Peter Hvidt X Chair
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech, Teak, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
People Also Browsed
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Recent Sales
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Cotton, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Reed, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Beech, Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s European Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Antique 1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Antique 1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Mahogany, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Peter Hvidt X Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Peter Hvidt X Chair?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.