$4,970 / item
Bm 61 Børge Mogensen 61 Dining Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Both versions of the chair are a true tribute to our company credo: to create modern originals crafted to last. For their author, Børge Mogensen, a long-lasting design starts with cl...
Oak
BM-61 Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Mahogany & Rattan, Denmark, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare BM-61 chairs in mahogany and rattan by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia.
Rattan, Mahogany
BM-61 Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Mahogany & Rattan, Denmark, 1957
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare BM-61 chairs in mahogany and rattan by Borge Mogensen for P.
Cane, Mahogany
Set of 14 BM-61 Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare assemble is consisting of twelve "BM-61" chairs and a pair of BM-62" designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957 and produced by P.
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘BM 61’ Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1958 The BM 61 dining chair was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in 1958 and is a fi...
Cane, Oak
BM61 Chair, Lacquered Oak/Natural Cane Wicker, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, based on a minimal, yet extremely robust construction.
Wicker, Cane, Oak
Set of 6 BM-61 Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, based on a minimal, yet extremely robust construction.
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany
Rare 'BM61' Side Chair in Oak by Børge Mogensen for Lauritsen & Søn, 1957
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare and beautiful ‘BM61’ chair designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957. Made of solid oak with nice details such as the visible joints and sledge feet.
Cane, Oak
Set of four dining chairs by Børge Mogensen BM 61
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four BM 61 - Dining chairs in oak with new wicker. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture
Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Børge Mogensen "BM61" Dining Chairs by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
All chairs have been rewoven in accordance with the original technique and materials by a skilled cabinetmaker in Denmark. The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, bas...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Børge Mogensen "BM61" Dining Chairs by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
This set is from the very early production of this iconic chair and retains the original cane. The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, based on a minimal, yet extremel...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in L 29.53 in
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs BM-61 and Armchairs BM-62 by Fredericia stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model BM-61 and 2 armchairs model BM-62 designed by Børge Mogensen.
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’, Denmark, 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, Denmark, 1950s This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple shapes and aut...
Oak
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H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 18.71 in
Scandinavian Børge Mogensen Oak Rattan Dining Chairs BM61 Model, Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs BM61 model designed by Børge Mogensen with oak wood frame and rattan seat and back; the set consists of 2 chairs with a...
Rattan, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Børge Mogensen Set of 6 Dining Chairs BM 61 by Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of six dining chairs by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 61, manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs with Cane BM 61 P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs BM 61 P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s This rare set of ten BM 61 dining chairs was designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s for P.
Rattan, Oak
Børge Mogensen ‘BM 61’ Dining Chairs in Oak and Cane
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A great pair of vintage Børge Mogensen BM61 Dining chairs in solid oak and cane.
Oak
Pair Of Børge Mogensen BM61 Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen 1914-1972. Pair of dinning chairs, model BM61.
Rattan, Oak
Set of 2 Børge Mogensen BM61 Dining Chairs
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen 1914-1972. Set of two dinning chairs, model BM61.
Rattan, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Børge Mogensen "BM61" Dining Chairs by P. Lauritsen & Søn in the 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of 5 dining chairs in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at P. Lauritsen & Søn. This set is from the very early...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model Bm-61 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model BM-61 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Cane, Oak
BM 61 - Set of 4 dining chairs in mahogany by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Børge Mogensen.
Wicker, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Pair of"BM61" Chairs by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern chairs in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. Lauritsen & Søn". This chair is from the very earl...
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen BM61 Oak and Wicker Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Børge Mogensen BM61 dining chairs in solid oak and wicker.
Wicker, Oak
Børge Mogensen BM61 Oak and Wicker Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A set of 2 Børge Mogensen BM61 dining chairs in solid oak and wicker.
Wicker, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in
9 Chairs, Børge Mogensen, 2x Armchair Model BM-62 and 7x Chair Model BM-61, Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hamburg, HH
Set of 9 chairs from Børge Mogensen, (1914-1972). This set contains: 2x armchair, model BM-62 7x chairs, model BM-61 Oak frame, sled base, cane seat and back.
Cane, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 BM61 & BM62 Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Set of 6 BM61 (x5) and BM62 (x1) dining chairs in solid oak and cane by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s.
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen, Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane, Denmark, 1957
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 4 Børge Mogensen dining chairs BM 61 and in solid oak and woven cane from 1957.
Cane, Oak
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H 29.14 in W 23.43 in L 29.14 in
Børge Mogensen, 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane, Denmark, 1957
By Fredericia
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 6 Børge Mogensen dining chairs BM 61 and BM 62 in solid oak and woven cane from 1957.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Børge Mogensen #BM61/62 Fredericia Mahogany Cane Dining Chairs Danish Modern
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
An exceptional set of eight chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. This set includes five side chairs and three armchairs.
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
9 Chairs, Børge Mogensen, 2 Armchair Model BM-62 and 7 Chair Model BM-61, Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Hamburg, HH
Set of 9 chairs from Børge Mogensen, (1914-1972). This set contains: 2x armchair, model BM-62 7x chairs, model BM-61 Oak frame, sled base, cane seat and back.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in
Børge Mogensen, Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane, Denmark, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 4 Børge Mogensen dining chairs BM 61 and BM 62 in solid oak and woven cane from 1957.
