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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Late Victorian
Postmodern Plywood Stacking Chairs with Bended Steel Back Legs for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
These vintage postmodern chairs were designed for Ikea in the 1990s. Undeniably the designer must have been inspired by the Ligne Roset RIO dining chairs...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six (6) Danish Dining Chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Oak, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from oak with with white vinyl seats. The seats are very comfortable which is the perfect match to the ergonomic slatted backs that perfectly pair to create a truly wonde...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Niels Møller model 71 dining chairs in teak Denmark 1951
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptionally large set of 12 Model 71 chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark in 1951. These chairs are not only beautiful but al...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A timeless design that will work for many g...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Pine

Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered ...
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1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 18”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Pair Of Victorian Carolean Open Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing pair of Victorian Carolean design open armchairs, the cresting rail pierced and carved with foliage over trailing grape vine and spiral turn...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in dark brown wood and leather, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Refinished dark brown rosewood frame with the original leather cushions in beautifu...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1962
Located in Beerse, VAN
This ‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with its original ottoman, was designed in 1962 by Torbjørn Afdal, and manufactured by the Norwegian company Bruksbo. It's a relaxing chair with a simple ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood

Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid pinewood dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn. We also have a matching pinewood dining table available. Chairs are in used condition.
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1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Rare Danish Chair in Solid aged Pine by Nissen & Gehl 1970, Model: Fyrkat
Located in København K, 84
One original rare danish dining chair in solid pine designed by Nissen & Gehl for Jens Hansens møbelfabrik in Silkeborg Denmark 1970. It has beautifully aged golden pine color and is...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw. Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s. This model was designed for "Carimate G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Straw, Beech

Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s. This pair is in excellent condition with a exceptional walnut frame. Upholstered in high qua...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of teak wood with nice rosewood accents. They have their original...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it was m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Josef Frank easy chair 891 for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Easy chair 891 designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1937. Made from solid mahogany, reupholstered in a striking zebra-striped textile. The Austrian architect Josef Frank...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Rocking chair by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood rocking chair with armrests. A Swedish design piece that is part of the Svensk Fur range, a type of pine furniture designed specifically for Swedish summer homes in the la...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
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1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Danish Borge Mogensen Style Highback Lounge Chair in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Skalma produced version of Børge Mogensen's famous lounge chair model 2204. Very elegant classic mid-century highback lounge chairs from the golden era of Danish modern.. A perennia...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway danish Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hard to find Falcon chairs, designed by Sigurd Ressell in Norway for Vatne Møbler circa 70s. This mid-century design lounge chair has a beautiful rosewood frame. As beautiful...
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rosewood

Midcentury Stool in Oak, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated oak, designed made by a danish cabinetmaker.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Rare Swedish Milking Stool circa 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Swedish Milking Stool circa 1850 Made out of a solid piece of pine wood. This three-legged milking stool with a handle and amazing smooth brown patina. The movement and overal...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross stretcher, upholstered in the original green mohair fabric and leather seat. The wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Teak

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 dark red and brown tones and look reall...
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1770s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 3-legged barstools by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark 1940
Located in Wien, AT
Explore our online store and discover an exceptional pairing of two very tall functional stools in the style of milking stools with three legs, designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from De...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Norwegian Stool by Krogenæs Møbler circa 1970
Located in Farsta, SE
Stool by Krogenæs Møbler circa 1970 The patina and wear on this one is really appealing and shows the craftsmanship and its historical inspiration on the Norwegian "fjøsekrakk" that...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brun/beige furniture fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufactured by Dani...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Vintage sofa ‘Decision’ by Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Truly stunning curved ‘Decision’ sofa by the Pelikan duo Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen. The sofa consists of 3 attached seat elements. The sofa is upholstered...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of elegant armchairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppensen, 1960’s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Ole Wanscher was an architect and professor of architecture specialising in furniture designs. He was mainly influenced by Professor Kaare Klint, with whom he worked from 1924 throug...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Stools by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
These Swedish modern stools designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in the 1930s offer a distinctive blend of craftsmanship and historical allure. Constructed from stained birch and fe...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Birch

Stool by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish modern stool designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in the 1930s offers a distinctive blend of craftsmanship and historical allure. Constructed from stained birch and fea...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Birch

Large Set of Ten Danish Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s. Set of ten beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Knud Færch Cowhorn Arm Chairs, 1960s, teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Knud Færch cowhorn arm chairs in solid teak. New upholstered with aniline leather. Model 521 by Slagelse Møbelværk.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade Made by Another Classic...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Karelian Birch Aalto Stool 60, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, rare carelian birch top. Good vintage condition, patina ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa, original very good condition, wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture green wool fabric, new furniture foam in seat cushions. Oak wood. Manufactured by Dani...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of mid century design scandinavian armchairs - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - perfect condition - new upholstery, wooden parts completely renovated - Peter Hvidt And Orla Mølgaard ? jr
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Vamdrup Stolefabrik Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The FMV restoration team chose this tasty plum fabric and the results were even more delicious than we expected. Or if you prefer wine analogies, it resembles a Petite Sirah. The s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Swedish modernist pinewood stools by Martin Åberg, Servex, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A set of four small Swedish modernist stools designed by Martin Åberg, produced in the 1960s by the manufacturer Servex. Crafted from molded pine veneer with a cylindrical seat at th...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile, Pine, Plywood

Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Scandinavian modern stool by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzinger, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stool designed by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzinger and produced by Bjerkås, Sweden, during the 1940s. Lovlely shape in iron with decorative flower elements.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn and was put into production from 1950 and f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

DanishMid-Century Modern armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Throughout the 1950’s-70’s Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Scissor Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Pair of Scissor Chairs. Oak frames with slat backs and removable Upholstered Cushions. Chairs were reupholstered about 15 years ago. Fabric still l...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Knud A. Risager Hansen, teak armchair for Slagelse Møbelverk, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Danish teak lounge chair designed by Knud A. Risager Hansen for Slagelse Møbelverk in the 1960s. Original grey fabric on the seat and back. Good vintage condition with light ware con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1970s, Danish armchair, velour, beech wood, original excellent condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original excellent condition. Used not too much from the 1970s. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish f...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Vintage Danish 1940s Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940s lounge chairs produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These examples have been reupholstered in moss green velvet fabric from Rose Uniacke. The legs are stain...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa. Original excellent condition. Used not too much from the 70s. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rosewood & Black Leather 'Capella' Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arm chair model 4 from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø executed in beautiful Rosewood with black leather loose cushions. Made by Danish manufact...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé Col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO 4 Chairs Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024 Wood types availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black leather. Legs of oak. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J Wegner "2 seater sofa"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This sofa, designed by Wegner, has a simple design yet exudes his pursuit of beauty in form. The compact size and the light impression of the high legs create a design that does not ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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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