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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Roland Rainer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated with leather cushion
wood shell, seat and back upholstered in leather. Produced by Carl Hansen &Son.
Good condition , some light scratches
The CH07 Shell...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Painted Black for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Painted Black for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
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
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Hans J Wegner Pair of Armchairs PP 62 of Solid Oak by PP Møbler in Denmark 1990s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of armchairs model no. PP 62 by the Danish architect and cabinetmaker Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed especially for the DFDS ferries in 1975.
This pair of chairs are made b...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, 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 black leatheer.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
$4,805 / set
GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat - Lacquered Walnut
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 bui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair Beech Green w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted spring green with a white paper cord seat. This chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hans...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Papercord
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Obscure and very rare piano bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen. Known as the "Music Stool," this minimal design originates from 1957. Our examp...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Round Chairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Round Chairs for Johannes Hansen. Also known as The Chair. Each chair has curved backs constructed from oak with conforming pin shaped legs with original leather...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood chair in the Fritz Hansen collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$9,762 / item
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$10,530 / item
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Lacquered 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
Hans Wegner Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240
Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs.
This exam...
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Hans Wegner Peacock Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of chairs.
Purchased together from Knoll in the 1960s.
Branded signature.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Ash
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" sofa by GETAMA in original patched leather, Denmark, 1950s
Hans J Wegner "GE236 / 4" sofa - by GETAMA in original patched leather upholstery - Denmark 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
$4,125 Sale Price
44% Off
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Pair of Armchairs, Model PP-201
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner pair of oak armchairs, model PP-201. Oak with papercord seats, top rails with wengé inlays. Designed in 1969. Produced by PP Møbler, model PP 201. Literature: 'Wegner's 100 chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$7,500 / set
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...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$5,141 / item
Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair i oak and cane, designed by Hans Wegner and made by FDB.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner GE 290 Highback Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair Designed in 1953 and Produced by GETAMA. Has Burned in Signature.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
C. 2020 Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Lounge Chairs in Oak with Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH44 Ladderback Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in 1951. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2020. They are comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Foam
2023 Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Lavendar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH24 Wishbone dining chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. These particular examples were produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark in 2023. The chairs ar...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Paper, Beech, Wood
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
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
$2,730 / item
Early Pair CH-28 Oak Easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of Ch-28 „Sawbuck“ easychairs / sawbuck chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1951. Prod. 1950s. in solid oak. Original fabric. price p.set. If you want a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH 23
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hans Wegner Teak Chairs
Original Paper Cord Seats
Original oiled finish to Frames
Manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son
Branded Signature
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
$1,850 / set
Hans Wegner GE-261 Daybed, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
$7,208 / item
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
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
Beech
$4,745 / item
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs in Oak
Located in Denton, TX
Great pair on Danish modern in white oak with gray fabric by Hans Wegner.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,000 / set
Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950s Denmark
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Rare Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs designed by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950’s Denmark.
The chairs are made from solid oak with beautiful patina.
New Danish cord.
Dimensions:
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Cord, Oak
$8,650 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Set of 8 Hans Wegner GE Dining Chairs for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 Hans Wegner GE dining chairs for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
This set is newly upholstered in Raf Simons fabric by Kvadrat.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Wood
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 GE-1935 Bench - Lacquered Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Walnut
$3,659 / item
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
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair Cherry
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood chair in the Fritz Hansen collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$12,248 / item
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
$11,413 / set
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner.
Designer Biography :
"Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, have their roots in traditional seating...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Sofa Model AP-64 Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model AP-64 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oil Oak w/ Black Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH88T dining chair made with a black powder coated steel frame, oiled oak back, and oiled oak seat. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Caned Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak armchair retaining the original cane seat and back.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
$108,049 / set
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
$7,200 / set
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
Airport Chair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Denmark. Reupholstered in Belgian daisy yellow boucle. Refoamed. Designed for Copenhagen airport.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé
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
Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1953 for the Danish manufacturer Getama, this three-seat sofa, model GE-290, is one of his most iconic designs. The solid oak frame features distinctive...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Textile, Foam, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
High Armchair Made In Oak & Red Wool By Hans J. Wegner For Getama From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
A high armchair in oak and red wool fabric, designed by the legendary Danish furniture architect Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1960s.
This impressive armchair is ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and cognac leather. Teak detail. Original cushions. Produced 1950s. Provinance: Privat co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
$31,116 / item
Pair of 'Plank' Chairs Model GE290 by Hans Wegner for Getama in Oak
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
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Seat Upholstered
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$4,127 / item
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
$21,000 / set
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 (not two!) CH30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner in Oak and Teak and red upholstery.
This 1954 design is one of the outcomes of Wegner's ongoing search for the ideal chair. The curved organic shapes and the refined details make this chair a classic Wegner. He mainly worked with wood, making optimal use of the possibilities of the material.
The shapes of the CH30 Chair create a minimalist, elegant interplay of lines. The oval-shaped backrest slopes slightly backwards and offers good support for the back. The shape of the hind legs slopes backwards and thus ensures optimum stability. The seat of the chair is relatively wide and covered with red fabric stretched over a comfortable foam. The CH30P...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, 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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