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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters.
Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Signed with Burned-in Mark on Stretcher.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech
Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a bench and a coffee table.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Set of 6 Antique Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs, English, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 antique Hepplewhite revival dining chairs. An English, mahogany lyre back seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Pleasingly wide set of dining chairs ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in an ivory white wool bouclé fabric with a buttoned back detail. The club shaped legs...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs.
Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying handle cut out. Plain seat, standing on tapered legs.
Simple elegant design and comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Also ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, green furniture wool, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Green and dark grey furniture wool fabric, ash wood legs, brass springs in...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Ash
'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
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
Living Room Set Model Plexus by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful living room set designed by Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christensen, Silkeborg, in Denmark, 1960, consisting of two armchairs, a three-seater sofa (with additional possible configurations) and a coffee table with oak frames, and back and sides pieces in French wicker. The loose cushions are upholstered in light striped wool fabric...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Oak
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs By Poul Volther For Frem Rojle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of 6 exceptional Danish modern, rosewood dining chairs are designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle circa 1960's. Comprised of straight cylindrical tapered legs with the fron...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
'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
Dining Chairs By Hartmut Lohmeyer For Wilkhahn, Germany 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 teak dining chairs from the 60s era. Designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn.
In verry good condition. The upholstery was rece...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Custom Made Mohair 54 Lounge Chair and Luupo Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman
The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
Antique Upholstered Footstool, English, Fireside, Lounge Stool, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique upholstered footstool. An English, mahogany fireside or lounge stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Attractive footstool with great colour an...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in the 70's. The sofa is a two to three sites couch made in solid pine and a stripe blue...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the Danish Modern A-frame chair is one of the most well-know...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Tiger Maple Victorian Antique Spindle Back Settee Bench
Located in Lomita, CA
This estate sale find is a design asset in many different spaces. It offers form and function for gatherings and guests. An antique Victorian tiger maple spindle-back settee
American...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Maple
Danish Mid-century Modern Hans Wegner "Cigar" Oak Sofa by GETAMA circa 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid-century Hans Wegner GETAMA Oak Cigar Sofa 1950s
Offered for sale is a Danish mid-century modern Hans Wegner "Cigar" oak sofa with loose seat cushions and original upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
1st Edition Set of 4 'Mosquito' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Original set of 4 ‘Mosquito’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. Beautiful first edition version in teak produced in the 1950s by Fritz Hansen. In exceptional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern pair Bristol armchairs by Lindlöfs Mǒbler, Lammhult Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of solid rosewood "Bristol" chairs with elegantly carved arms, a gentle curved backrest supported with spindles. The tapered leg braces are refined as well as functional. Mad...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair for Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher Oak Colonial Chair with cane seat and beautiful leather cushions. Chair is brand-new and unused! Like new condition!
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Pair of Swedish Oversized Lounge Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of oversized Swedish lounge chairs, 1960, with original beige floral upholstery with colorful accents and fluted teak legs, the hazelnut brown fabric on the sides of t...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools for Johanson Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
31in H x 22in W x 22in D.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed
Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow.
Dimensions: 54 x 75 Sofa 27.25 tall x 83 w x ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Danish mid-century Easy Chair Teak and original Striped Wool, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Made by Er...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age an...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch, Paint
20th Century Walnut Victorian Bench in Wood and Rattan Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century English Victorian bench.
Listing features cabriole legs, caned seats, balloon backs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Victorian Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 in Original Formica, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rarely seen example of the iconic Aalto stools with the original formica seating. These 3 legged stools have long been our customers favorites, especially in rare col...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Formica, Birch
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
Early 20th century tan leather wing back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century tan leather wing back armchair circa 1900.
We are pleased to offer this beautiful wingback armchair that has all the ideal proportions.
Scrolling back rest and w...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
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 3
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat height: 15.75
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an additional 1-3 weeks from receipt of fabric. Please message us to request a quote...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 15.7"
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Eastlake Dining Chairs With Thabut Parrot Upholstery Fabric(4)
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This elegant set of four Eastlake dining chairs from the late 19th century showcases the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of the Eastlake style.
The carved walnut frames featur...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
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
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen crafted of a beech frame with curved teak backrest, upholstered seat in sheepskin.
Measurements
W 21.75’’ x D 24.75’’ x H 29.50’’
Seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, 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
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara 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 (07 SAHARA)
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
Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw.
Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s.
This model was designed for "Carimate G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
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
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
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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