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Seating For Sale
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Moderate wear to arm rests.
Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout.
Sea...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$712 / item
1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This example is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate and bears a Fritz Hansen l...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Scandinavian Modern "Series 7" chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first seen on page 12 in Fritz Hansen's 1942 catalog. The model 1672 has become of the mos...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair.
Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958.
Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) permitted guests to spin on its swivel base, thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere. Now made of polyurethane foam, it’s marked by its flowing organic shape. A single upholsterer hand-sews the fabric onto the frame. Original design and licensed manufacture by Republic of Fritz Hansen...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
$880 Sale Price / item
74% Off
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Chromed base.
Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
$652 / item
Arne Jacobsen x Fritz Hansen Series 7 Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Side Chairs, 1977, molded plywood with chrome legs, marked "Danish Furniture Makers Control / Mad...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Grand Prix Dining Chairs in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Four Grand Prix chairs (model no. 4130) by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
The design received the highest award (thus the name “Grand Prix”) at the Triennale in Milan in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Plywood, Beech
Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs. Fritz Hansen. Stainless, Cognac Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Recent production in solid stainless steel with cognac, caramel Leather. Signed Fritz Hansen. Very few si...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
PK24 Chaise Longue Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This PK24 chaise longue, designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, embodies the Danish master’s commitment to refined simplicity and exceptional materials. Its flowing sculptural p...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Oxford Classic Office Chair Model 3293C Made In Cognac By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Kjaerholm "PK22" Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen in Cognac Leather, 1956
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Iconic Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Leather (2003 Pair)
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs, a testament to mid-century ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of K. Schroder Fritz Hansen chairs Woven Seagrass, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
S. Scroder & Fritz Hansen
Scandinavian Modern Design,
A rare pair of beech chairs, seat and back with original woven sea grass. Model 1572. Designed by S. Scröder. Manufactured an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the 1930s and this piece ca 1940s. The large oversized back rest makes for excellent com...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
PK 31/1 - Armchair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Armchair in patinated black leather with steel frame. Designed by Poul Kjærholm and made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs.
Black leather upholstery, steel frame
Nice patina to the leather
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist Seating
Materials
Steel
Original first edition ‘Egg’ armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, DK 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Heart Chairs - Four Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Priced per item/chair.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen circa 1950s. Stackable Model FH4103 dining chairs with solid oak construction and teak veneer seats in ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,650 / item
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather.
Four star base profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,493
Pair of PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen black leather
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the perfect blend of minimalist beauty and timeless elegance with the PK22 lounge chairs, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. Upholstered in luxurious black leath...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Reupholstered i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Monochrome
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7 in monochrome is made of pressure molded sliced veneer. The monochrome version of the 3107 chair has powder coated legs in selected colours. Series 7 comes in different ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$673 / item
Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair model FH 8023 with Stool 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin.
The legs are made of dark stained woo...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
1 Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Multiple Available
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic chair of the Danish design movement, the Series 7 Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Multiple available.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
$480 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$712 / item
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair With Ottoman FH3316 1960
s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Arne Jacobsen was one of the masters behind what is known as the golden age of Danish design. He actively used moulded plywood and polyurethane foam as materials, and the curvaceous ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH 4103 Heart Dining Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chair model FH4103 are designed by Hans Wegner in 1953. The chairs take up as little space as possible while embodying a simplistic, natural and timeles...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
1 Vintage Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Jacobsen Denmark (1902-1971)
Arne Jacobsen bought a plywood chair designed by Charles Eames and installed it in his own studio, where it inspired one of the most commercially successful chair models in design history. The three-legged Ant chair (1951) sold in millions and is considered a classic today. It consists of two simple elements: tubular steel legs and a springy seat and back formed out of a continuous piece of plywood in a range of vivid colors.
Vintage mid-century modern Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
$320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
The "Egg" Lounge Chair Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6
Windsor
dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, designed in 1940
My favourite early Fritz Hansen dining chair gives a elegant and unique take on the spindle back English ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Dining set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs "Grand Prix" and a wooden table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Table dimensions :H: 71 cm W: 152 cm D: 80 cm
Chairs dimensions: H: 78cm W: 47cm D: 51cm Seat height...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s.
Very good condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
$29,668 / set
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
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of 4 Red Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1973, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 4 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The official name of the chairs is 'chair 3100', but they are also called 'the Ant' due to their shape. This set is made of re...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen Three Legged Stool by Josef Frank in Elm Wood, 1945, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important stool made at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s and attributed to Josef Frank. The stool is made of a carefully selected piece of elm wood and handmade by a ca...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Elm
Poul Kjærholm
PK22
Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen, now beautifully reimagined with new upholstery in black elegance leather.
These iconic chairs, born from the ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,035 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set consists of four iconic "Seven" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chairs are constructed of teak wood and are an excellent exam...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
$2,653 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s. Sturdy construction of stained beech wood with the frame being in very good conditio...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Poul Kjærholm PK20 lounge chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Poul Kjærholm PK20 armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Flexible frame of matte chrome-plated spring steel with black leather upholstery and a neck cushion. Very good original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather.
Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$5,203 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather.
Four star base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,493
Outdoor
Virkelyst
2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Ash Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and ash fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Model-3103 Teak Chair for Fritz Hansen
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 3217 Front Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
Explore the iconic Series 7 chair with a functional swivel base and front upholstered for a beautiful and comfortable result. The four-legged stackable chair represents the culminati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$4,489 / item
Arne Jacobsen
Swan
Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape.
The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Poul Kjærholm
PK25
Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard.
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
Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Series 7 Coloured Ash
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7™ designed by Arne Jacobsen is by far the most sold chair in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure moulded veneer chair is a fur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original green furniture cotton/wool fabric, be...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$1,509 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
1st Edition of the Egg chair Arne Jacobsen designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. The very 1st ones have no ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas
Poul Kjaerholm PK33 Stool in Rustic Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Poul Kjaerholm, Danish 1929-1980. Poul Kjaerholm used innovative construction materials to produce fluid designs that were elegant, functional and modern. Kjaerholm chose steel as hi...
Category
2010s Danish Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Early Edition China Armchair Beech
Seagrass, Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Hans J. Wegner "China" arm chair model FH1783 made by Fritz Hansen between 1945-50. Made in stained beech and with the original woven seagrass seat. All original condition ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Arne Jacobsen
Swan
Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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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