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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa in Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sofa Nr. 345, fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934, later production This spacious and extremely comfortable sofa is designed by Austrian architect and d...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Black Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax. Solid beech wood Stain: Black 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

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and style to any space. A splendid, long modern sofa...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Six Model 71 Chairs, Niels O. Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1950/1960
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of six model 71 chairs, designed by Niels O. Møller, manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1950/1960. Teak frame with papercord seat. Good vintage condition, minor patina con...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Göperts möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.  Seat height 15” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional f...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut armchair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut open arms standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs to the front and o...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Rope Woven Lounge Chair in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rope woven lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner gorgeous natural solid teak wood frame with rope seat and back. Excellent vintage condition minimal signs of wear. Chair b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Early 20th Century Oak Dining Chairs Linen/Silk Seats in Paprika Red, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
English oak side chairs with a barley corn twist & straight slats. New seats in a linen blend in paprika red. The legs are connected by an H stretcher. Circa early 20th century.
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Mid-19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Abalone, Linen, Silk, Oak

Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs. Very high quality set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs. Nice black leather dining chairs with solid rosewood frames. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1950s Set of 8 Danish Leather Dining Chairs by Anders Jensen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Anders Jensen. Teak wood frames with original green leather. Denmark, 1950’s We offer delivery to NYC for $399. Please inquire.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg). Designed by This Weber. Manufactured with care from American Walnut wood...
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Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

'Tupa' Armchair for Haimi Reino Ruokolainen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ‘Tupa’ armchair was designed by Reino Ruokolainen whilst working as the artistic director for Haimi. Haimi specialized in manufacturing modern, high-quality furniture and was one...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Wood Armchair
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design" Manufacturer: Unknown Production Year: Circa 1990 Material: Brown leather and walnut wood Condition: Goo...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Poul Jensen for Selig Z Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Single Mid-century Danish sculptural lounge chair designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, showcasing a dramatic angular form with rosewood-stained beech frame and newly upholstered black ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

English Button Back Armchair by Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A generously proportioned over stuffed Cornelius V. Smith button back armchair in pink stripe linen. Mahogany turned front legs and splayed back legs, all raised on original brass c...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

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

An Elegant Pair of Brighton Pavilion Victorian Design Cane And Bamboo Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Handmade Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chairs With Caned Seats & Painted Faux Burnt Bamboo Finished Frame. Each seat rears features Chinoiserie figures painted gilt panels. Painted pa...
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20th Century British High Victorian Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Lounge chair by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in chrome with leather cushions. Whole group available in our store with a three-seate...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Dining, Setup 3, 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: 1 x Half circle + 1 x Single + 8 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Danish Vintage Finn Juhl For France & Daverkosen Teak Japan Chair. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Chair has been reupholstered with a tex...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rustic lounge chair in solid Nordic white oak and original green strip...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black 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...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Bernt Petersen blue Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernt Petersen blue 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 upho...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chair from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and produced by Hove Mobler in midcentury, circa 1960. The chair is made of a chromed steel bas...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Shearling Chair by Gunnar Sørlie, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
This rare and iconic “Steady” model lounge chair was designed by Norwegian designer Gunnar Sørlie, a notable figure in Scandinavian mid-century design. Originally conceived in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

1960s, reupholstered Danish armchair, New Zealand genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair. Quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin "Wellington". Brass springs in the seat. Brown leather buttons. Renewed beech armrest and legs....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Rustic Swedish Pine Chair, Carl Malmsten Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A rare rustic dining / office chair in stained pine. Made in the style of Carl Malmsten "Skedblad" in the early 1900s. It has an incredibly strong character, with its rounded shape...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18" and arm height is 28". Seat inter...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

1970s MCM Green Tufted Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Kalustekiila Finland & Teak Frame
By Kalustekiila
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon find in the states, this 1970s Scandinavian MCM sofa by Kalustekiila of Finland, having the original high quality green tufted leather upholstery which does shows some wear,...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 8 Danish Folk Art Dining Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This set of 8 Danish Folk Art dining chairs, crafted in the early 20th century by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, showcases timeless Scandinavian craft...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

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

A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A Pair of Birch Burl Chairs, Made in 1940, Sweden This exceptional pair of birch burl chairs, crafted in 1940, showcases the beauty of 80 years of repairs and patina. Over time, the...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Rare Webbed Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare low slung lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto in 1938 for the Villa Mairea, manufactured in 1946 for Artek. Lightly restored birch frame with a rich natural wood tone and new...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Birch

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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

1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair. NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Illum Wikkelso 3 Seat Curved Sofa Model 450. Circa 1960. New upholstery.
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare curved sofa "Model 450" designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik in the 1960s. Denmark. This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfect...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, "GE-258", Daybed in Teak, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE-258 Daybed, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from teak with the original wool upholstery. The clean, minimalist design highlights Wegner's ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation. And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön. Mats Theselius rattan an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Maribo - Tufted Marble Chaise - White Carrara
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...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Marble

Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood

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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