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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Four Available: 1960s Grete Jalke Freestanding Sofas With Stained Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery and made by Johannes Hansen. Require reupholstery. Wool with stains, wear and defe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Custom Made Mohair Velvet Karu Armchairs by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Armchair, by Dagmar The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s. The inviting curve...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Mohair, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s. Very nice design and high-quality workmanship. The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Bar Stools Canvas & Rattan Cane by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare set of 3 large bar stools by Danish Designer Poul Nørreklit. Made in red lacquered tubular steel, rattan cane and canvas seats. Produced in the 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Canvas, Rattan

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Sofa by Dagmar
Located in London, England
The Karu Sofa is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the 1940s. The inviting curved arms and subtle winged back are the epi...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Set of ten Midcentury "Sawbuck" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten “Sawbuck” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from beech with teak backrests and cognac leather seats. Wonderful rustic design, great to sit on.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak, Beech

1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually. Require reupholstery in aniline leather to be selected by purchaser. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. H: 77 W...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Round Danish Stool in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Round Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. In the manner of Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Made from wood, seat ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery Style: Antique Victorian
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Rose Carved Walnut Balloon Back Parlor Vanity Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor / vanity / desk chair. Made of carved walnut featuring a balloon back with carved floral rose design Dimensions: 18" x 20" d x 33"h;seat 20"
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet. The sofa has been total...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Solid Wood Chairs Re-upholstered in Cream Leather
Located in London, GB
A pair or multiple pairs of Kai Kristiansen solid wood dining chairs with frames repolished and reupholstered in cream leather (or other leather or fabric of buyer's choice). This mo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

arly Pair Hans Wegner Queen Chairs by Johannes Hansen c.1960 / New Upholstery
Located in Handewitt, DE
A pair of early"Queen chairs" by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen / AP Stolen 1960. Both of them completely reupholstered with fine Kvadrat Denmark fabric and cognac leather accents. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury dining chairs, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood in a lovely rich brown nuance. Olive green leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood. Original...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Rosewood & Leather Sofa
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 precis...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Feathers

Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The chair and ottoman are in very good, clean, ready to use c...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s, Danish armchair, original condition, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original green furniture wool, solid oak wood, springs in the seat. Manufactured b...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frame and sprung seat. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in England....
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

4 Antique Oak Press Back Carved Dining Chairs Cane Seat Spindled
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique oak chairs with neoclassical pressbacks. Features ribbed spindle backs, cane seat and slender legs connected by matching stretchers. Pressback chairs...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of nut. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 36.25” H x 73.5” W x 31.25” D Seat Height: 16.25”  All upholstered furniture can be reup...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish sheep skin lounge chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi rare lounge chair by Eric Bertil Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940s. Superb organic rounded shape that makes it very comfortable. New off-white sheepskin upholstery with natur...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Lounge, Setup 3, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Lounge version Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main image: Modules: 2 x Half Circle + 12 x Double Corn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Pair of Solid Wood Kai Kristiansen chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of solid wood Kai Kristiansen dining chair in blue wool, probably reupholstered about 20 years ago. Some signs of use but no stains nor unsightly marks. The frames have a nice...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

Bruno Mathsson extremely rare original 1936 stool collector in mint condition
Located in Forest, BE
Tabouret dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1936 et produit en 1941 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Ce tabouret est unique et invite au repos. Les sangles sont en bon état...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Danish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered in a great shearling lambswool. Designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup stolefabrik in the 1970s, stamped underneath. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, in a neat and light design. Made from mahogany and very decorative rattan, puffy seats with white bouclé upholstery.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Rattan

Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round arm armchair and ottoman. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of Solid Teak, Seat covered with Natural Leather
Located in London, GB
1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of solid teak, seat covered with natural leather. Made by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Model SR59, designed in 1959 and presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Walter Knoll für Knoll „Stella“ Sleeper Loveseat, 1950er Jahre
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The sofa can be transformed into a day bed with a lying surface of 200 cm x 80 cm by simply pushing the backrest backwards. Original woollen fabric in very good condition. Very goo...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Paul Laszlo Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown velvet and stained oak slipper chairs or lounge chairs attributed to Paul Laszlo, USA, c. 1940s. Sourced from estate along with other documented Laszlo works. Dimen...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here was produced in 1963 by A.P. Stolen, the first and original manufacturer of the AP-1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Danish Modern Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Illum Wikkelsø three seater sofa with sculpted Teak legs. Upholstered with green wool. Manufactured by Mikael Laursen
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s. Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Teak

Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D Seat Height: 17.25” 
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Velvet Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
Located in London, England
Alfred Christensen - Tissø Love Seat Sofa The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen which was originally produce...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Henning Kjærnulf Set of 6 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Lambswool and Oak, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of 6 vintage sculptural dining room chairs (Model 54) designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Solid oak frames with Medium Grey Lambsw...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen in 1929. The chair showcase a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, enhanced by...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Birch

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa in Into the Woods Fabric
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elegant Danish Mid-Century curved cabinetmaker sofa, circa 1940s. Sculptural form with refined lines, tight upholstery, and solid wood legs. A rare, timeless piece that balances comf...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top with a carved solid rosewood splat to the back, newly reupholstered drop in seats in ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers' furniture". This settee features a warm wood finish, spindle backrest, and turned det...
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1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs, Ladies & Gents, C1880. Mea...
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19th Century High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fritz Hansen 1669 Sheepskin Sofa c1940s
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1669A Sofa, c1940s This iconic sofa from the 1669 series was produced by Danish master cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen in Denmark and has become one of the most soug...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Teak Dining Chairs, Perfectly Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
An exceptional set of six mid-century dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1957. Meticulously handcrafted with masterful joinery, featuring sc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

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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