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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back and seat. Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood

Sling Chair Mod2 Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Olive Leather
Located in Bend, OR
This chair is exactly the same as our Classic sling chair with one exception: the arms connect to the back supports. This listing includes one chair. This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height: 15.5" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Oak

Danish Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s A set of six dining chairs meticulously designed by a Danish designer. These chairs showcase a remarkably simple and organic ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height: 18" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Le...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Oak & Sheepskin Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Henry Kjærnulf, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf made in the 1950s Denmark. The chairs are made from solid oakwood with a nice grain and patina. They have been reup...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

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

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

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

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholst...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Alvar Aalto, Lounge Chair, Birch, Cowhide, Finland, 1940
Located in High Point, NC
An early production moulded birch and cowhide "Tank" lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, Finland, c. 1940. Provenance: Henr...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Birch

Brown Leather Lounge Chair 'Model Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell. 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in Denmark. These models were made in a limited edition. Also famous under the name "...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Kaare Klint Sofa, three seater, model 6092
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa in green wool with white stripes. Legs of mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen, model 6092.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa for Christensen & Larsen, Model U56, Denmark
Located in Oakland, CA
IB Kofod Larsen Elizabeth settee, Model U56, handcrafted by master cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen in 1956, Denmark. The rare, settee features a finely sculpted teak frame that su...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Dining, Setup 1, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Dining version Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main image: Modules: 16 x Single + 16 x Curve Fabric: B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Saddle Girths, 1964
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Original braided saddle girth. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equipped wit...
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Model OW150 Daybed, Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn, 21st Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model OW150 daybed, designed by Ole Wanscher, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, 21st Century. Oak frame with black leather upholstery. Cotton webbing. Great condition, minor patina ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sought after pair of easy chairs by Danish Designer, Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in a brutalist style inspired to art & craf...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Swedish or danish designer curved sofa from the 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sofa made by unknown swedish or danish designer and cabinetmaker during the first half of the 20th century. Great shape with a slight curve.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This pair of lounge chairs was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s. The model is called "T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chairs for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Odd Knutsen Luna Lounge Chairs by Hjellegjerde Mobler Norway 1970's 6 available
Located in New York, NY
Incredible lot of six vintage mid century Luna chairs designed by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Mobler circa 1970's, made in Norway. The chairs feature a leather sling seat, which is ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Modern Folk Art Stool Josef Frank Style Stained Beech 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful handmade stool in stained beech made in the 1930s Sweden. In the style of Josef Frank.
Category

1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Borge Mogensen Model 122 Teak Dining Chairs for Soborg
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Set of four classic Model 122 teak dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. These Shaker-inspired chairs feature clean lines and subtle contours character...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Margas LC2 Lounge Chair, Kvadrat Hallingdal 0753, by Louise Liljencrantz for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord - Model 62
Located in London, GB
This Model 62 dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats is in especially good condition. The round label dates these chairs as made between...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early 1930s.. Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
Category

1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern D Scan Dining Chairs Teak Frames & Oatmeal Fabric Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern D Scan dining chairs comprised of teak frames & oatmeal tweed fabric, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping ...
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1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Lounge, Setup 2, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Lounge version Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main image: Modules: 1 x Half Circle + 3 x Double Corne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chair, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. Wel...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of ten Midcentury "Sawbuck" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten “Sawbuck” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from beech with teak backrests and cognac leather seats. Wonderful rustic design, great to sit on.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak, Beech

1950’s Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Very well crafted Danish cabinet maker sofa. Stripped wool upholstery with oak legs. Denmark. 1950’s
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Mid Century Modern Poul Jensen Z Chair for Selig c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish architectural lounge chair by Poul Jensen for Selig, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This iconic chair features a dramatic solid teak frame, with loose cushion seat and back cu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Superb Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm swivel armchairs. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, ivory pure alpaca wool fabric, on a wooden base. Swivels 90 ...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, 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 1970s Esko Pajamies Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Esko Pajamies “Africa” chairs for Asko. Finland. Unique chairs made of oak, brown leather and wide canvas strapping. 1970’s Delivery To NYC $425. Please inquire.
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

Pair of Hellevi Ojanen armchairs, model 503, Artek, Finland, 1950s
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

Axel Einar Hjorth Utö set of 6 chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1932
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Authentic Axel Einar Hjorth set of 6 utö chairs designed in 1932 and produced during the 30's by Nordika Kompaniet. The chair is in good condition overhall, stable, with an authetic ...
Category

1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Pine

Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low slung steel framed leather 'Ari' Lounge chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell from 1966. This vintage lounge chair comes with original patinated leathe The soft high gloss chrome...
Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Three bar stools in pine made by Asko, Finland, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great set of pine bar stools made by Asko, Finland, during the second half of the 20th century. Made in solid pine in the style of Rainer Daumiller.
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

All Black Leather Børge Mogensen 3-Seater Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa Model 2213. With original patinated black leather upholstery and canvas backed down filled cushions. Produced by Fredericia...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Birch

New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
Carl Hansen now produces the FH419 Heritage Chair by Frits Henningsen. This chair is a new production and was a display model. Oak legs and green wool upholstery. The chair is cha...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Pl...
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Relax and soothe the day...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

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

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Contemporary Chair 'Elé' by Ann Demeulemeester, Black Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair 'Elé' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax. Solid beech wood Stain: Black The 'Elé' chair by Ann Demeulemeester is a timeless expression of understated elegance a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

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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