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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Vico Magistretti
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Chairs, a pair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Cassina, heavy patina - restoration available for a fee but we like them how they are
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

New Upholstered Hans Wegner GE-290 / 3 Sofa 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 / 3 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. New cushions with green fabric from Kvadrat and new stripes.. Sofa prod. 1950s. During the restoration,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available)
Located in Sacile, PN
Cassina walnut chair Mod. 122 by Vico Magistretti Italy 60s (six available) The Model 122 chairs are a creation of the famous Italian designer Vico Ma...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

4 Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn Chairs for Johannes Hansen in Oak
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Restored Oak Cow Horn chairs by Hans Wegner with new olive green leather seats. This set of Cow Horn Chairs are rarely seen and extraordinarily crafted with inlays of Braz...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sedie Selene italiane, plastica nera lucida, Vico Magistretti per Artemide 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sedie Selene, di modernariato italiano, interamente in plastica nera lucida, disegnate da Vico Magistretti per Artemide nel 1960s. Coppia sedie modello Selene con struttura a monosco...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the world over. Combining function and comfort with style and innovation, the model AP...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage “Papa Bear” chair designed by the famous Danish architect and furniture maker Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in Denmark, circa...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Armchair Model CH28 in Oak, Designed By Hans J. Wegner Made by Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, model CH28, represents a sublime meeting between functionality and aesthetics, created by the well-known designer Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. Crafted from solid oak, this special edition is beautifully upholstered in black leather, adding a sophisticated dimension to the original design. The CH28 chair...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti, Set of 8, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 dining chairs model 'Golem' designed by Vico Magistretti voor Poggi. The chairs are made of black lacquered wood and upholstered with black skai. Beautiful slim and modern...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large "Fiandra" Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
"Fiandra" modular sofa set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. One corner unit and two simple ones, allow to create different configurations. The project "features simple and sleek seat...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Located in Portland, OR
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Reupholstered Chair #CH30 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Set of 2
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design chairs: CH30 Fab design by Hans J. Wegner with the renowned cruciform woodcraft fixture technique connecting the backrest. Other parts of the chair design are remarkab...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern rocking chair By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Denmark, Circa 1960s Beech wood, with rush seating. Measures: 25"W x 31.5"D x 43"H. Seat height: ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in Denmark in the late 1950's. The CH25 lounge chair, like many o...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

3-seater Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy 1973
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maralunga sofa was created in 1973 by Vico Magistretti for the Italian firm Cassina. Known for his creations using simple, essential forms and the use of innovative materials for...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Fur

Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, lacquered beech, Larsen fabric, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of Vico M...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
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

Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 24 - set of 6 'Wishbone' chairs in beech and woven paper yarn. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Vico Magistretti Set of Eight ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of eight ‘Carimate’ armchairs, model '892', stained beech, rush, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Origi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Fiandra" Sofa
Located in London, GB
The Fiandra sofa by Vico Magistretti is a modular system that allows you to add elements including corners to create the sized sofa you need and want. Designed in the 1970's for Cass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Plastic, Plywood

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951. Upholstered with Maharam Wool Boucle'. Teak nails ("paws") and legs. We have extra ...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition. Upholstery is newly done in a Knoll Fabric. All original wire coil springs rewrap...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Vico Magistretti Pair of Carimate Lounge Chairs for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of the Carimate lounge chairs, in a rare white lacquered beech wood with new warm tone cream velvet, Italy, designed circa 1960 The Carimate loung...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Vico Magistretti Italian Ash Wood and Rush Barstools - Vintage 1960s Design
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
An Italian trio of barstools, conceived by the esteemed designer Vico Magistretti, radiates a minimalist and unassuming design. The supporting structure, crafted from ash wood, follo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Ash

Set of Seat and Backrest Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of seat and backrest spring cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 lounge chair Rare set of the original spring cushions for Hans J. Wegners GE 290 lounge chairs. The original sprin...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 'W2' Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 model W2 - Dining chairs in patinated oak and seat in new cane. Hans J. Wegner / C. M Madsen. (We may have more in stock if you are seeking a larger set).
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22 lounge chair. Frame is original and paperboard seating has been rewoven to exacting ori...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Vintage Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Legendary design icon sofa, the 'Maralunga' by Vico Magistretti and fabricated / produced by CASSINA is a quintessential piece of Italian design. Celebrated for it's legendary comfor...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Maralunga" 3-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" 3-seater, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stools in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottomans or stools, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Ten Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vico Magistretti Chair „Selene“ by Artemide circa 1969
Located in Wien, AT
Stapelsessel Modell „Selene“ entworfen von Vico Magistretti, frühe Ausführung („patent pending“) in schwarz. Hergestellt von Artemide in Italien um circa 1969, Herstellerkennzeichnun...
Category

