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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Niels Otto Møller
The set of 8 Y-chairs, model CH24, iconic design by Hans J. Wegner, 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four Y-chairs, model CH24, is an iconic design created by the famous Danish architect and furniture designer Hans J. Wegner in 1950. The chairs are crafted in oak, which a...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
E...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but retaining it's original inner coil springs. Looks like arms were refinished at some...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner for A.P Stolen
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Upholstered in Larsen / Sedona / Seaglass
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare modular sofa designed by of of the best mid century designers Hans J Wegner for Getama.
Model GE 280.
The modular sofa consists of a beautifully bentwo...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954.
This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Wool
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
Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE 290 oak, Denmark 190
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of Lounge Easy Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290, made in Denmark. These chairs are in excellent condition. The oakwood frame has developed a beaut...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 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
Danish Modern Two-seater by Hans J. Wegner for Getma, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern striped two-seater designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getma, circa 1960s features a solid oak frame and is in good overall condition. Dimensions: 53.50"x25"x36"x17"seat hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Stool in Teak and Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, stool or ottoman, model 80A, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant in line and practical to use, this stool by Niels Otto Møller is ex...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, 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
1960s Niels Otto Møller Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed with straight lined legs and an elegant organic sh...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Kurt Ostervig dining chairs and table c1960
Located in London, GB
Set of five dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig with a round walnut dining table with one extension leaf made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, all made in Denmark about 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Teak and cane model CH40 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, a set of six
Located in Portland, OR
Rare model. CH40 in Teak with hand-caned rattan seats. Set of six side chairs recently imported from Europe. Classic and minimalist design by Hans J. Wegner produced by Carl Hansen D...
Category
1860s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transcend time with this resplendent Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa—a beacon of 1960s Danish design and a testament to understated elegance. Craf...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums Bolighus. This example is a time capsule piece, with original oak and paper cord seat al...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Pair of 'Plank' Chairs Model GE290 by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are in excellent original condition, the cushions retain their spring upholstery and recovered in Abraham Moon wool fabric in Fern Green, overall a great pair of classic mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare armchair 'CH-34' by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare oak and leather armchair model 'CH-34' designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s.
Made in solid oak with tapered legs. Original black leather upholstery. Great original patina.
Makers mark on bottom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four 4 Model 85 Ladderback Dining Chairs by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of four (4) Model 85 ladderback dining chairs designed by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, crafted in the 1960s in Denmark. These stunning chairs are constructed from solid teak, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood grain and unique coloration. The curved back and sculptural seat backs add a touch of elegance to the design, while the tapered legs add a sense of lightness and airiness. The chairs feature new genuine leather hide seats and the teak is in 100% original, vintage condition adding to their authentic and vintage appeal.
Niels Otto Moller was a Danish furniture designer, known for his modern and functional designs. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and went on to work for various furniture manufacturers, including J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, where he designed the Model 85 Dining Chairs among many other chair models that have gained international notoriety.
J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik was a Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1944 by Jorgen Langkilde Moller. The company was known for producing high-quality furniture in the Danish Modern style, using materials such as teak and oak. The company was in operation until the late 1970s.
This set of Niels Otto Møller Model 85...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Two Rosewood, Black Leather Niels Otto Møller Chairs, Model 78. c1960
Located in London, GB
A set of two rosewood side chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962, each chair is stamped underneath, the chairs are in excellent condition throughout and have had new black lea...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs Model Ge460 by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of GE 460 lounge chairs in original condition. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for GETAMA in 1978. Great condition. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans Wegner CH24 Vintage Oak Wishbone Y Chair for Carl Hansen Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Hans J. Wegner Iconic Wishbone Chair.
Model CH24 in oiled oak and papercord.
Vintage version from 1970. Silver Label.
Great patina on the oakwood.
