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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Regency
'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
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
Danish Modern Settee, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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
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
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
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather, 3 Seats, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s.
This comfortable three seats sofa is designed by Arne Norell and holds a robust, sturdy character. The base is made of...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
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
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Black Lacquer Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen three legged Ant chairs in Black Lacquer.
Labeled Made in Denmark - Dated 1993
Pre owned condition - Very clean - Located in Brookly...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
Located in Prague, New Town
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown aniline leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958.
This rare lounge chair was designed by famed D...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Bordeaux leather wingback armchair
Please note the...
Category
1920s English Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman.
Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high
This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s, the piece looks similar to the “Kroken” chair...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Yngve Ekstrom Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Corduroy, by Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Bochum, NRW
Yngve Ekstrom Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Corduroy, by Swedese
Sunflower yellow corduroy covering. Frames made of laminated birch. Marked "Swedese, Design Yngve Eks...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Adjustable High-Back Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels that can be set in different positions, moving the seat forward and reclining the bac...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
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
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
Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
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
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
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
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in white Linea Semi aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New upholstered.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
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
A Pair of Early 19th c. Painted Regency Spoonback Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare pair of period English Regency spoonback chairs with distinctive inwardly curved back and integral downswept arms over upholstered seats on sabre legs. Elaborate hand-painted ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
'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
'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
Counter Stool 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Brown Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA Counter Stool
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: Chrome
Backrest: Leather
Fabric: Brown Pelle Leather
Dimensions:
H. 89 x 58 x 50 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Scandinavian modern dining birch dining chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Scandinavian modern dining birch dining chairs. Solid birch Scandinavian dining chairs matching set of (6) with brown striped upholstered cushions. Great design great shape ...
Category
1970s Swedish 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
"Bobino" Solid teak spindle dining chairs by Yngve Ekström, Stolab 1960s
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of six dining chairs model "Bobino" designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden by Stolab during the early 1960s. Made from solid teak with beautiful grain and back rests made ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa
This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid century Danish modern red leather 3 seat sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century burnt Red leather 3 seat danish modern sofa designed by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler. Beautiful soft burnt red leather with tufted cushions. Great design. Made in De...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Large Two-Seater Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant three-seat or large two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and comfortable seat.
We can particularly appreciate the proportions and the generou...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wool, Bouclé
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Good condition: no sme...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Torsten Claesson set of 4 chairs by Steneby Hemslöjd, Sweden circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare set of chairs design by Torsten Claesson for Steneby Hemslöjd in Sweden circa 1940. The chairs are made in solide pine with a really nice patina. Top condition. Torsten Claesson...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Maison Jansen Attributed Leather and Gilt Regency Armchairs, Restored, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of restored armchairs, which are confirmed to be from the 1940s and earlier. The question is - how much earlier? Crafted in the Regency style, this set of Ebonized and Gilt frames chairs feature gold colored leather seats and a charismatic silhouette with a lot of interesting artistic details.
*NOTE* We have eight available, they are priced as pairs.
The chairs are signed with Mid-Century era upholstery tags and a business card for an antiques restorer. The business card is of a 1940s style and the address used is the style of address used between 1943 and 1963 which is before ZIP codes were used but after the implementation of the 2 digit Postal Code system.
What is currently unknown is whether Fred H. Mehrhoff reproduced these chairs in that time or if he had restored them. Generally speaking, antique restorers did much more restoring than they did reproducing. Reproductions were mostly private commissions from local clientele.
We found a 1935 newspaper directory with Fred H. Mehrhoff listed as a cabinetmaker in Ohio, which further supports his career as an antiques restoration specialist. Again, the question is whether he crafted these chairs in the 1940s or possibly 1950s, or if he restored them and they are much older - perhaps of the Regency period (early 1800s).
If he restored these in the 1940s, which we are inclined to believe, they are likely an important set and from an important maker or design house, such as Maison Jansen. These have the aesthetic style and taste of Maison Jansen, and we definitely would not be surprised to learn these were used in a Jansen interior project at some point in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
These Maison Jansen attributed armchairs would work great in a French Neoclassical, Classical, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency home. Also consider mixing it up in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern, Danish Modern or Zen / Minimalist room as a splash of juxtaposition. Can be used as dining captains or side chairs, hall chairs, desk or guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs, feeding chair...
Category
1940s American Regency Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This chair embody the essence of Danish modernism, combining elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. I...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
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
Antique Regency Style Ebony & Gold Thread Damask Pillow Top Bench 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Style Ebony & Gold Thread Damask Pillow Top Bench 1 of 2 Available.
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
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 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
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
Karges Furniture Parler Deux Right & Left Regency Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Parler Deux Karges Furniture English Regency chairs in black lacquer and gold gilt finish, upholstered in velvet. Literally translated as “speak two,” these chairs are sol...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
'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
Mogens Voltelen Copenhagen Lounge Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Copenhagen chair 'Københavnerstolen' by Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder (cabinet maker) in beech and leather with brass upholstery tacks. Original patinated lacquer finish on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
"A rare and impressive Regency period Récamier sofa or fainting couch, circa 1820s. Exquisite and vibrant Satinwood sleigh form featuring a scroll crest rail, rolled and flared arms. Upholstered in an elegant blue French brocade. Supported by curvilinear scrolled legs with block feet. Acquired from a 1980s auction after a heated bidding exchange with Ralph Lauren.
The modern chaise longue was first popularised during the 16th century in France. They were created by French furniture craftsmen for the rich to rest without the need to retire to the bedroom. It was during the Rococo period that the chaise longue became the symbol of social status and only the rarest and most expensive materials were used in their construction. Today, the chaise longue is seen as a luxury item for the modern home. They are often used to complement a home's décor such as living or reading rooms, or as a stylish boudoir chair for bedroom seating.
Duchesse brisée (Broken duchess in French): this word is used when the chaise longue is divided in two parts: the chair and a long footstool, or two chairs with a stool in between them. The origin of the name is unknown.
Récamier: a récamier has two raised ends, and nothing on the long sides. It is sometimes associated with French Empire (neo-classical) style. It is named after French society hostess Madame Récamier (1777–1849), who posed elegantly on a couch of this kind for a portrait, painted in 1800 by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau...
Category
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
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
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
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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Poul Jensen Selig Z Chair
Thayer Coggin Swivel Tub Chair
Deco Club Chair Leather Pair
Vitra Verner Panton Cone Chair
Pair Of Louis Xv Armchairs
Italian Mid Century Dining Chair
Leather Midcentury Modern Swivel Chair
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Armchairs
Mid Century Wood Slat Bench
Mid Century Modern Arm Chairs
Togo Sofa By Ligne Roset
Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
Vintage Linen Bed Cover
Xavier Feal
1960s French Provincial Sofa
African Carved Bed
Alcove Bed
Antique Prayer Bench