1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

Red Carimate Chair by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Red Carimate Chair by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1960s Behold the captivating Carimate chair, a masterpiece carved from rich, red-stained solid beech and br...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH31 Oak & Rattan
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very rare set of the model CH32 dining chair designed by Hans J. Wegner made for Carl Hansen & Sons in the 1950s. Solid oak with beautiful grain and rattan cane on the seats and b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s. Original cushions in creme / green stripes wool fabric,
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Black Leather Sofa by Hans Wegner, Model CH103, for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner in the early 1970s, this deeply comfortable sofa, in rich black leather, sits on a polished stainless steel base that carries through to the front and back of...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. Original cushions and fabric in different colors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the international stage through his deep understanding and enjoyment of wood as well as an eye for beautiful and ergonomic design that had hitherto existed. Wegner is seen as the most influential designer within the Danish movement and his early innate ability with wood matured into the gift of an unprecedented amount of over 500 beautiful and functional gifts to the pantheon of design. Hans J Wegner brought Danish furniture to a world stage through his simple, elegant and ergonomic chairs. His CH24 models still litter the offices of design and architectural practices globally and his earliest pieces have become rare design milestones in museums and galleries. Hans J Wegner is certainly one of the most important designers of the 20th Century. Wegner’s first renowned chair came though his work with the Chairmen of the Danish Cabinetmaker’s Guild; Johannes Hansen. Through their intellectual relationship Wegner was able to design a chair he christened “the round one” in 1949 and would go on to be called the defining name; “the chair”. This elegant, restrained, yet organic chair was a pivotal design for Wegner and signalled the beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at which the wider world took proper notice of Scandinavian design with it triggering the first American editorial spotlight on Danish Design. The influence and fame of this design can again be recognised in the fact that it was chosen as the seating for the 1960 American Presidential Election debates and shipped from Denmark especially for the occasion. Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair Of GE290 Armchairs In Bouclé By Hans Wegner For Getama, Denmark, 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice pair of GE290 armchairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1950s. Solid oak frame with original sprung cushions newly upholstered in a bouclé fabric to add to the comfort of the design....
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

White 'Gaudi' Chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Vintage Early Model, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic 'Gaudi' chair designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy. Named after Antonio Gaudi. Single piece construction chair that comes from a pressure mold of poly...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

“Vicario” armchair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide  - Italy - 70's
Located in Padova, IT
Ludovico "Vico" Magistretti (Milan, 6 October 1920 - Milan, 19 September 2006) was one of the most important Italian designers, architect and urban planner. His clean and essential d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Rattan

Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner armchair, located in NY.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The CH 30 teak and beech dining chair designed by Danish architect Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søns. A beautiful design with exposed joinery in oak. Attractive and comfortable. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1949. Teak and cane. Early model with the caned backrest. Stamped. H: 76 cm W: 63 cm D: 50 cm Arm height: 68.5 cm Seat height: 44 cm Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the international stage through his deep understanding and enjoyment of wood as well as an eye for beautiful and ergonomic design that had hitherto existed. Wegner is seen as the most influential designer within the Danish movement and his early innate ability with wood matured into the gift of an unprecedented amount of over 500 beautiful and functional gifts to the pantheon of design. Hans J Wegner brought Danish furniture to a world stage through his simple, elegant and ergonomic chairs. His CH24 models still litter the offices of design and architectural practices globally and his earliest pieces have become rare design milestones in museums and galleries. Hans J Wegner is certainly one of the most important designers of the 20th Century. Wegner’s first renowned chair came though his work with the Chairmen of the Danish Cabinetmaker’s Guild; Johannes Hansen. Through their intellectual relationship Wegner was able to design a chair he christened “the round one” in 1949 and would go on to be called the defining name; “the chair”. This elegant, restrained, yet organic chair was a pivotal design for Wegner and signalled the beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at which the wider world took proper notice of Scandinavian design with it triggering the first American editorial spotlight on Danish Design. The influence and fame of this design can again be recognised in the fact that it was chosen as the seating for the 1960 American Presidential Election debates and shipped from Denmark especially for the occasion. Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy...
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Conference Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for the Aarhus City Hall, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Conference chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1942 for Plan Møbler, Denmark. These distinguished pieces, born from Wegner's creative genius, were originally designed for the Aarhus...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

carimate chair original cassina design vico magistretti 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
iconic "carimate" chair, design Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s, made of solid wood with fabric seat . Measures cm 75 in height, cm 51 in width and cm 48 in depth, white in colo...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vico Magistretti Pair of ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, pair of ‘Carimate’ armchairs, model '892', stained beech, rush, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Danish production, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Danish production, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 95 cm; W= 75 cm; D= 89 cm; H seat= 42 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Carimate Armchair, Design by Vico Magistretti, Cassina Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century armchair Carimate designed by Vico Magistretti and produce by Cassina in the late 60s Made of solid wood and rope in good vintage condition with traces of use and age on ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vico Magistretti for De Padova 'Davis' Sofa in Camel Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for ICF De Padova, ‘Davis’ sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1977 This distinctive sofa is designed by the innovative and renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's. The teak frames feature modern styling with a distinct beautiful design, scu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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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