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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas Original Armchair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchair for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chair is a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristic d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Mahogany Colonial Chair with Black Leather Cushions, Designed 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985)
Colonial Chair in mahogany with black leather cushions and a wicker seat.
Designed in 1949 for P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik. Produced by P.S. Møbler between 1960 and 1970.
Vintage piece in excellent, untouched original condition.
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) was one of Denmark’s most renowned furniture designers and a central figure in the Danish modernist movement. He was celebrated for his elegant, timeless furniture that seamlessly combined classical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.
The Colonial Chair, designed in 1949, is one of Wanscher's most iconic creations. Inspired by English colonial furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Canva Bench, Walnut with Handwoven Natural Danish Cord, Occasional Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring woven paper cord, walnut, and modest tapers the Canva bench explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women.
Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculou...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Ot...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024.
Wood types available: nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Antique quality set of 12 (10 plus 2 carvers) C1900 Mahogany dining chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 12 (10 plus 2 carvers) C1900 Mahogany dining chairs. Rare, with a sought after quality large set of dining chairs with a classical Chippendale revival design!
...
Category
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Classic Modernist. Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern,,Set of 6 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid teak in an elegant sculptural form includes six side chairs a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Hans J. Wegner “China Chair” FH-4283 for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
“China Chair”. Armchair, mahogany frame, cream leather seat Model 4283. Designed 1944 by Hans Wegner and manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen.
Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kun...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge chairs. Elegant beechwood frames. Vintage Upholstery. Warm patina.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980
By Dhs Designs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS Design from Denmark. Only the best materials and techniques are used for building th...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14”
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak, details in iron, carved elements, newly upholstered in light fabric.
Crafted by a...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert
Located in New York, NY
1930s Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert. Beautifully exposed wooden frame with organic curves and a generous wing like back. Currently upholstered in a pale blue wool fabric. Fra...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Model 1668 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1668 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
X folding stool with sling leather seat by Val Khvan
By Valeriy Khvan
Located in Millburn, NJ
This stool was designed and built by Val Khvan for Studiographics Studio. It incorporates turned parts that are gradually hand carved to achieve sculpture-like forms. All materials a...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Eva lounge chair with patinated saddle leather
Frame in beech.
Made by Karl Dux.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Vintage Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 6 authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs.
Designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
This set is in excellent refurbished condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Scandinavian oak dining chairs in the style of Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, most likely Swedish, from the midcentury with new black leat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy, lipped and, balanced rectangular framework in smoothly grained dark Rosewood, wit...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Four Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Pine by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish wooden dining chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller produced in Denmark, 1970s. In good matching and original condition.
Dimensions: 89 cm / 35" W: 47 cm / 18....
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Pine
Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina' and it was produced by Westbergs Möbler AB in Tranås, Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Scandinavian Lounge Chairs Model 1590, Fritz Hansen, Elm & Velvet Mohair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and magnificent "Model 1590" lounge chairs produced in 1940 by the famous Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. The frames are made of solid elm tree with a beautiful grai...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Elm
A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frames and sprung seats. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in Englan...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm FK 87 'Grasshopper' Chaise Longue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "Grasshopper" chaise longue designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, manufactured by Lange, chrome plated steel with canvas and loose neck support and cushions in bla...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Ekornes Stressless Norway
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous iconic Stressless Recliner lounge chair by Ekornes. Chair is not signed but has the Made in Norway tag. Two piece set with Swiveling ottoman , Size is 21.75 x 18 x 15h. Lea...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in green full grain leather.
Made of solid rosewood
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Price per chair
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, Danish lounge chair, genuine sheepskin "Wellington", oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Reupholstered by craftsman in quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin "Wellington". Renewed solid oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Mohair
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Beige
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG big chair armchair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 02
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1970s Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed
Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow.
54 x 75 Sofa 27.25 tall x 83 w x 31.13 d Seat 18 tall
Preowned original...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Mark Hampton For Hickory Chair Library Chair Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of Mark Hampton for Hickory Chair pair of Library armchairs designed with a rolled top rail flared at the ears, curving along the sides to comfortably rolled arms with el...
Category
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Early 21st Century Custom Bespoke george Smith Style Brown Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Charleston, SC
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library brown leather
Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english traditional style library sofa in a plush very deep brown leather. sitting on four le...
Category
2010s American Georgian Seating
Materials
Brass
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Skrindan Armchairs in Beech and Green Velvet, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful pair of armchairs (model Skrindan), designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963 for OPE Möbler, Sweden. Frame of solid beech with beautiful elegant details. Loose cushions ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Fox 02, High Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 4
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 370 cm x D. 230.5 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Upholstery: Larsen - Fox...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in sand coloured boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
A Set Of 6 Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965
These chairs were originally designed 1955, these were manufactured in May...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood, Teak
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Folke Bensow cast iron park bench 'No 2', Näfveqvarn, Sweden.
By Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow - Scandinavian Modern.
A sculptural bench - Park Bench no.2.
For Nafveqvarns Bruk for the World exibition in Paris 1925.
The bench is in cast iron and pine wood - pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
"RO" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, Designed by Jaime Hayon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jaime Hayon "RO" Sofa for Fritz Hansen. RO translates to Tranquility! Outer shell is a Charcoal Gray and Seat Back and Seat Cushion is a light gray. Sculptural Form looks great fr...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Daybed Oak and Almond colored fabric, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian modern sofa bed, Model 190, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid oak frame with ash slats. Very good condition with some signs of wear a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
Karin Mobring, A Pair of Armchairs, Model "Natura", Swedish Mid Century, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of charming Swedish Mid Century Modern lounge chairs in solid pine, upholstered in leather with a lovely patina. Designed by Karin Mobring, model "Natura" in the 1970s.
Remin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern counter stool in teak designed by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler. Features a black vinyl seat equipped with a curved backrest support and integrated foot pedal. This pi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rosewood
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
This two-seater sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The "Kontiki" model reflects Norell's mastery of Scandinavian design, combining both comfort and craftsmanship. It feat...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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