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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Jaime Tresserra
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 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
Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs CH 30, Hans Wegner, 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 6 chairs with wooden seat, model CH 30, made of solid teak resp. plywood.
The chairs are impressive not only for their organic simplicity, but also for their detailed fi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six Danish modern dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Beautiful organic lines with designer stamp.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Set Di 4 Sedie Design 1960’s Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Nello stile di Hans Wegner Set Di 4 Sedie Design 1960’s Modernariato.
Struttura in legno curvo, seduta in paglia di Vienna.
L’articolo è in buone condizioni conservative, non vi è ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 2 CH37 and 2 CH36
Located in Oirlo, LI
The dining chair by Hans J. Wegner is made with great attention to detail in a simple and functional design.
This design from 1962 demonstrates the influence that American Shaker fu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood
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
Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Hans Wegner Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern rocking chair
By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler
Denmark, Circa 1960s
Beech wood, with rush seating.
Measures: 25"W x 31.5"D x 43"H. Seat height: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Beech
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 and this produced in 1973, so when the craftmanship was still mainly manual. This ic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH36 Dining Chair Oak Smoked Oil w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH36 Dining Chair with a smoked oil, solid oak frame and natural paper cord seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design Papa Bear chair for AP Stolen, Denmark. Simply the most comfortable chair ever made, completely restored including refinishing, new foam, webbing and strengthen...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed stool with fabric seat - Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by A.P. Stolen Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Ori...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aestheti...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Hemp, Oak
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 Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
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 new upholstered with green Magrethe wool fabric.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Valet Chair, model no. JH540, teak and oak, original edition produced by Johannes Hansen, 1953.
Underside impressed with manufacturer’s mark: JOHANNES ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
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 GE-290 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
The Bull Chair, Model JH 518, by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original grey painted pine frame with original leather detailing.
Very early example, possibly a prototype.
Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet makers' Guild Exhibition in 196...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden full-gr...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, 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-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner
GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956
Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New foam...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Group of 8 great looking chairs in original black lacquered. Designed by Maa. Hans J Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen. Original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Set of 8 Original Hans Wegner Oak CH23 Chairs by Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the authentic mid-century modern Danish furniture that has become the envy of the design world with this exquisite set of original Hans Wegner CH-23 oak & rattan dining ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inches
A...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Wegner Buck Lounge Chair, Model JH517
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner buck lounge chair, Model JH517 for Johannes Hansen. A rare model chair by the master in original finish oiled teak and newly upholstered in a cog...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
CH 31 - Dining chair set of 6 by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 31 - Dining chair set of 6. All in patinated oak and partially patinated wicker.
Stamped from the manufacturer Carl Hansen & Sons, designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
1960s Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Sofa in Lacquered Oak / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair AP-16 by AP-Stolen
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans Wegner lounge chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Teak. Refinished and reupholstered.
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular rocker is in fabulous original condition, the Oak has a lovely colour, and even the red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Leather by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in oak and patinated leather. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Carl Hansen furniture. Great original condition. Made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Teak ''Papa Bear'' Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Montreal, QC
Teak ''Papa Bear'' chair and ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Bearing the tag: "Furnituremakers Danish Control"
Provenance: Acquired in 1959 by the original owner | Private ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Set of Four Hans Wegner for PP Møbler PP 209 Chairs in Oiled Oak and Papercord
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare set of four PP209 Hans Wegner arm chairs in oiled oak and paper-cord, produced by PP Møbler (for DSB ferries), between 1974 and 2004. Unlike th...
Category
1990s Danish Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs are better known as the Papa Bear chair for their stately silhouette. Exquisitely crafted teak details notable in the paws, showcasing Wegner's intimate understanding of fine woodworking. Expertly upholstered in a downy gray wool fabric, these cozy chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Fh4103 “Heart” Dining Chairs, 1953
Located in Hampstead, QC
Set of 3 Original Hans Wegner FH4103 “Heart” Chairs for the Fritz Hansen furniture company of Denmark. Manufactured in 1953, these iconic chairs are made of oak (frame and backrest) ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GETAMA GE-420 Ottoman / Sake Table Vintage 1960s Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hyattsville, MD
GE-420 Ottoman without a cushion, order a cushion that matches your interior after purchase. Or can be used as a low platform / table / plant stand.
Overall W 29 5/8 x D 22 3/4 x ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
C. 2021 Carl Hansen CH71 Lounge Chair in Divina Melange with Oak Soap MINT
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This CH71 Lounge Chair is made with a solid oak frame with grey felted wool fabric. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. It dates circa...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Papa Bear Armchair & Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
The celebrated Papa Bear chair with matching footrest. Dimensions listed are for chair.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Two-Tone AP33 Sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Dorchester, MA
The strong, clean lines of the AP33 sofa, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in the mid-1950s, make it a perfect fit for a contemporary environment. Set on ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Wishbone Chair Model CH24 By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, are exemplary pieces of Scandinavian Modern furniture. Crafted from black painted w...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood
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
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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