Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs.
Wool
$4,742Sale Price / set|24% Off
Ficks Reed Mid-Century Rattan Dining Set, Hand-Crafted in the USA
By Ficks Reed
Located in Omaha, NE
Because of the age the oils in the rattan have caused the binding to darken. The chairs were cleaned with murphy’s wood cleaner and then finished with boiled linseed oil.
Brass
1950s German Club Chairs in Gray Boiled Wool
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully restored armless channel back club chairs with hairpin legs. The fabric is a grey boiled wool from Holland and Sherry.
Wool
Unavailable
H 29 in W 30 in D 30.25 in
Ravitz Chair by Billy Cotton in Bleached Oak, Boiled Wool and Stainless Steel
By Billy Cotton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Prices may vary depending on finishes and options Shown in bleached oak, stainless steel and boiled wool upholstery. Milled from solid oak, the asymmetrical facets of the Ravit...
Brass
Archetype Chair, Side Chair, Contemporary Modern, Steel and Wood
By Studio Cidra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chair distilled, the Archetype chair embodies the fundamental characteristics of a chair by boiling it down to its skeletal base.
Steel
Unavailable
H 39 in W 18 in D 18 in
Archetype Chair, Counter Height, Contemporary Modern, Steel and Wood
By Studio Cidra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Archetype chair embodies the fundamental characteristics of a chair by boiling it down to its skeletal base.
Steel
Pair of "Tipvogn" Chairs by H. Brockmann Petersen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in New York, NY
Teak legs, upholstered in Holland & Sherry camel and warm grey boiled wool. This rare chair, with its innovative design inspired by the shape of a dump - or tipper - truck, created ...
Wool, Teak
Utrecht Chair by Rietveld in Custom Boiled Wool by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning Utrecht chair originally designed in 1935 by Rietveld produced by Cassina in custom ordered boiled wool.
Wool
Sold
H 30 in W 21 in D 20 in
Scandinavian Modern Oak Dining Chairs with Boiled Wool Seats by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, FDB Møbler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage original dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig. Oiled oak frames with new boiled wool seats in charcoal heather.
Wool, Oak
Simon Hasan Chair
By Simon Hasan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simon Hasan chair, boiled leather and stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Rare Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägådh Easy Chair
By Bjorn Tragardh
Located in Long Island City, NY
Her taste at that time was strongly functionalist, as is evident in the beautifully stark profile of this wingback chair. It is the planar essence of an easy chair, boiled down to it...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 27 in D 33 in
'Penguin' Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen in Teak & Wool for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Kurt Olsen’s celebrated ‘Penguin’ chair in original boiled wool upholstery and sculpted teak—excellent vintage condition.
Wool, Teak
Pair of "Cinema" Boiled Wool and Chrome Chairs by Gunilla Allard
By Gunilla Allard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Gunilla Allard for Lammhults Möbel AB.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Wool
Sold
H 42 in W 31 in D 31 in
Throne Chairs in Alexander Girard Fabric by Edward Axel Roffman for B. Altman's
By Harvey Probber, Directional, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman, Kipp Stewart
Located in Framingham, MA
The solid walnut architectural base is finely made and sturdy with a rich boiled linseed oil finish. *These chairs sit up.
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Cabinet Armchair Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Antibes, FR
II, p. 964 reproduced.) -Chair painted by BOILLY (1761-1845), the portrait of the composer BOIELDIEU (1775-1834), kept in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen (op. cit., t.
Mahogany
$1,600 / set
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Dining Set - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Sunroom Dining Set - 5 ...
Laminate, Wood
$3,656 / set
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in L 33.86 in
Set 4 Mid-Century Rattan Dining Chairs, French Riviera Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Presenting an exceptional set of Mid-Century rattan chairs that perfectly embodies the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera style. These chairs stand out for their architectural si...
Rattan
$21,500
H 41.5 in W 32 in D 25 in
Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: aluminum, wool Measurements: 32" wide x 25" deep x 41.5" tall Condition: Frames are i...
Wool
$2,399 / set
H 31.3 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Italian mid-century modern garden armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s Pair of straw and rattan chairs or armchairs. The seat and back are square with woven straw interiors and woven rattan...