Cane, Oak
$4,283 / set
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Set of Six 'Morten' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hellouw, NL
These "Morten" dining room chairs by Niels Koefoed are classic examples of Danish modern design. Crafted from solid beech, they feature simple lines and thoughtful craftsmanship. Reu...
Fabric, Beech
$5,368 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
$19,600 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 18 in
Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four Model 537 oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. It has been in production since 1955. These chairs stem from the first production...
Brass
12 Mid Century Danish Modern by Børge Mogensen J39 C1947
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant design by Børge Mogensen for Federico's, model # J39 which originally had rush seats. These have been recovered in a shaker style cloth weave. Could be updated. Wo...
Fabric, Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair 1960's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a vintage dining chair, Model 3237, derived from the iconic Spanish Chair—one of the masterworks designed by Danish design legend Børge Mogensen. Inspired by his travels in S...
Leather, Oak
$6,762Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.08 in
Pair of “Borneo” Lounge Chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Teak, Denmark, 60s
By Sven Ellekaer , Komfort
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Exceptional pair of Borneo lounge chairs designed by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Denmark, 1960s. An iconic example of Danish Modern design, this model perfectly balances sculptural el...
Wool, Teak
$559
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
GS60 Rush Dining Chair Attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this 1960s Scandinavian chair in exotic wood and rush, attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen. It is the GS60 model produced in Denmark by Glyngøre Stolefabrik: cresce...
Rush, Hardwood
$12,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Set of 12 Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 12 Scandinavian side chairs in solid oak with paper cord seats. Designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB, Denmark. Original condition.
Papercord, Oak
$28,272 / set
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Eight Oak and leather Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight “Spanish” dining chairs model #3237 respectively #3238 by Børge Mogensen. Made from oak and leather with accentuated white seams and buckles in the back. A great design,...
Leather, Oak
$3,600 / set
H 35.8 in W 18 in D 18.8 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Cane, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to an unknown Brazilian maker and dating to the 1960s, this pair of armchairs reflects the disciplined clarity that defines much of the period’s seating design. Their arch...
Cane, Hardwood
$6,347 / set
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 24 wide x 21 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.75 and ...
Upholstery, Oak
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Teak and Cane Dining chair set
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare set of teak framed chairs with woven cane seats and backs designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast of Denmark in the 1950s. This set includes four side chairs and two mo...
Cane, Teak
$12,900 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.5 in D 20.08 in
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dining Chairs, Waxed Oak & Leather, 1970
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6 original cushions, labelled This is a beautiful set of 6 mod. 3238 chairs from wa...
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, Model 3237, Cognac
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle leather, the chair is available with or w...
Oak
$3,320 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 17.92 in
Danish Modern Oak Dining Chairs by Mikael Laursen, Denmark, Set of 6, 1970s
Located in Rødding, DK
Danish set of six dining chairs in solid oak with leather upholstery, designed by Mikael Laursen, 1970s. Curved backrest and straight, square-section legs joined by stretchers on all...
Leather, Oak
Burlwood Side Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Live edge burl wood side table on tripod tapered legs.
Burl
$885 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Ada Sconce 9 Black by Ravenhill Studio (Damp Rated)
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ada sconce gets its name and its raison d’être from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which dictates that hallway sconces must not protrude from the wall more than 4”. ...
Sheet Metal
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 17.5"W x 17.5"D Stem Length (inches): 6.0"...
Alabaster
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,300 / item
H 61.03 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Birch wood black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Birch cabinet, made of solid birchwood and laminated birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary de...
Birch, Oak
White Oak Armoire / Wardrobe with Slatted Doors
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for use as an armoire, a wardrobe, a bar, or in an entry - anywhere additional storage would be helpful. This piece is exquisitely crafted by hand out of solid white oak. It ...
Oak
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with book matched veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. ...
Marble
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...
Porcelain
Rare ‘2045’ ceiling light by Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, 1962
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Sittard, LI
Rare '2045' ceiling light, designed by Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, Italy, 1962. This highly collectible piece remains in its original condition, beautifully preserved, with wear an...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$9,138
H 15.36 in W 29.34 in D 28.55 in
Roger Capron Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Ceramic & Metal, 1960, green
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Table en céramique, pied en métal. Kaki Dimensions : 39 x 72,5 x 74,5 cm.
Metal
$3,500 / set
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 2
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, red steel, France, 1958, set of two Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with modul...
Steel
$1,443Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 18.71 in
Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp in the Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1990
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp After Isamu Noguchi By unknown manufacturer, circa 1990. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Paper
$226,177 / set
H 21.26 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Pair of Paavo Tynell Flush Mounts in Brass & Glass, Model 3353 Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and huge in size, pair of ceiling pendants designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. Nicely patinated brass combined with opal gla...
Brass
Elliston Daybed by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak daybed is sure to compliment any space with its minimalist and graceful solid oak frame. The piece features a handcrafted French tufted mattress that boasts the tradit...
Mohair, Oak
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.
While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making chairs, sofas and other pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.
Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest.
His 1945 Spokeback sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogensen’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th-century Empire side chairs.
Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.
Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.
Find vintage Børge Mogensen dining tables, bookcases and other Scandinavian modern furniture 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.