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Seating For Sale
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Oxford New Leather, Dated March 1967, Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Original Oxford chair dated from march 1967 made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair was designed for the special commission of the St Catherine college...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
$5,209 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk25
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from the Rococo period and the French chaise longue – long chair – that featured the same curve and size. The chair is a prime and almost extreme example of Kjærholm’s principle of designing with independent elements. Consequently, the chair has no physical connection between the main parts, which are instead kept together by gravity and the friction between the elements. Kjærholm also labelled the PK24 the “Hammock Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$15,626 / item
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 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, Upholstery, Faux Fur
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
Set of 6
Mosquito
Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Original set of 6 ‘Mosquito’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Old version in teak with FH wood stamp produced around 1960 by Fritz Hansen. In e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This version swivels and has height adjustment. Reupholstered in Larsen...
Category
1960s Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the mid-1940s. Both chairs retain their original production labels, indicating the...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech
AX Armchair by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
Located in Dronten, NL
A Danish design icon, this AX Armchair—designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1963—beautifully showcases the innovation and craftsmanship t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch, Teak
Egg Chair
, Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Leather and aluminium
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
'Egg Chair'
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 7 Mid-Century Model 3103 Hammer Stacking Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
7 model 3103 "Hammer" stacking chairs by Fritz Hansen based on a design by Arne Jacobsen from the early 1950s.
In contrast to the ubiquitous model 3107, the Hammer Chair is rarely f...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set Of Four Dining Chairs Made In Mahogany By Fritz Hansen From 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four dining chairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1930s is a classic and elegant example of vintage furniture.
Fritz Hansen, a renowned Danish furniture manufacturer, is known ...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Early Fritz Hansen Production
Re-upholstered in tropical print cotton
some surface soiling
Marked by Maker
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$1,900
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,897 Sale Price
25% Off
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Wicker Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, model 3117
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, model 3117
Swivel and adjustable seat height
Reupholstered with Great Plains "Teddy" Warm Silver.
St...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
"1672" Wingback Chair and stool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s
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
Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
An egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen reupholstered in cognac leather.
Category
1960s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Rare Arne Jacobsen early Series 7 rosewood Dining chair model No. 3107 Probjeto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Beautiful Arne Jacobsen Early Series 7 rosewood chair model No. 3107 by Probjeto produced in 1960’s. Made of moulded rosewood plywood with a wonderful strong rosewood grained v...
Category
1960s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$900 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Poul Kjærholm – PK0 Lounge Chair (Limited Edition)
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Kjærholm – PK0 Lounge Chair (Limited Edition)
Rare PK0 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm.
This iconic chair, crafted from black-lacquered beech plywood, features a low, gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Magnus Stephensen Sitting Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lounge chair, designed by Magnus Stephensen in the 1940s, and crafted from stained beech.
Produced by the renowned Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen, with characteristic of mid-c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Materials
Beech
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1968 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR
FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very significant, original fully stamped 1968 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
Where to begin! If you are looking at this listing then the chances are you know how rare and important this pair is, they have been on a journey of restoration which I’ll talk you through. The chair comes complete with the original Fritz Hansen stamp which dates the piece to July 1968
The original leather hide had faded back to the pre dyed colour, as such I sent them to my leather polisher who was trained by Ralph Lauren when they rolled out their “at home” division across Europe, Ralph taught him how to restore and colour old leather using traditional techniques.
This pair have been washed back and hand dyed six times, antique shaded...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen
Located in Athens, Attiki
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen 1973-1974.
This Serial production model seat in S-shape, was designed in cantilever form and consists ...
Category
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970's
Additional Information:
Material: Aluminium and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of easy chai...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Fritz Hansen Serie 7 brown oak plywood barstool by Arne Jacobsen
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Fritz Hansen Series 7 Bar Stool by Arne Jacobsen, designed in 1955
The seat is made of curved dark stained oak plywood, a technique he previously used in the Ant Chair...
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in black powder coated aluminum.
New upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Original designed for the Oxfo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,137 / item
Hans Wegner China chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1967
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary Hans Wegner China chairs designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1967. This set of 6 chairs, made of solid rosewood, is an incredibly rare find....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$106,892 / set
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh12 Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
With Ro Jaime Hayon has created a lounge chair that is comfortable and sculptural at the very same time. Ro gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself – and have a moment to yours...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,373 / item
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$7,726 / item
Scandinavian Black Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 3107 Series 7 Dining Chair
Located in Almelo, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather 3107 Series 7 Dining Chairs
Introducing the classic 3107 chair from the Series 7 collection, designed by ...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, 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
Pair of Vintage Leather "EGG" Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Leather "EGG" Lounge chairs is a design item realized by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s.
Chrome Plating, Steel, Cow Leather.
Outstanding pair of armchairs, in very good conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 2 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1997
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 Fritz Hansen 3107 stacking chairs in a special color.
The design classic according to a design by Arne Jacobsen from the 1950s. Here in the execution in a strong red tone (galarot...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Karl Schrøder Lounge Chair Model 1641 for Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Important and rare lounge Chair Model 1641 designed by Karl Schrøder, produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. Beech and woven seagrass.
The seagrass is original, has some small defect...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Danish Airport Sofa From Copenhagen Airport by Fritz Hansen 1991
By Fritz Hansen, Jens Ammunsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very cool airport sofa was part of the actual decor in Copenhagen Airport in Denmark until they remodeled a few years back. The furniture was designe...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940
s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and one of the 1669 variants. It was newly upholstered in a shearling white wool and h...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Wicker
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant easy chair. The easy chair designed by Poul Kjærholm is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. With this version o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$11,494 / item
Fritz Hansen Chairs "1572" by Karl Scrøder, Beechwood
Seagrass, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of Model 1572 dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the 1930s, exemplifying the quiet restraint and tactile warmth characteristic of early Danish...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Seagrass
1998 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Dining / Side Chair, Model 3107
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1998. The listed price includes one chair, and we have ...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair by Fritz Hansen, Chair model 1672
A large scale lounge chair with oak legs.
Denmark, circa 1930s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish White Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacob...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$950
Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Plated Copper, Denmark 1960s
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Original tripod Dot stool by danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen.
Moulded seat in teak veneer, plated copper feet.
Marked accordingly "FH Denmark"
Full or...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Copper
Expertly Restored - Vintage Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 7 Vintage Chairs for Fritz Hanssen, 12+ pieces
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. These Scandinavian Modern masterpieces exude timeless elegance, making them perfect for dining or office use...
Category
1960s 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
Mid Century Swivel Swan Armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Swan Armchairs, masterfully designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen for the esteemed manufacturer Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1930's
Aged to perfection with curved arms and sculptural wood swivel base.
Beautifully worn leather patina
Seat height adjus...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$6,800
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's.
An elegant and organic shape ideal for lounge. Arne Ja...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK31 chair and sofa series is a prime example of Kjærholm’s ability to create furniture that can be tailored to a room and still keep the identity of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$25,471 / item
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
Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950
s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge Chair in Velvet Fabric 1940s
Located in London, England
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark, c1940s
A fine, classical armchair designed by architect Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen Eft. in All...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet
Piet Hein Bar Stool
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein bar stools new upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Piet Hein base
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
$1,306 / item
Hans Wegner Heart Stacking Dining Chairs Model Fh4103 By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and sold in London by Story’s of Kensington.
Constructed from beech and teak wood, the...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Beech, Oak
$5,834 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 4+ Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though multiples are available. Each chair is...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Materials
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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