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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Roland Rainer
Hans Wegner Model GE 375 Paddle Chair in Saved NY Cashmere
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
With gorgeous patinaed oak, custom cushions handcrafted from cashmere throws by Saved NY, and a finishing touch of beautiful Loro Piana leather, this one-of-...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design sofa or daybed for GETAMA, Denmark. Restored cane headboard and refinished teak frame, retains the original mattress in good condition. Clever conversion from a so...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Cane
Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “JH512” folding lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with rattan back and seat. Elegant handles for easily moving the chair around.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Rattan
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
Hans Wegner GETAMA GE-420 Ottoman / Sake Table Vintage 1960s Danish Midcentury
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
2006 Hans Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn in Oak w/ Leather Seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Chair, originally designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1956. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2006. The listed price includes on...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak, Lacquer
10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1982. Acquired from the original owner, these chairs were rarely used. Cherry wood with loose c...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 Mid Century Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 36 wide x 29 deep x 38.5 high, with a seat height of 14 inches and arm height/chair cleara...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner Model CH-33 Teak Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
Fauteuils Lounge Getama Getama Lounge Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
95 x 103 x 86 cm
Original leather
Category
1960s European Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Teak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama GE-270, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
Getama GE-270, 1956
The GE-270 lounge chairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, are a beautiful example of mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs model P7 designed by Roland Rainer for the stage area of the Viennese city hall, 1952.
The ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair Oak White Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair Oak White Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 W2 Dining Chairs by Hans J Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of eight W2 oak dining chairs featuring an inset black upholstered seat and tapered legs.
Stamped C M Madsens, made in Denmark, Hans J Wegner.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare piano stool by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak with original black leather upholstery. Beautiful sculpted handles on the sides of the seat.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chairs
Designed in 1951 and manufactured by Carl Hansen
Original Paper Cord Seats
Wonderful vertical spline details on curved...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Oak
Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans Wegner’s most important chairs, this piece was created as an extension of the ideas used in the Cow Horn Chair and the Bull Horn Chair. Its Special feature is the large headrest that spreads out on each side. Combined with the wide arms, it provides sitting comfort. The Ox chair is also the essence of masculinity and was chosen for Mike Myers portrayal of Doctor Evil in Austin Powers...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Black Oak & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
GE265 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA, Oak 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 2-seater sofa by Danish Hans J. Wegner from Getama Manufactor, see original stamp on photo. This compact model is rarely seen and has a clean, understated aesthetic that ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
CH35 armchair by Hans Wegner, design 1959
Located in PARIS, FR
CH35 model armchair by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, in its oak and black leather version. A modern design classic by Hans Wegner with recognizable cultu...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century 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
Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953
The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most iconic designs and is perfectly complimetned by the matching AP-29 ottoman. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark this piece features beautifully aged and patinated oak handles and legs that have been sensitively restored. This example has been reupholstered in luxurious Dedar Karakorum...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P Stolen
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair and ottoman in oak, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Upholstered in Holly Hunt / Hembra / Palm.
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
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
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 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 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Black 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, Walnut
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Danish Modern masterpieces, Peacock Chairs, designed by Has Wegner made by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1960's. Constructed of Ash, and Teak, with origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash, Teak
Pair of GE-375 Easychairs in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of easychairs in solid oak. Model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner for by Getama 1969. Early production c. 1970. Cushions in purple wool fabric. Seats with new belt covering. Price for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid walnut frame and with a natural paper cord s...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak "round" chair retaining the original upholstery with impressed stamp, "Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK".
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, England
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
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955
Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1980.
Cherrywood and leather cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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 J. Wegner Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original model JH-503 round armchair in teak and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hanse. Sculptural teak frame has been gently polished and retains lovely patina. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge or Armchair, leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, lounge or armchair new upholstered with vintage tobacco full grain aniline leather.
Frame in solid beech.
Model 1788, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted bright...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Set of Six Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs Oak Denmark, 1950s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare and truly stunning set of six Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in oak & lacquer teak by Hans J. Wegner produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1950s. In ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner Hammock chaise lounge.
Beautiful patinated oak frame and original halyard with copper details.
Light linen fabric cushion with ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s AP-19 Lounge Chair, better known as the Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. A magnificent example of the ic...
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
3 Seater Sofa, Model GE290, in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seater sofa, model GE290, designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Hans J. Wegner in 1953, epitomizes the timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship char...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
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
Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina.
All stamped undern...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE 236 Sofa. Produced by Getama. Wood is Afromosia. Refinished and Reupholstered
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner JH-505 Teak and Cane Cowhorn Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A matching set of six JH-505 Cowhorn Chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Executed in teak with cane seats, these iconic chairs are distinguished by their elegantl...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern idea of a classic British Windsor chair. Its larger proportioned backrest and upwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's. Original caning in very good condition and won...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
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 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
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for Getama. These chairs have a beautiful patina commensurate with their age on both the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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