Arne Jacobsen Airport
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome, Metal
1990s Danish Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Recent Sales
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Felt
2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards
Chrome, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Arne Jacobsen Airport For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Arne Jacobsen Airport?
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.
Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair Scrambled the Idea of What a Wingback Could Be
The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.