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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chairs, Wood, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s
By E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1, Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and shearling lounge chairs design attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1940s. Chairs have been professionally reupholstered in Europe.  
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
1st Edition of the Egg chair Arne Jacobsen designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. The very 1st ones have no ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chairs of mahogany and leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chairs with frame of mahogany. Cane in the back, original black leather seat cushions. From "Kongeserien" by Botium. Matching two seat sofa. ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mats Theselius Chrome Steel & Dark Leather Two Seater Sofa for Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and special commissioned two seater sofa in chrome and dark leather by Mats Theselius produced by Källemo Sweden, 1990s. In great original condition with light signs of age...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje Johanson in very good, all original condition. They feature the original, durable dar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of soap treated oak. Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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

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

2 IB Koford Larsen Selig Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofa Love Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century modern IB Koford Larsen for Selig Danish / Scandinavian settees or love seats. Made of walnut featuring sculpted frame with tapered legs and vertical slats. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19C British Telescopic Rotating Piano or Vanity Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY, mid-19th Century, British Victorian Telescopic or Adjustable Piano or Vanity Stool, from circa 1860. The cushioned seat turns clockwise and counter-clockwise to...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak and cognac Fabric Three Seat Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful scandinavian modern teak three Seat Sofa was designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s It features a teakwood frame in high-quality workmanship and using firs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Platform Rocker Rocking Chair Regency
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Victorian platform rocking chair. Features a hardwood ebonized frame with gold trim and striped upholstery. DIMENSI...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, reupholstered fabric, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985), w...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1840’s Victorian Parlor Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Victorian parlor chair in walnut, circa 1840. The tulip shaped back is carved on the crest rail with simple scrolls framed with acanthus, supported wit...
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Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Swedish designer and cabinetmaker art deco lounge chairs, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by anonymous designer for Swedish cabinetmaker in the beginning of the 20th century. Made in birch with black armrests. Beautiful intarsia on each side.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in pine and leather. Beautiful patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair. Caning in great condition
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Single Accent Danish Modern Model 66 Chair in Birch + White Alvar Aalto byArtek
Located in Basel, BS
Created by Alvar Aalto, this high-back dining chair features a sturdy birch core along with birch laminate and veneer. Its solid birch legs and a high back crafted from molded birch ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak

'Japan Chair' by Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Japan chair by Finn Juhl, made by France & Dvorkesen. Upholstered in a soft black Tonus wool by Kvadrat. Old growth teak finished in oil, exposed brass hardware detailing. P...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Lambskin, Wool

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, C1960s
Located in London, England
Henning Kjaernulf - Razorblade Chairs, 1960. Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. The chairs feature razor blade shaped carved backs and thick, wide...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak, Sheepskin

Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Black Lacquer Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen three legged Ant chairs in Black Lacquer. Labeled Made in Denmark - Dated 1993 Pre owned condition - Very clean - Located in Brookly...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 15.7"
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs in Teak & Oak Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of eight Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1950s. In good original and match...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Midcentury dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood with lovely rich brown woodgrain. Leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.
Category

1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

60s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge restored Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Sensational Teak Chair, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, made in Denmark, circa the 1960s. Danish control seal. Stamped. New upholstery new cushion. Wood ha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s Danish Modern Beech Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, this beautifully constructed Danish Modern armchair was made in the 1960s. It consists of a beech frame and  striped, floral u...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

English Mahogany Window Seat
Located in London, GB
A simple, but elegant mahogany windowseat or bench with a rectangular top, raised bolster ends and turned tapering legs. A lovely piece of traditional English furniture for a window...
Category

1950s British Victorian Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1959. New, current production. Easy chair in laminated lacquered walnut and satin chrome swivel base. Pri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut

Sofa, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Son's, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufactured by France & Son's, 1950s. Teak frame with rattan weaved arm rest sides. Reupholstered with quality Nevotex Wooly -...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particul...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair Early 20th Century B. L. Marble Chair Walnut Banker's Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Early 20th Century B. L. Marble Chair Walnut Banker's Chairs Measures 23.5" in width , 24" on depth, 34" in height. Seat height is 18".
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Cream Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax. Solid beech wood Stain: Cream The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat Frame of oak. With armrests. Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Green 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.104 Chair W 65 cm / D 92 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming 19th Century handcrafted parlor sofa reupholstered in heavy weight fabric in dark blue. The sturdy walnut frame has been lightly ebonized.
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique Exotic Folding & Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian walnut-stained beech campaign style day bed with caned seat designed to be folded up it's ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous positions including flat, se...
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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A set of four 1960's bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden. Featuring a burgundy leather seat which is 27cm diameter on a stainless ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

1950’s Swedish “Samspel” Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s “Samspel” Sofa designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery. Produced by AB Record
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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 ...
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - CH-25 Lounge Chair, 1950 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Copenhagen, Denmark. Oiled, patinated oak frame with new woven paper cord seat and back. This is an early ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Eight Pine Arm Chairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eight pine and papercord ’Asserbo’ armchairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. The paper cord seat is original. Børge Mogensen designed his furniture with the idea that it should stand the test of time. These chairs are in a good vintage condition and have a great warm patina on the wood.Price by set...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
Located in London, GB
Three-seater sofa with eight tapering mahogany legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with striped savak wool presumably in the last 10-20 years with natura...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch...
Category

1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L designed 1949, executed circa 1961 Rosewood, leather Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Good condition: no sme...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these chairs are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed fro...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge and Ottoman. This set dates to about 2005. Still presents very well with a couple flaws photographed and shown in the photos. Sits very well, st...
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Birch

Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a have new high quality off white boucle fabric and reupholstered by o...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair + 'Little Big' Pouf by Norr11, Barnum col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered + Little Big pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Models shown on the picture: Fabr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pairing of six Moller Model-71 dining chairs with rush seating and a Peter Hvidt Model-311 Extendable teak dining table. This set was originally purchased in circa late 1...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak, Rush

"Lovö" Dining Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Lovö” sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a striking, rustic design. Storage under the seat. “Lovö” is one of the series of ...
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

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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