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Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very elegant and high end Danish Mid-century three-seat sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Teak
Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in DK
This very rare petite sofa designed by C. H. Brockmann Petersen (1914-1972) has a combined curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28.35 in W 38.59 in D 18.51 in
Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl
Located in Chattanooga, TN
sofa has a distinctive Danish modern design but may actually be Canadian. The sofa feature 3-panels of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Viggo Boesen Sofas, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co. in Denmark. Rattan and cane.
Measures: W 172 cm
D 78 cm
H 80
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cane & Teak Sofa for France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
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
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Teak
Bernt Petersen Sofa Produced by Wørts Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Bernt Petersen. Produced by Wørts Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark. Easy chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Woven Cane Panels
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, France & Daverkosen
Located in Monrovia, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Danish Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart. Made In
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Teak
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 30.5 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame, French caning and seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 25.99 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso
Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
craftsmen of Denmark's France and Daverkosen and sold by John Stuart Inc. of Grand Rapids, this sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 80 in D 30 in
Peter Hvidt Danish Wooden Frame Caned Gold Patterned Upholstered Sleeper Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century expandable sleeper settee with a teak wood frame with caned sides, a solid seat
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
H 31 in W 64 in D 30 in
Kai Kristiansen for Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri Rare 2-Seater Sofa
By Christian Jensen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in TOURS, FR
Denmark in the 1960’s. This sofa features a wooden frame with woven rattan backrests. Recently
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
H 25.99 in W 51.58 in D 26.38 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Modular TV Sofa #161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin
By Hans Olsen, Design Bramin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bramin of Denmark. This modular sofa consists of one bench with three seats. The bench can be used as a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Hans Olsen Sofa Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler
By Hans Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model 500 designed by Hans Olsen. Produced by C/S Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa with curved armrests by Frits Henningsen. Three matching chairs available
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa with curved arms in mahogany, french cane and wool. By Frits Henningsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 30.32 in
Hans Olsen TV Sofa
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Modular set by Hans HOLSEN for Bramin, teak structures.
New canework in rattan, comprising a 3-seater bench, two 2-seater benches, 6 seaters and a coffee table.
One cushion per se...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s.
One interesting feature of this sofa is its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 33.08 in
Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rattan and Cane sofa designed by Viggo Boesen-see other listing with matching chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry, seat bottom in cane and original blue wool cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cherry
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Targa Sofa in Beech with Upholstery by Gamfratesi
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GamFratesi, the Italian-Danish designer duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi. TARGA is a family consisting of an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 62.9 in D 33 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price
A super collectable designer daybed sofa by one of the Danish greats
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 75.4 in D 29.93 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price
A super collectable designer daybed sofa by one of the Danish greats
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak and Cane End Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Table, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1960's for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
, caning.
This really cool convertible daybed / sofa, designed by Hans J Wegner, features a
woven cane
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Teak
Soborg Rosewood & Cane Plexus Modular Two Seat Sofa / Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Deland, FL
are upholstered with cane which creates an airy effect that makes these chairs both stately and airy
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Wool, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish 3-Piece Seating Suite in Beech, Cane & Leather; Attributed to Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
, a Danish manufacturer celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship and timeless design. Attributed
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
H 26 in W 60.5 in D 29 in
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side
table or sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
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H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Mogensen 5273 Coffee Tables in Oak and Cane
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee tables model 5273 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia. These coffee tables in oak and cane are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare sculptural caned cabinet was designed by Vladimir Kagan and crafted by Grosfeld
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 22 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
button, the hinged cane armrests can drop-down to provide their multi-functions.
Made in Denmark and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
H 32 in W 63.5 in D 32.5 in
Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
France & Søn. A design that was made for their “Minerva” sofa set. Solid teak with cane insert. Table
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Poul Kjærholm, PK61 coffee table Marble, Denmark 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
designer and teacher, continued his studies at the furniture school of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
with original silk like green upholstery and walnut toned wood frame with radio weave cane insert sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish design work table or desk from 1957 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen.
Matte chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame that holds a woven cane rattan top, along with a glass pane to use as a solid surface over the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Console Table by Basset Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish style surfboard two tier Console / Sofa/ Entry Table by Bassett
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK20 Lounge Chair in Leather for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Raisonne´, Sheridan, pg. 146-149.
Danish chairs, Noritsugu Oda, pg. 188-189.
Architect as well a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
1967, Poul Kjaerholm, PK 20, Early Kold Kristensen in Original 1st Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
wood, leather, cane or marble. "Steel’s constructive potential is not the only thing that interests me
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Targa Lounge Chair in Beech Frame with Upholstery
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GamFratesi, the Italian-Danish designer duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi. TARGA is a family consisting of an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 36.6 in D 33 in
Mid Century Two Tier Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Mid Century two tier coffee table. The perfect length to pair with an extra long sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Targa Lounge Chair in Black Frame with Brass Feet
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GamFratesi, the Italian-Danish designer duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi. TARGA is a family consisting of an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.8 in W 36.6 in D 33 in
Modern Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Style and Muted Warm Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
geometric pattern composed of Harshang-style motifs, blooming palmettes with a woven cane-lattice, acanthus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Danish Modern Teak and Caned Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern sofa designed by Peter Hvidt.
Superior quality design and craftsmanship.
Teak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Bernt Petersen Oak and Cane Two-Seat Sofa
By Worts Mobler, Bernt Petersen
Located in Brussels, BE
Two-seat sofa, patinated leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Leather, Oak
BERNT/WORTS 3 SEAT CANED SOFA
Located in Chicago, IL
BERNT/WORTS 3 SEAT CANED SOFA
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two-seater sofa in rosewood and cane with cushions in cream colored textile. Designed by Ole
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Textile
Poul Kjaerholm, Leather Sofa, Executed by E. Kold Christensen, circa 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This vintage steel and leather sofa, model PK31/2, is an early Industrial Design of Danish designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
First Series Pk31/2 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
1950s and 1960s brought a fresh, graceful, sleek new style to Danish modern design. At Copenhagen’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Danish Classic Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This classic sofa table was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. It was finished in teak and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sofa Model FD 451 Daybed France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wood and is of very high quality, with woven cane details. This sofa has it's original green original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Ole Wanscher Model 149 rosewood Colonial chair by Poul Jeppesens Denmark circa 1950
Magnificent
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD451 Daybed with Detachable or Folding Arm
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Asheville, NC
France and Son for John Stuart. This model FD451 seating has a caned, fold-down arm that allows the piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
H 31.5 in W 65 in D 31.5 in
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Danish Sofa Cane For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish sofa cane for your home. Frequently made of wood, cane and natural fiber, every Danish sofa cane was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish sofa cane, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish sofa cane made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Danish sofa cane that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hvidt & Mølgaard, Hans Olsen and Peter Hvidt produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Danish Sofa Cane?
The average selling price for a Danish sofa cane at 1stDibs is $5,664, while they’re typically $1,228 on the low end and $117,022 for the highest priced.
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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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