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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair Model GE 181 A by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare GE-181-A armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish Getama factory during the 1950s. The ergonomic frame is made of high-quality oak wood in a dark and intense ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 Danish chairs, in black lacquered wood and leather, model CH 24 by Hans Wegner
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Iconic Scandinavian chairs. These 1970s examples have been entirely refinished. The CH 24 chair, or "Wishbone Chair," is Hans Wegner's best-known creation....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH07 Shell Chair, made with a white veneer frame and red patterned fabric cushion. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmar...
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2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Beech, Fabric

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...
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2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH 550. Designed 1947. This example made approx. 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash

Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH50 chair, or more commonly known as the “Peacock Chair” had its name blessed by famous designer, Finn Juhl, and was designed in 1947 an...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Lacquered Oak
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Leather Sofa FK 6720 for Kill International
Located in Uxbridge, GB
For sale is an exceptional Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm three-seat sofa, model FK6720, produced by Kill International in 1967. This stunning piece epitomises the best of mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century German Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Seat Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand bui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chairs were beautifully reupholstered and are in excellent condition.  
Category

20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 8 “the Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 “The Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler Additional information: The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Set of Five Hans J Wegner W2 Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of five stained oak and cane dining chairs. Each chair frame is branded with the manufacturer's mark; [C.M. Madsen Fabriker Haarby Danmark Made in Denmark Design: Hans J. Wegne...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs and Stool Model EJ-100 by Erik Jørgensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stool model EJ-100 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Erik Jørgensen in Denmark. Dimensions chair (W x D x H): 100 x 95 x 90 cm, SH: 35 cm. Dimensions s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved Oakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, in good condition. The Scandinavian Y-shaped, armchairs have a curved slim backrest with arched arms, supported by four rounded wooden legs. At least hundred steps are required to design, produced each side chair. The seat cover is made of original hand woven paper rope. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia. Seat: 18.5" H x 19" W x 19.5" D Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born in 1914, in Tonder, Denmark and passed away in 2007 Denmark. He was a world-renowned Danish furniture designer. Wegner finished his apprenticeship at 17, he developed his skills from the master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. In 1951, Wegner received a major design prizes, from the Lunning prize and the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale. Carl Hansen & Søn is a family-owned Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1908, in Odense, Denmark by the Danish master cabinet maker Carl Hansen. The Y Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak, Paper

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Hans J. Wegner Oak Reclining Lounge Chair Model AP71, Denmark 1968
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Original wool pillows in good original condition - height of eat 43 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s facto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cherry

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

Set of 6 'CH24' wishbone dining chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'CH24' dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark. The chairs have an oak frame with natural varnish and a papercord seating. Dimensions: W: 55 cm ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Flag Halyard chair lounge chair PP 225 new edition. The Flag Halyard Hans Wegner is a tribute to the modernist Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe and Marcel Bre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

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 GE-290 Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
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 natural beauty of the wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

The JH 250 Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1953
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings upward to hang trousers and hidden storage for pocket contents. Conceived in 1953...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern leather and aluminum office chairs in original black leather. Higher back version. Designed in the 60s by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill's KILL I...
Category

1960s German Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2022 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chair in Olive Green w Cowhide by Hans Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the CH07 Shell Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark circa 2022. The chair measures 36.25 inches wide, has a depth of 32.75 inche...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Midcentury "Yoke" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Yoke” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with a black leather back and seat. Striking silhouette with cool details and beautiful woodgrain.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs in William Morris Blackthorn, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This rare dining chair pair was such a find! The oak is in wonderful shape. We thought William Morris's Blackthorn fabric would be the perfect complement to the subtle carved floral ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Stained Oak
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1947
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peacock chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1947 Also known as PP550. Early 1960's production. Original cord seat. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Johannes Hansen Cope...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950, sold as a set of 4 and we have 6 in total. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" is in oak and Danish rope, designed ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Kill International 6727 leather office chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Kill 6727, the so-called Bird or Tulip chair, is the hard-to-find version of an office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather comes in excellent condition with beautiful...
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s facto...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Stained Beech - Wegner Blue - Harald 3 #182
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional cro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Chair Model JH503 made in teak with a cognac leather seat. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen from 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of rare easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, features in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armre...
Category

1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
Located in Almelo, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill International, Denmark / Germany, 1968 Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm designed this beautifully patina...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with black leatheer. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This beautiful Piano stool model AP30 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Copenhagen has been reupholstered in Pierre Frey Alpaca fur fabric, and the teak parts are in superb condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa For Getama
Located in Genarp, SE
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with bouclè fabric
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner is a master furniture designer who has had a profound influence on the history of Danish furniture design. The GE290 is an iconic product, and its completed form is v...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Lacquered Beech
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 Wegner Peacock Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern 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. Gap between arm and chair back measuring approximately 1/4 inch. Some light water staining on both arms. Wood split to one seat joint measuring 3/8 and 5/8 inches on either side. Four deeper scratches on back. Area of staining on bottom chair rung measuring 2 3/4 inches long. Chair back’s fifth spindle from right with wood chip measuring 1 inch long. Chair back’s sixth spindle from left loose. Literature: 40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17. Arne Karlsen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern 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. Shallow chip on top of chair back measuring 1/2 inch long. Chair back’s sixth and seventh spindle from right slightly loose. Lamination along top of chair back slightly worn. Literature: 40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17. Arne Karlsen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour 002 Natural) ABOUT THE FURNITURE: This is an original 'Papa Bear chair' by Hans J....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, 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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