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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Swedish Mid Century Armchair in Leather & Walnut in style of Arne Norell, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in thick, patinated, well preserved buffalo leather and walnut in style of Arne Norell produced in Sweden 1950s. Good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 9...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare and Gorgeous Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s. Newly Uphostered.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s.
This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfectly proportioned in his length and height an...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm FK 87 'Grasshopper' Chaise Longue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "Grasshopper" chaise longue designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, manufactured by Lange, chrome plated steel with canvas and loose neck support and cushions in bla...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Maribo - Tufted Marble Chaise - White Carrara
By NORDST
Located in Lisbon, PT
This leather tufted marbled chaise is a sculptural presence counterbalanced by the unexpected contrast of its materials. The piece is crafted of high quality marble, which maintains...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Marble
Bernt Petersen Red Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernt Petersen Red 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 uphol...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculou...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banan" sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs model 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
Set of four stunning Danish Mid-century modern dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Danish master carpente...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters.
Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs with Ottoman Model Capella
Located in Vienna, AT
Illum Wikkelsø. Solid hardwood armchair, new upholstered in black leather. Related stool H. 35 cm. Manufactured by N. Eilersen, model Capella. Traces of age and wear, including among...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum. Made in the 1960s at Artek.
Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is t...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in the 19...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Exceptional pair of iconic Kaare Klint Mix Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare pair Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chairs”, mahogany frame, upholstered in Nigerian goat hide and brass nails.
Nigerian goat hide is very thick with natural patina, hence extremely durable due to its tight grain which with time gives the surface a beautiful sheen.
Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.
An iconic piece of design and a collector's items.
ABOUT
Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards.
Kaare Klint’s mix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Teak Moller 75 Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful teak Møller chairs, model 75 with new Danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. there are 8 available, please select the amount you want. There are some smaĺ scratches in parts of the wood that give the excellent vintage patina while having the benefits of being completely refinished. the model 75 is in my opinion the best Niels O. Møller design and highly collectable.
These teak JL Moller Model 75...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Fan Leg Stool X601 Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Model no. X601 is a modernist classic, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. This versatile piece is lightweight, yet sturdy and easy to use in both public and private spaces as a stool o...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Ash, Birch, Bentwood
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Day Bed Upholstered in a Duck Egg Blue Plush Fabric With A Carved Scroll End Back Rest. Brass Terminating Turned Legs on Original White C...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Brass
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936, made 1940s
The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mo...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery.
Model 3107 also know as...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Ot...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Western Horn Frame Leather & Cowhide Chair after Wenzel Friedrich
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Wichita, KS
Western horn frame chair, in the manner of Wenzel Friedrich (1827-1902), large horns as stiles with pierced copper decorative band, black cowhide covered seat and back with leather ...
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Metal
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest)
Measures: W. 406 cm / D. 400 cm / H. 70cm / seating H. 42cm
Model shown: Barnum boucle 3
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Danish modern arm Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, circa 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Danish Arm chair upholstered in white cotton fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s model 1669 a true iconic danish mid century design. The chair is in grea...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing.
The load-be...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Linen, Birch
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool (seemingly reupholstered at a later date), produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detach...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped 2-person sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curved seat an...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back rests and leather-upholstered seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Rocking chair from the 1930s designed in Sweden. It is reupholstered with sheepskin. It is in excellent condition.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
'Hippo' sofa full upholstered.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Fabric: large variety avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Tan Brown Padded Leather Swivel Chair Göte Nassjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful swivel chair made by Göte Möbler Nässjö Sweden , 1960s.
This Chair is upholstered with padded tan brown leather on a metal with a wood print swivel stand.
The chair is ve...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Contemporary Boho Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Zero
Located in Paris, IDF
Boho Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Zero col. 0012
Chair
W 65 cm / D 94 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker.
A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 SAHARA)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany armchair which has a pretty shaped mahogany back with decoratively carved scrolled carved arm...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Three-seater sofan by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sought after sofa designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in chrome with leather cushions.
Whole group available in our store with two-seater sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Six Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored customizable Kai Kristiansen rosewood dining chairs by Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs and produced by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 37.75” H x 26.25” W x 29” D
Seat ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N.Eilersen. The sofa is from the second half of the 20th century and fits the Scandinavian modern s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Barnum Bouclé
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: Barnum Boucle Col.24
Chair
W 65 cm /...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a beautiful example of an earlier version of the classic design by Hans J Wegner, and has been expertly reupholstered in Abraham Moon Forest Green fabric. The legs are of Oak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Pair of Hellevi Ojanen armchairs, model 503, Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs by Hellevi Ojanen for Artek, 1950s.
This rare and elegant pair of lounge chairs was designed by Hellevi Ojanen and produced by Artek during the 1950s – a...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
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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