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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780 This Swedish follbänk really has this primitive feeling to it and an amazing painted surface. Its dar...
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1770s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Norwegian Stump Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural brutalist stump chair in solid wood, probably birch root. Handcrafted in Norway. Unusual shape and a decorative figure for the modern interior. Honorable mentions in...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved oak hall chairs having a quality carved oak shaped back with carved leaf scroll and flower decoration, solid oak seat with a half sunflower ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Walnut Bentwood Stacking Dining Set Chairs Vintage Mid-Century Post-Modern 1980s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Attributed to Elmar Flötotto for Pagholtz but these are unmarked. These do stack. Showing wear, some chips and mars to the walnut veneer. W 19.5 x D 23 x Seat H 18.5 / Back H 33 in
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1980s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850 With its beautiful patina and curved lines. Made out of birch wood. Some traces of original paint. Heigth: 59.5 cm/23.4 inch Depth...
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Mid-19th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Beech Lounge Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
eech lounge chairs, circa 1960's. Warm toned, sleek, modern solid beech wood frames with a dramatic silhouette. New, quality silk & wool upholstery with a beautiful hand feel. Update...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Stool Model Pragh Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed by Danish architects Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Göperts, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Göperts, Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height: 19”
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality carved oak throne chair having a quality carved oak top rail with two cherubs, barley twist supports, cane back flanked by carved scrolls and sunflowe...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

White Matte Finish Armchair with White Fabric and Cane Accents, Lirio Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Lirio armchair designed by Uultis Studio with white matte finish, white fabric and natural cane accents. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Lirio armchair combines...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Brown Leather Highback Lounge Chair After Børge Mogensen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the style of Børge Mogensen, this well-constructed and deeply comfortable Danish modern lounge chair features a solid wood frame upholstered in patinated brown leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather. Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top. Made of partly solid teak. Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Antique Windsor Chair 1840 High Back Hoop Back Stick Back Country House Armchair
Located in London, GB
A superb, rare, impressively sized and extremely comfortable early-Victorian Windsor armchair in wonderful condition and built to last. Most likely made in England around 1840, this ...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s. The gorgeous rosewood frames have been refinished in Danish oil w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood

Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 6 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Light Wool Upholstered
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen, set of six dining chairs of mahogany, hereof two armchairs. Seat upholstered with light wool. Designed 1947. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. Presented at th...
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1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Wool

2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Painted Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak frame, painted red (we believe. it to ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

1960s, Danish armchair, light green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Light green furniture velour, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. The seat is a litt...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition.  
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture cotton/wool fabric, brass springs in ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4, Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Dining Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany dining seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful frames...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingba...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo 1.2m Bench Table c1960s
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - Krobo Bench Table, c1960 This iconic mid-century design from Norway was designed by: Torbjorn Afdal as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksb. It can also works w...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Finnish Vintage Wood Chair Alvar Aalto Model 66, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chair Alvar Aalto model 66 Finnish vintage wood chair, circa 1930 Conception in 1933 for Artek manufacture Suitable with 1950 or Scandinavian furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, beech, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in blue wool. Made of solid soap treated beech. Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen. Price per chair  
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, teak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian armchair. Brown furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent beech wood, furniture rattan mesh. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Teak, Bentwood

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late Victorian wicker rocking chair that that is detailed in scrolling wicker and a diamond pattern, in addition to a...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A TeVe lounge chair, designed by the Swedish architect Alf Svensson in 1953 for the manufacturer Ljungs Industrier (Dux). Crafted from solid beech with brass details and featuring or...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

FINE PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LUTYENS VICEROY BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield Lutyens Viceroy brown leather hand dye...
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20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa 1960s. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

mid 19th century Hindley and sons armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th Century armchair by Hindley & Sons of 134 Oxford Street - London c1850. Raised on tice turned front legs with splayed rear and all retaining the original Casters. The shap...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut armchair having a quality solid walnut shaped back and raised on solid elegant walnut turned reeded legs to the front ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with original maroon leather seat & stud details, on a claw base with Castors. The cha...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas in Finland.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

8 Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set Of 8 Verner Panton Swivel Dining Chairs. Designed in 1973. Produced by Fritz Hansen
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

8 Rosewood "Eva" Dining Chairs by Neils Koefoed
Located in Denton, TX
Rare set of eight solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Korfoed The Eva chair set is comprised of 8 side chairs some have newer vinyl seats but ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Six Fully Restored Customizable N.O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Fully Restored N.O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs Include Custom upholstery The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

2 seats sofa in brown leather, Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christiansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 2 seats sofa in very good condition. The leather has a very beautiful patina and remains very sick. Very nice proportions. One of the most iconic danish design from 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Victorian Needlepoint Carved Cabriole Leg Mahogany Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian needlepoint carved cabriole leg mahogany bench. Item features a needlepoint seat, solid wood carved base, "alligatored" f...
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Seating

Materials

Fabric

Japan Easy Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Five Japan easy chairs or model 501 designed in 1950's by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbler, Denmark. Teak wood structure and new loose cushions upholstered with Kvadrat fabric ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Denmark. Material: oak, leather, cane. Size: 19 W × 19 D × 29 H in seat height 17?½ inches.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Collden, Rocking Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric rocking lounge chairs produced by Collden, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 37.125"H x 28.875"W x 43.75"D Seat height: 17 All upholstered furni...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in White 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

Pair of Easy Chairs Model "F60" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Chromed steel and original black leather cushions. Good vintage condition!   
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century Childs Windsor Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive And Charming Mid 19th Century, Ash & Elm, Childs Windsor Armchair, Having Elegant Shaped & Pierced Splat To Hooped Back, Over Sh...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina. Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Global shipping available.  
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Quality Antique Set of Eight Inlaid Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique set of eight Victorian inlaid carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of six single and two elbow chairs having attractive curved tops with pretty satinw...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak lounge chair in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk who also designed for Glostrup. ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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