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Midcentury Ch-22 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury CH-22 lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

7 Royal Copenhagen Figurines by Carl Martin-Hansen Amager Children
By Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Included in this fine group: Amager Boy in typical costume designed by Carl Martin-Hansen circa
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Hans Wegner Wing Chair for Carl Hansen & Sons, Model Ch445
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner wing chair for Carl Hansen & Sons, Model Ch445. Maroon fabric. Denmark, 2000's
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chair in Orange Velvet like Fabric OX
By Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning mint condition wing chairs by Hans Werner for Carl Hansen. The chair shares the OX
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Wooden Stools with Leather Seats by Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wooden stools with leather seats by Carl Hansen & Son. Made in Denmark. Serial No
Category

Vintage 1970s Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rikke Frost 'Rf1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 sideways sofa' in oiled walnut for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rikke Frost 'RF1903F Sideways Footstool' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903F sideways footstool' in oiled walnut for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish wooden shell chair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish wooden shell chair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s Shell chair mod. CH07
Category

Early 2000s Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Culver City, CA
Imagine a world where dining isn't just a meal—it's an enchanting experience. These CH23 dining chairs are your golden ticket to that fantastical realm. Crafted with the kind of arti...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

2020 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH415 Side Table in Oak Oil w/ Legs 55cm Top
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark, dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair in like new Condition! Was used in a show
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2021 EOO4 Dining Chair by EOOS for Carl Hansen in Blue Fabric & Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, EOOS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
trim. The chair was designed by EOOS and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Down

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Scandinavian Wood Armchair Model CH44, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Coppia poltrone modello CH44 disegnate da Hans Wegner e prodotte da Carl Hansen con struttura in
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Original Hans Wegner Oak CH23 Chairs by Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the authentic mid-century modern Danish furniture that has become the envy of the design world with this exquisite set of original Hans Wegner CH-23 oak & rattan dining ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Rattan

Danish Modern EOOS for Carl Hansen & Son E015 Embrace Lounge Chair 'Brand New'
By EOOS, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant E015 Embrace lounge chair was designed by EOOS for Carl Hansen & Son in 2016, to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

2010s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH008 Coffee Table 35" Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single 2010s production CH008 Coffee Table designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category

2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cushion. The footstool, designed by Frits Henningsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Børge Mogensen 'BM0698 Asserbo' Dining Table in Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0698 Asserbo' dining table in Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

CH25 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brescia, IT
CH25 armchair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. The armchair was designed in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

2021 FH430 Signature Footstool by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) green leather cushion. The footstool, designed by Frits Henningsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak, Leather

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' bench in oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

2021 Carl Hansen KK47000 Safari Chair by Kaare Klint in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circa 2021 and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Norwalk, CT
designed in 1949 and first put into production by Carl Hansen & Son in 1950. When designing the CH24
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hunting Table Model BW1160 Made In Walnut Made By Carl Hansen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
hunting table offers both beauty and practicality. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, a renowned furniture
Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK15' Dining Table in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Bodil Kjaer, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK15' dining table in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK12' Lounge Sofa in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK12' lounge sofa in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK16' Side Table in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK16' side table in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK11' Lounge Chair in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK11' lounge chair in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK10' Dining Chair in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK10' dining chair in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

2021 Carl Hansen BK15 Dining Table in Oiled Teak by Bodil Kjær
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Bodil Kjaer and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates circa 2021 and is guaranteed as
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

2020 EO15 Embrace Lounge Chair by EOOS for Carl Hansen in Walnut w/ Red Fabric
By EOOS, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
natural edge strip. The chair was designed by EOOS and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Down, Fabric, Foam

Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Chairs For Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of four chairs in oak. Model CH36. Executed by Carl Hansen & Son.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Poul Kjærholm 'PK1' Chair in Stainless Steel & Paper Cord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK1' chair in stainless steel & paper cord for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2021 KK97170 Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather
By Esben Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2021 KK97170 Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather
By Esben Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The footstool, designed by Esben Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Ash

2021 OW449 Square Colonial Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The table was produced circa 2021 and is guaranteed as authentic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled Hans Wegner for
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool

2020 ML10097 Egyptian Coffee Table by Mogens Lassen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Mogens Lassen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Mogens Lassen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circa 2020. It is guaranteed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Oak

2020 Carl Hansen KK39490 Small RED Chair by Kaare Klint in Tan Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Kaare Klint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK39490 Small "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. It was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. It was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Soap and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Soap and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner Set Eight"CH23" Chairs for Carl Hansen &Son.Denmark. 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A vintage set of ten CH23 designed by Hans J. Wegner and edited by Carl Hansen in 1960.Oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' table bench in oak, oil & wicker for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood, Oak, Wicker, Cane

2021 BA002F Preludia Dining Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Fabric
By Brad Ascalon, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black powder-coated steel frame and a purple
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 KK37580 Dining Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Walnut & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK37580 Large "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Foam, Leather

Børge Mogensen 'BMO488s' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BMO488S' table bench in oak, oil & wicker for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Wood, Cane

2021 FH429 Signature Lounge Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat, designed by Frits Henningsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair was produced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Leather, Oak

Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' chair in teak and charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope, Teak

Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' chair in teak and sesame for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Teak

Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' chair in oak, oil & papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord, Wood

Set of Six Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs Produced by Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Rovereta, SM
Set of six Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

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Hansen Carl For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hansen carl for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, every hansen carl was constructed with great care. Find 507 options for an antique or vintage hansen carl now, or shop our selection of 259 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hansen carl, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hansen carl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one hansen carl that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Carl Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hansen Carl?

Prices for a hansen carl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $54,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,893.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.