair i...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair Model PK22 By Poul Kjærholm Made By Fritz Hansen From 1993s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, known as model PK22, is a masterpiece of modern furniture design, created by the renowned Danish designer Poul Kjærholm in 1955. This iconic chair has become a symbol o...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Swan", Model 3320, represents an iconic piece of modern furniture design, created by the legendary Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. This piece of furniture h...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Ant 3100 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1984 in white bent wood
Located in Milan, IT
ANT 3100 chair, design by Jacobsen Hansen for Fritz, Swedish manufacturing. The chair is made of white bent wood with three metal legs. The curvature of the w...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These modern chairs are styled after the famous Series 7 stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen. Simple mid-century modern design with maple bentwood seats on polished chrome legs. Please ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel chair made of aluminum, foam, and fabric upholstery.
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Orange Leather Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made by Fritz Hansen ever since. A true design icon, the Series...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004 Office chair mod. Oxford on wheels. The seat and backrest are covered in black leather, the backrest i...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Magnus Stephensen lounge chair with frame of stained beech. New upholstered with Hallingdal Wool. With the original cane in the seat. Made by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Cane, Beech

Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and splayed tapered legs, it is stylish but unpretentious. A generous seat makes it ve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included the furniture and surrounding landscape. Seen as one of his most outstanding projec...
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1980s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Jehs & Laub for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair Modern Pair Denmark Design 2007
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 anatomically shaped swivel armchairs/chairs produced in Denmark in the 2000s. Each armchair/chair was made with a plastic structure, quadripod support in steel, curved seat ...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included the furniture and surrounding landscape. Seen as one of his most outstanding projec...
Category

1980s European Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Comprised of a dark walnut finished maple. They have been newly upholstered at some point in their recent past in a brown background fabric with chenille squiggly undulating lines in gold and turquoise or teal. Beautiful condition with age-appropriate wear as you would expect with vintage pieces. Two of the chair backs do have small nicks. One has been repaired. All chairs have been re-glued. We have used restore-a-finish on the original finish to bring back its original shine. Please see photos. Circa 1949-1964. Simply Amazing!! What a fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern dining chairs! They are part of the Planner Group for Winchendon designed by internationally known and revered designer Paul McCobb. They are style number 1534, and they are comprised of a beautiful maple frame with a dark walnut finish. The foam seats are covered in a brown chenille fabric with raised fiber squiggly undulating lines in colors of gold and turquoise or maybe its teal. The fabric is so awesome it reminds us of a comfy chenille bedspread...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Swivel Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Swivel chair model 3117 in black plywood. Based on the 3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in January 1965. Seating height adjustable ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Paul McCobb slipper chairs with maple bases.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an emphasis on sustainability, the brand’s re-editions of iconic pieces from such Danish Modern greats as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Vico Magistretti pay homage to the originals while thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials. The PK24™ chaise longue chair stands out as perhaps the most recognisable chair in Fritz Hansen’s Poul Kjærholm’s collection. Inspired by the Rococo period and the French chaise longue, Kjærholm used steel to support a curvy, flowing form. He labelled it the ’Hammock Chair’ to stress that it functions by suspending the body between two points. Price per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Choice of wicker chair with leather headrest, or fully leather-upholstered chair. Leather is available in the following categories: category 4 (Aura), or category 5 (Grace, Embrace, Rustik, and Natural). See swatches. This listing is for the PK24 chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an emphasis on sustainability, the brand’s re-editions of iconic pieces from such Danish Modern greats as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Vico Magistretti pay homage to the originals while thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials. The PK24™ chaise longue chair stands out as perhaps the most recognisable chair in Fritz Hansen’s Poul Kjærholm’s collection. Inspired by the Rococo period and the French chaise longue, Kjærholm used steel to support a curvy, flowing form. He labelled it the ’Hammock Chair’ to stress that it functions by suspending the body between two points. Price per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Choice of wicker chair with leather headrest, or fully leather-upholstered chair. Leather is available in the following categories: category 4 (Aura), or category 5 (Grace, Embrace, Rustik, and Natural). See swatches. This listing is for the PK24 chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen with Leather Headrest
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen with Leather Headrest. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Da...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with their original fabric seats in a dimensional...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
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,...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

FH 1669 - Pair of rare easy chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of FH 1669 - Reupholstered lounge chair in 'Teddy Mohair' by Pierre Frey (colour codes 007 and 003) with legs in stained beech. Designed c. 1938 by Fritz Hansen.
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Cotton, Beech

Set of 2 model 3107 dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 2 Butterfly chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Metal frame and black faux leather upholstery. In good original condition. Some rust on the frame. Arne Jacobsen Arne Ja...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very good condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish Art Deco 1930s Fritz Hansen Model 1588 Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Portland, OR
Wonderful pair of lounge chairs imported from Denmark. Model 1588, made by Fritz Hansen during the 1930s. Solid oak frames and freshly upholstered striped Danish wool cushions. Rare ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Verner Panton Danish Modern 'Pantonova' Sectional with Glass Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Belmont, MA
Four 'Pantonova' chair units and glass coffee / cocktail table by Verner Panton. 'Pantonova' sofa group with four sofa modules on chrome-plated metal frames. Cushions upholstered in ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Safari leather chair, Fritz Hansen, 1960 Safari leather chair, Fritz Hansen, 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fritz Hansen's leather Safari chair from the 1960s represents an icon of Danish modern design. Featuring an elegant wooden frame, this chair is upholstered in fine leather, lending a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Model 3110 Drop Dining Chairs, Set10
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the drop chair was relaunched by Fritz Hansen in 2014. Said to be Jacobsen’s favourite chair desig...
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2010s Danish Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Oxford chairs by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen - Denmark 1960s
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Set of 6 high-back swivel chairs on an aluminum star shaped base Designed by famous Mid Century Modern designer by Arne Jacobson These chairs were commissioned by the Oxford Collage ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Denmark Three-seater sofa 3303 Airport by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1993
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark Three-seater sofa 3303 Airport by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1993 Three-seater sofa mod. 3303 Airport with square seat and backrest, padded and covered in red fabric. Sq...
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1990s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 16" high. Chair measures 34.5" wide, 30" deep and 41.5" high. Seat he...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
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 molded veneer chair is a fu...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Stools by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- shortened to the classic seat height - marked by label
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of Six Danish Modern 1-2-3 Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Belmont, MA
These striking chairs were designed in the 1950s by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The 1-2-3 chairs are upholstered in a bright blue fabric, and sold as a set of six.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958. Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer. seat height 16.75”.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen 1910’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Arts and Crafts armchairs crafted by the renowned designer Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen. Constructed from high-quality beech wood, these chairs exude timeless ele...
Category

1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

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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