Set of 4
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Model 83 Teak Dining Chair Paper Cord by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Niels Otto Moller Model 83 side chair for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik, crafted in the 1960s in Denmark. This stunning chair ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
This armchair (Model GE 181 A) was designed by Hans Wegner and produced with outstanding craftsmansh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Niels Otto Møller Danish Teak Ottoman or Bench Model 80a for J.L. Møllers Mødels
Located in St. Louis, MO
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, model 80A ottoman or bench first designed in 1963
Stamped (J.L. Møller Models made in Denmark) underneath ottoman. Features...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Textile, Teak
Pair of Original Oak and Bouclé Cigar Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fine original 1950s pair of these super comfortable classic chairs by master designer Hans J Wegner for GETAMA.
The frames in oak and fresh bouclé fabric covers ready for your midce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Keyhole" rocking chair, Hans J Wegner, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. A very large rocking chair which name comes from the holes in the front beams to insert the support beams of the seat. T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Hans Wegner Dining room set chair model CH37 made by Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hans Wegner Dining room set chair model CH37 made by Carl Hansen & Søn
The CH37 dining room chair by Hans J. Wegner is made with great at...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
Pair of Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs #75, Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 50x47x75x44cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
Danish Design by Niels O. Møller manufacured by J.L. Møllers in Denmark in the 1950s. The set features 2 oak wood ch...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'GE-236/3' Three Seat Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, three-seat sofa model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s
Beautiful sofa by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. This sofa has a solid oak frame with the constructio...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
JH 501 emblematic armchair by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner's most emblematic armchair, in its first version. It is this armchair that made Scandinavian design known in the USA following the article in the magazine Interiors in 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Chairs by A.P. Stolen - Inclusive All New Upholstery Of Choice
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans Wegner AP38 'Kastrup / Airport' chairs by A.P. Stolen, Denmark. Designed in 1959.
Modern side chairs on steel frames with sharp triangle shape chrome-plated steel details on bo...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chrome & Leather "Airport" Visitor Chairs by Wegner, Denmark, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original black leather and chromed steel.
"Airport" chairs. Designed By Hans J. Wegner Manufactured By A.P, Stolen Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs #75, Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 50x47x75x44cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
Danish Design by Niels O. Møller manufacured by J.L. Møllers in Denmark in the 1950s. The set features 4 oak wood ch...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
N.O. Møller Teak and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs designed by N.O. Møller features woven rush seats and unique sculpted backs. These beautiful chairs make an impressive statement in any settin...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #71 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 4
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 49 x 49 x 79 x 44cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat height)
This beautiful set of vintage dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J. l. Møller in Den...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and made in Denmark. This example with new black leather and featuring teak legs and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Original AP19 "Papa Bear"chair by Hans J. Wegner A.P. Stolen Leather oak teak
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and made in Denmark. This example with new black leather and featuring oak legs and t...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example possibly produced circa 1960.
Produced by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen Denmark, an...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set Danish “heart” diningchairs, FH4103, Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Denventer, NL
Beautiful set of 4 dining table chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s. The triangular construction of the special chairs is a combination of beech and teak wood. The frame is made of birch and the plywood seat is made of teak. The three legs and the shape of the seat are shaped like a heart (heart chair). The iconic chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Teak Dining Chairs CH 33 for Carl Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Wegner sculpted CH33 dining chairs designed in 1957, for Carl Hansen & Son, made between 1957-1967. The chairs feature a dramatic curved backrest, new leather seats, and is cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Ash, Leather, Papercord
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid beech frames, with heart shape seats of teak and raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
Teak Round Chair designed by Hans Wegner with New Cane Seat
Located in San Diego, CA
*These chairs have been completely restored by us and refinished with new cane seats and are in excellent vintage condition. The look like they would have looked- brand-new in 1950. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1953
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Straight from Denmark comes this original pair of lounge chairs designed in 1953 by the master himself, Hans J. Wegner. This is model ‘GE-290’ with solid oak frames and the original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Expertly Restored - Hans Wegner CH-30 Oak & Leather Chair Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Teak
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
4 Mid-Century Oak Armrest Dining Chairs # 56 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Armrest chairs: 58x56x76x44cm (Width x Deph x Height x Seating Height)
Danish Design by Niels O. Møller manufacured by J.L. Møllers in Denmark in the 1950s. The set featu...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch, 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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