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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s. Model 'Värend' with an elegant design made in elm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Pair of Georg Kofoed 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Georg Kofoed Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s. Rarely seen and highly sought-after lounge chair from Danish master-cabinetmaker George Kofoed. The chair dates from the early 1940...
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink velvet and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric with staining and sun-fading, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 29.75...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1970s MCM Green Tufted Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Kalustekiila Finland & Teak Frame
By Kalustekiila
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon find in the states, this 1970s Scandinavian MCM sofa by Kalustekiila of Finland, having the original high quality green tufted leather upholstery which does shows some wear,...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Model 78 Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 6 dining Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik. the set is in wonderful vintage condition with new Danish cord seats.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Hardwood

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Cane & Lounge Chairs for Selig
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sophisticated teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, made in Denmark, and imported by Selig. These chairs have beautiful sculpted teak frames with a cane back and ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Danish Vintage Finn Juhl For France & Daverkosen Teak Japan Chair. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Chair has been reupholstered with a tex...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chairs for Dux
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rustic lounge chair in solid Nordic white oak and original green strip...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage "Z Chair" and Ottoman by Poul Jensen for Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut tone Lounge chair and ottoman called the "z" chair by Poul Jensen for Selig. new gray upholstery. Frames have been professionally refinished about 2 years ago. This...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Brown Velvet
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the main picture: Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel Fabric: Megan col.21 Chair W 65 cm / D 92 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish mid century lounge chair designed by Henning Kjaernulf. Sculpted Oak frames complimented with classic Scandinavian mid century stripped upholstery. 1960’s, Denmark Delivery t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa for Christensen & Larsen, Model U56, Denmark
Located in Oakland, CA
IB Kofod Larsen Elizabeth settee, Model U56, handcrafted by master cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen in 1956, Denmark. The rare, settee features a finely sculpted teak frame that su...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Göperts möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.  Seat height 15” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional f...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa in Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sofa Nr. 345, fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934, later production This spacious and extremely comfortable sofa is designed by Austrian architect and d...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Teak and Leather Dining Chair Mod. 178 by Johannes Andersen for Bramin
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare organic shaped Scandinavian Modern teak dining chair was designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s and produced by Bramin Mobler, mod. no 178. It features a solid teak w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chair from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and produced by Hove Mobler in midcentury, circa 1960. The chair is made of a chromed steel bas...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Grey Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat. Frame of oak. With armrests. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

19th Century Country House Sofa By Morison & Co - Edinburgh
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house sofa by renowned cabinet makers and upholsterers Morison & Co of Edinburgh Scotland Structurally in good solid order with tight joints. The upholstery ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 8 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid teak in an elegant sculptural form includes six side chairs and two armchairs, all w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Kaare Klint "Red Chairs"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Mahogany Kaare Klint "Red Chairs" in brown Leather. Produced by Rud Rasmussen. One signed with label, the other 3 have markings where paper label was. Totally restored.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bernt Petersen blue Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernt Petersen blue Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982. Armchair in beech, with seat and back in plywood. The aim of this design was to create an easychair without upho...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and style to any space. A splendid, long modern sofa...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren in Tranås. The sofa is a mid-century modern classic with a solid pine frame and red toned upholstery. The sofa, oft...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Green Leather Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality pair of antique Victorian green leather desk chairs having a superb quality green leather shaped back and seat, reeded mahogany shaped arms, serpentine shaped carved m...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Kai Kristiansen Manner, 1960s, Korup, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This model of dining chair was most probably designed by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, however it is not confirmed officially. It is known as model no. 32. The chairs are a...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Uno and Östen Kristiansson 1970's Pine Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pine sofa by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s.
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian mid-century triangular stool, oak and leather, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century stool made from solid oak with a triangular seat upholstered in red leather. Decorative brass rivets surrounding the top of each of the three leg. Designed a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Glastonbury Chair, English Oak, Gothic Revival Seat, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, oak ecclesiastical armchair with Gothic overtones, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Appealing Glastonbury chair wit...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Victorian English Antique Leather Bobbin Chair With Tooled Heraldic Lion Decor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Leather Upholstered Bobbin Chair With A Tooled Heraldic Coat of Arms Lion Decoration Raised on Bobbin Turned Legs with A Crinoline Stretcher
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of 1970s Swedish Pine Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Chairs are made of solid pine. Beautiful wood grain details.
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18" and arm height is 28". Seat inter...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

1950’s Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Very well crafted Danish cabinet maker sofa. Stripped wool upholstery with oak legs. Denmark. 1950’s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Superb country house appeal with the class...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Beech, Elm

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Jade Green Velvet, Finland, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by his company, Oy N. Boman AB, in Finland in the early 1950s. The design is characterized by the curved ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Lounge Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Coveted pair of lounge chairs by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in brutalist style. Kjaernulfs style is very unique and instantl...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Lounge chair by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in chrome with leather cushions. Whole group available in our store with a three-seate...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Danish Folk Art Dining Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This set of 8 Danish Folk Art dining chairs, crafted in the early 20th century by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, showcases timeless Scandinavian craft...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Poul Jensen for Selig Z Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Single Mid-century Danish sculptural lounge chair designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, showcasing a dramatic angular form with rosewood-stained beech frame and newly upholstered black ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare stool by Torsten Claeson, Sweden ca. 1940
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare stool by Torsten Claeson, Sweden ca. 1940 Beautiful patina, consistent with age and wear. Made of pine wood. Heigth: 44-47 cm/17.3-18.5 inch Depth: 25 cm/9.8 inch Width: 46 c...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

An Elegant Pair of Brighton Pavilion Victorian Design Cane And Bamboo Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Handmade Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chairs With Caned Seats & Painted Faux Burnt Bamboo Finished Frame. Each seat rears features Chinoiserie figures painted gilt panels. Painted pa...
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20th Century British High Victorian Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women. Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

60s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge restored Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Arne Wahl Iversen Sensational Teak Chair made in Denmark 1960s Danish control seal. Stamped. New upholstery new cushion. Wood has been refinished. New straps replac...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A Pair of Birch Burl Chairs, Made in 1940, Sweden This exceptional pair of birch burl chairs, crafted in 1940, showcases the beauty of 80 years of repairs and patina. Over time, the...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Early 20th Century Oak Dining Chairs Linen/Silk Seats in Paprika Red, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
English oak side chairs with a barley corn twist & straight slats. New seats in a linen blend in paprika red. The legs are connected by an H stretcher. Circa early 20th century.
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Mid-19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Abalone, Linen, Silk, Oak

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chairs, model 2256
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chairs new upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline. Frame of oak. Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Highback Lounge Chairs Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained Birch with g...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, "GE-258", Daybed in Teak, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE-258 Daybed, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from teak with the original wool upholstery. The clean, minimalist design highlights Wegner's ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint stool from England. The top is made from a single board and has a beveled edge and pegged construction. The top follows down to a hand carved fluted apron wh...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14”
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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