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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped 2-person sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curved seat an...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Kai Kristiansen Manner, 1960s, Korup, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This model of dining chair could have been designed by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, and reminds his style very much however it is not confirmed officially. It is known as ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Cream Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid beech wood
Stain: Cream
The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium. Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in t...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A set of four 1960's bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden.
Featuring a burgundy leather seat which is 27cm diameter on a stainless ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, 1983
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 20.25"W x 22"D x...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particul...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs Elephant Hide Grey Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Mid-Century Bench
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech Danish bench, circa 1960's. Slim profile, perfect for an entryway! Lovely teak veneer, sleek drawer and original cushion seat.
Unrestored item with option to purchase ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Contemporary Boho Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Zero
Located in Paris, IDF
Boho Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Zero col. 0012
Chair
W 65 cm / D 94 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Highback Lounge Chairs Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained Birch with g...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Sofa, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Son's, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufactured by France & Son's, 1950s. Teak frame with rattan weaved arm rest sides. Reupholstered with quality Nevotex Wooly -...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Teak Danish Modern Dining Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak sculpted Danish dining chair by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle, made in Denmark.
The chair boasts stunning sculptural legs, teak wood grain and seat back. The detailing displays the utmost quality and precision as a quintessential example of Danish midcentury teak furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rope, Teak
Large Boucle Ottoman Pouf - Shearling sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
Get ready to get comfy and submerge into this luxurious and extra, extra large sheepskin ottoman or bean bag. Its impressive 180cm diameter siz...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
An Antti Nurmesniemi Sauna Stool for Palace Hotel, Helsinki 1952
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stool by Antti Nurmesniemi, designed for the sauna section of the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. Antti's version and interpretation of a stool brilliantly modernised the traditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Scandinavian armchairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak armchairs with curved arms, handcrafted upholstery and cover in light fabric.
Pair of Scandinavian armchairs dating from the 1950s, with teak frame and carved curved ar...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Poul Jensen for Selig Z Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Poul Jensen
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in brown wool fabric. Handles with oak details at the ends.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest)
Measures: W. 406 cm / D. 400 cm / H. 70cm / seating H. 42cm
Model shown: Barnum boucle 3
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Danish vintage sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish sofa from the 1960s with teak frame and refurbished upholstery. Streamlined design with reclining backrest and tapered legs.
Vintage Danish Minerva sofa designed in the 1960s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs set in Oak and Lambswool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Charming set of 6 dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by E.G. Møbler, Denmark 1960s. Light wear consistent with age and use. The solid oak frames are sturdy, ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen recovered about 5 years ago in a red Fabric. Chair is in great condition, showing no real wear! Chair retains Original label. Ch...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing.
The load-be...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Linen, Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s and is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. ...
Category
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back rests and leather-upholstered seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Fritz Hansen 1669 Sheepskin Sofa c1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1669A Sofa, c1940s
This iconic sofa from the 1669 series was produced by Danish master cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen in Denmark and has become one of the most soug...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-Century Georgian Style Mahogany And Upholstered Seat Vanity Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Georgian Style Mahogany And freshly reupholstered Seat Vanity Bench. Creamy upholstery very clean with no stain.
Measures 22.25" in width x 18" in depth x 26.5" in heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 33.5” H x 73” W x 43” D
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid Century Armchair in Leather & Walnut in style of Arne Norell, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in thick, patinated, well preserved buffalo leather and walnut in style of Arne Norell produced in Sweden 1950s. Good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 9...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa and two lounge chairs 'Samspel"
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of Sofa and 2 chairs.
Item Reference
LU4154138829682
LU4154138829492
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare and Gorgeous Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s. Newly Uphostered.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s.
This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfectly proportioned in his length and height an...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Finn Juhl Rare Early Baker Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan.
Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector an...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchairs made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original dark blue flax linen webbing.
...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Linen, Birch
George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Accent Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
George II Style Chinoiserie Japanned gilt decorated ebonized cane side or desk chair with removable down filled red velvet seat cushion. Beautifully curved cabriole legs with paw b...
Category
Late 19th Century George II Antique Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker.
A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
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
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Chairs have been totally restored. Teak Back with Oak Legs. Cane Seat. Signed with Burn...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Frits Henningsen, Three Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen three seat sofa new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
Frame of mahogany.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt Daybed for France & Søn, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, this daybed exemplifies the clean and functional elegance that characterised Scandinavian mid-century modernism. Peter Hvidt, one of Denmark’...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D
Seat Height: 17.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original green furniture wool, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Brass springs in the seat. Ma...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Ekornes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in excellent condition with a minor crease on the ottoman. Chrome is bright and shiny. M...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Elmwood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Elm
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, circa 1980s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with light blue and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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