Metal
$6,925 / set
H 30.7 in W 29.5 in D 25.5 in
Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs Set of 2 Grey Leather Danish 2000
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These iconic lounge chairs feature a continuous organic silhouette with curved integrated armrests. The elegant profile rests on a sleek four-star swivel base. This striking design r...
Leather
Pair of Arne Jacobsen "Swan“Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare 1st edition Swan chair, designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen, made of a brown leather. The original white Fr...
Aluminum
$6,500 / set
H 30 in W 33 in D 24 in
Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...
Upholstery
$1,171 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and classic Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s Armchairs with structure entirely in rattan with bands to hold it all together, with cur...
Rattan
$7,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30.5 in
1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular 1960s Cote D'Azur signed oval ceramic top rattan table and four rattan chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Modern depiction of horses and grasses ceramic tiles signe...
Ceramic, Rattan, Wood
$6,778 / set
H 30 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Sold as pair. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight wear on bases. Upho...
Aluminum
Early Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chairs, a pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in cotton velvet with new foam. Both retain their original maker’s mark
Velvet
$6,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 35.5 in
Ficks Reed, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and blue fabric lounge chairs produced by Ficks Reed, USA, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally replaced. Moderate wear to rattan con...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Rare No. 4325 “Swan” Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, a pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s in excellent, restored condition. These have been fully reupholstered in mohair. The legs retain some age-appropriate patina
Mohair
Paul Frankl Bamboo Rattan Patio Chairs
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century bamboo chairs, boasting stylish and sturdy bamboo and rattan construction. Unique vintage design, padded seat, and gorgeous complementary colors. Please ...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,559Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Franco Albini Style Rattan and Bamboo Sofa Set, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Franco Albini Style Rattan and Curved Bamboo Sofa & Armchair Set, Italy, 1970s Italian mid-century bamboo and rattan garden - living set from the 1970s features a beautifully ha...
Bamboo, Rattan
$7,426 / set
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 26.78 in
Set of Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 2006
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He designed this chair in 1958 for the lobby and lounge of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhag...
Metal
$7,664
H 28 in Dm 35.7 in
MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of Four Brass Dining Chairs on Casters by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Four Brass Club style Dining Chairs with Mohair upholstery by Mastercraft. The casters are new replacements as original. The set has been freshly upholstered in a luxurious Mo...
Steel
$4,798
H 45.28 in Dm 21.66 in
Midmodern Style Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Bright Green Murano Glass Slabs
Located in Madrid, ES
These lights features a brass structure from which multiple Murano glass slabs are suspended, arranged in a layered composition around the central stem. The glass elements are crafte...
Brass
$22,400 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
English Antique Georgian Glazed Library Bookcase - Secretaire
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large Georgian Library Bookcase with Secretaire. This antique bookcase has a large cupboard below a drawer, which folds out beautifully to reveal a fully fitted bureau. A...
Mahogany, Walnut
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" blue rectangular porcelain vide poche, change tray or pocket emptier / Made in France circa 1990s Original stamp at underside Width: 6.5 inches / Dept...
Porcelain
Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Chrome
Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Pale Pink
Located in Smyrna, GA
Vintage Murano blown glass lamps in Chanel PINK. Statuesque and curvy cased Murano glass lamps on Lucite. The color is stunning and slightly differs as your eye moves around the lamp...
Blown Glass
Classic Tufted Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bed is upholstered in black leather, offering a smooth, sophisticated feel. The elegant tufted design on the headboard and footboard adds a classic touch, while the Fre...
Leather, Wood
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$12,408
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Iron
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 137 in D 68 in
Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful curved serpentine two-piece Adrian Pearsall style sofa sectional. There are no words to describe how fabulous this sofa sectional is with its unusual biscuit tufting and cu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Chaise Longue "Rio" by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer, Tendo Brasileira
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rio chaise longue, a masterwork designed by Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria in 1978. Manufactured by Tendo Brasileira between 1979 and 1982, this exclusive piece was produ...
Wood, Plywood
$1,188 / set
H 13.78 in Dm 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps, Sculptural Design, Germany, 1970
Located in London, GB
Pair of curvaceous brass table lamps, dating from the 1970s. Each lamp features a sculptural silhouette with softly contoured lines, exemplifying the bold yet refined aesthetic of th...
Brass
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Danish Modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Lovely doors with beautiful matched wood, to reveal adjustable shelves at the inte...
Teak
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.
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