Juhl Chieftain
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Metal
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Danish Settees
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak, Walnut
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Juhl Chieftain For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.