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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Baroque
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s.
Model 'Inca' is big and comfortable. Body of beech with couchins of original flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Mid-century Danish Arne Vodder Brazilain Rosewood Dining Chairs set of Six (6)
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six (6) Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabric, model 430, circa 1958 Denmark. Crafted of high quality Brazilian rosewood with finely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 10 Niels O. Moller for J. L. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs Models 69 & 86
Located in Hamburg, PA
A set of 10 J.L. Møller dining chairs in rosewood, two model #69 armchairs and eight #86 side chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. This set is a rare an...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Two Pairs of 20th Century French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French armchairs exemplifies timeless design and craftsmanship. Constructed from solid walnut, the chairs feature beautifully styled carved frames w...
Category
20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,950 / set
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with honey coloured shearling.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with midcentury modernism...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
$5,971 / item
Set of Four Adjustable Stools by Jørgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, architectural, set of four adjustable swivel stools by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen. Constructed of blue finish bent plywood, on chrome and aluminum bases, wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in black powder coated aluminum.
New upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Original designed for the Oxfo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,149 / item
Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Pine
Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Frederik A. Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norwary 1960s
Located in Skien, NO
Circa 1960s comfortable lounge chair / vintage armchair / easy chair, "Model 965" by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Furniture, Norway.
A beautifully designed Scandinavian piece, this gene...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Palisander
$4,704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Swedish Stool ca 1960s
Located in Farsta, SE
Small Swedish Stool ca 1960s
The stool has chunky legs and shows good wear consistent with age and use.
Made out of pine wood.
Heigth: 21 cm/8.2 inch
Depth: 19cm/7.4 inch
Width: 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens Lassen's iconic designs with his signature rounded armrests but the piece is unmark...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Wool
The 'Faaborg Chair' in Mahogany, Cane and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1914
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The 'Faaborg Chair' in Mahogany, Cane and Leather by Kaare Klint, 1914
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, Cane and Leather
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
The 'Faaborg Cha...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original upholstery
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblad...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
$4,299 / set
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy mohair fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$15,400 / item
Pair of Danish Mid Century Wooden Armchairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century "Razor Blade" wooden high back sculptural armchairs in oak by Henning Kjærnulf by EG Kvalitetsmøbler Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition with n...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
$23,884 / set
Functionalist chair 'Orchestra' by Sven Markelius, Bodafors, Sweden 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Functionalist dining chair, model Orchestra, designed by Sven Markelius and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1930s.
Originally created for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Pine & Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and most likely unique pair of early Swedish mid century modern wooden armchairs in pine attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth produced in Sweden, 1940s. In great vintage condi...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
A pair of Swedish coctail / lounge armchairs in sheepskin, ca. 1940
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An amazing pair of Scandinavian design cocktail or lounge chairs/ fauteuils.
The chairs have a unique look and elegant shape.
With elegant beech legs.
New soft sheepskin upholstery ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Shearling Lounge Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Nordic designers of the early 20th century, specifically the period between the two world wars, created furniture that was perfectly proportioned to the human frame, and built by...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery
Danish Modern Henning Kjaernulf Oak pair of razorblade Armchairs, 1970's
Located in Uccle, BE
A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design. Made of oak and reuphostered in toile chiné. Manufactured by EG Kvalitetsmøbel.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Chairs, Antti Nurmesniemi for Helsinki Central Railway Station, 1970
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four chairs, designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for Helsinki Central Railway Station, 1970s. Teak frame, later upholstered with alcantara -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina an...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Easy Chair, Sweden 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Easy Chair, Sweden 1970s.
Safari Chair in green leather, stained beech and brass fittings model "Dickie". Designed by Arne Norell and man...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of chairs ‘Juliane’, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This pair of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produc...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,000 / set
Restored Set of Six Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs, Attributed to Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
A refined set of six Danish dining chairs attributed to designer Kurt Østervig, crafted in solid teak with sculpted backrests and contoured wooden seats highlight the clean lines and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Bench in heavy and solid Pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rustic hall bench in heavy and solid pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s.
This piece is possible to use as both storage and seating.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Pine
Swedish designer elegant lounge chairs, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by unknown Swedish designer and cabinetmaker.
Generous proportions and beautiful details on legs.
Original fabric with signs of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,582 / set
Swedish Lounge Chair TeVe Bra Bohag Alf Svensson Black Upholstered Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Mid-Century Swedish chair of model TeVe designed by Alf Svensson by Bra Bohag in Sweden. The chair is lacquered in black and reupholstered with moonlight sheepskin. It is...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936.
With makers label specifying production year 1936.
Seat Heigh...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Jute, Birch
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...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Danish Mid Century Highback Wingback Armchair in Grey Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century high wingback armchair in the style of a Fritz Hansen "1672" produced by Thorald Madsen Snedkeri Denmark, 1940s. In great condition and professionally restore...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Three Vintage Teak and Chrome Swivel Bar Stools By Johanson Design from Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful set of three slim teak swivel bar stools by Börje Johanson for Johanson Design Sweden in allover very good condition. All three ar...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,407 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Huge Birch Burl Wood Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Birch Burch Stump Chair ca 1930s
Extremely big stump chair, one of a kind!
The weight and size of this Norwegian kubbestol are somethin...
Category
1930s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
Little Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11, Moonlight
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big armchair + little big pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair attributed to Madsen and Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime lounge chair from Danish midcentury era very similar to the iconic model "Pragh" designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s for their own company Madsen and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and blue fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Mild to moderate wear to fabric (small hole in seat cushion, staining in headrest area, and minor fra...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$1,598 / item
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair in original patinated nature leather upholstery.
Legs in teak.
Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare 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 1967. T...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
"Trienna" Leather Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Trienna” lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from oak and leather. This model was designed in 1957 and presented at the Milano Triennial that ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Experience timeless Scandinavian design and luxurious comfort with this Ekornes Stressless Leather Swiv...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Ludvig Sturm Attribution, Stool, Fabric, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and floral-printed fabric stools attributed to Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet, Malmö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Minimal wear.
Patina nailheads.
Overall Dimensions (in...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and birch sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.5”
Arm Height (inches): 25"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 red boucle .
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorb...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. The chair is crafted of dark teak with sloping arms, and newly upholstered in a fine black leather.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK0 A Lounge Chair Lacquered Oregon Pine for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK0 A™ by Poul Kjærholm was originally designed in 1952 at the beginning of the Danish designer’s tenure at Fritz Hansen. The chair’s ribbon-like form pushed wood-bending techniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Th. Harlev Teak Armchair Reupholstered in Black Leather. Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Th. Harlev teak armchair reupholstered in black leather in excellent condition.
The model 213 armchair in teak was designed by TH Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
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
1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
This classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen was designed and produced in the 1950s at his own company: Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark. The sof...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Daybed, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1921–2003.
Refined daybed designed by Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Crafted in solid teak by cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen during the 1950s.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A 1960s “Safari” chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler, Kinna, Sweden. This elegant Scandinavian design features a solid oak frame with beautiful joinery and organic lines th...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
$2,670 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of four stackable chairs, S 312, by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1970s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A distinctive set of four stackable chairs, model S 312, designed by Axel Larsson for Balzar Beskow in the 1970s. Executed in solid pine with seats woven in natural saddle webbing, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Jute, Pine
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac leather with very nice details.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s, Danish 4-seater sofa, original light green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 4-seater sofa. Original light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Slightl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
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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