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Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Clock by Fritz Hansen, George Nelson, Teak, 1957
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
& Associates, USA, 1950s Stamped 'FH DENMARK' on reverse.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Teak

Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Plated Copper, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
copper feet. Marked accordingly "FH Denmark" Full original condition. Early edition from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Fritz Hansen design Spider Leg Side Tables
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
made in Denmark 1982" as well as "FH Denmark" on mounting bracket.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen, Wingback Armchair Model ‘FH 8023’, Denmark C.1950
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Finn Juhl
Located in Munster, NRW
Made in Denmark—birthplace of the renowned furniture maker Fritz Hansen—this striking wingback
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautiful wingback chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Set of Six Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs Oak Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare and truly stunning set of six Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs in Teak & Oak Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of eight Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in teak and oak by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
rail of teak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103. Literature. Noritsugu Oda
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
FH 1669 - Pair of rare easy chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare pair of lounge chairs (Model FH-1669) in Teddy Mohair textile from Pierre Frey w. original
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Cotton, Beech

Hans J. Wegner “China Chair” FH-4283 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
, 1946, on advertisment pages. (Danish magasin for Arts and Craft) Literature: Fritz Hansen catalogue
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

FH 1669 - Easy chair in lambskin by Fritz Hansen, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 1669 - Reupholstered easy chair in lambskin with legs in stained beech. Designed c. 1938 by
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

FH 6107 - Set of four armchairs in steel by Fritz Hansen.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 6107 - Set of four armchairs in steel, stained beech and original French wicker. Designed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Easy Chair Model X-Chair / FH-6135
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Iconic Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
stamp and label. The FH stamp is present but very faint. Danish control stamp present. Chair has been
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Easy Chair Model Fh-6135 / X-Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen Easy Chairs Model FH-7 Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model FH-7 designed by Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen. Produced by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Set of 6 FH 4103 - 'Heart chair' in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 FH 4103 - 'Heart chair' in teak and frame of solid patinated oak. Designed in 1952 by Hans
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Midcentury Folding Table, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960-1969
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
, some minor staining on the top. Signed FH made in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Jacobsen Violet Wool Chrome Steel 3300/2 "Airport" Sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Gabriel, CA
First designed in 1956, this sofa has a foil label to the underside: FH / Fritz Hansen / Made in
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
rail of oak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103. Literature. Noritsugu Oda
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Singapore, SG
plated frame. Original label “FH Denmark” remains. Measures: H 46 D 33.    
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

OW/FH COFFEE TABLE
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
OLE WANSCHER WALNUT COFFEE TABLE
Category

20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

OW/FH COFFEE TABLE
H 21.65 in W 35.4 in D 21.75 in
Hans Wegner FH 4103 Walnut and Leather Side Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful example of model FH 4103 in walnut and black leather, designed by Hans Wegner
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model FH 1936 for Fritz Hansen Midcentury Danish, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner shell chair Model FH 1936 for Fritz Hansen midcentury Danish, circa 1950 Hans J Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J Wegner, Pair of FH-513 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
A pair of Hans Wegner FH-513 armchairs in oak with original teal upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Hans J Wegner, Pair of FH-513 Armchairs
Hans J Wegner, Pair of FH-513 Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Spoke-Back Chair FH 1788
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans Wegner spoke-back chair, oak with original white upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner Spoke-Back Chair FH 1788
Hans J. Wegner Spoke-Back Chair FH 1788
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Oak Heart Chair FH 4103 by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Stunning 'Heart chair' in oak by one of our biggest Danish designers, Hans J. Wegner, designed for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Model FH 3100 Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1969, Set of Six
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This set of six chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gösta Berg and Sten Erik Eriksson Seagull Chair and Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Gosta Berg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
chair and ottoman ‘FH Made in Denmark 7104 by Fritz Hansen Furniture Maker Danish Control’. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ottawa, ON
seat. Stamped with 'FH' and 'Denmark' across the front of the frame under the seat.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
H 29 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein, "Superellips" Wenge Wood Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Salzburg, Austria
edge of the tabletop. Wenge wood. Label: FH Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century AX Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielson for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Toledo, OH
by Fritz Hansen. Great lines done in birch plywood with inlaid mahogany accents. Stamped FH Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early Dot '3 Legged Stool' by Arne Jacobsen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Uccle, BE
, patinated chrome. Marked accordingly "FH Denmark" Full original condition. Early edition from the 1960s. In
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Dining Chairs Steel and Wood, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Mexico City, MX
, FH DENMARK seal on the bottom. Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and designer of many important
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of FH-7 Mid-Century Danish Chairs by Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-century armchairs by Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen for Fritz Hansen. FH-7 Model
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH-1936. Originally purchased
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH
Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Fh 1668 Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model FH 1668 - Reupholstered sofa in new lambskin with natural leather buttons and stained beech
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Fh 1668 Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Fh 1668 Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 32.68 in
Set of Four Model Chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four model chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1952, with
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
rail of oak. Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103. Literature. Noritsugu Oda
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Shell Chairs FH-1936 Designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1948
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut veneered plywood and beech legs. Measures: H 70 cm/ 27 1/2" W 70 cm/ 27 1/2" D 64 cm/ 25 1/4" Literature: Johan Möller Nielsen, Wegner en danskmöbelkunstner, Gyldenda...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Walnut

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944 Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Rare version of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chair FH 4103
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chair FH 4103
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chair FH 4103
H 28.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Wing chair model FH 1672, produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1940s. This armchair, with voluptuous
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
FH 8023 Wingback chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wingback chair (model FH 8023) in stained beech, reupholstered with Moonlight lamb's wool
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

FH 8023 Wingback chair by Fritz Hansen
FH 8023 Wingback chair by Fritz Hansen
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner "Shell" Chair Model FH-1936
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "Shell" chair designed in 1948 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shell chair in laminated teak and beech designed by Hans J. Wegner. Maker Fritz Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair
Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Heart Chairs FH 4103
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century heart chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen model FH 4013. This piece is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Pair of FH 1628 Armchairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 1628 - armchairs in stained beech and cushion in lambswool (Longwood Curly 25, Neutral). Stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of FH 1628 Armchairs by Fritz Hansen
Pair of FH 1628 Armchairs by Fritz Hansen
H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 21.26 in
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
rail of oak. Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103. Literature. Noritsugu Oda
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Fritz Hansen Pair of Wingback Armchairs Model "FH 8023"
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen "FH 8023" wingback armchairs with footstool. The armchairs have been
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Three Ant Chairs Model FH 3100 by Arne Jacobsen, 1970
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three Ant chairs model FH 3100 by Arne Jacobsen, 1970. Black lacquered wood. In good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fritz Hansen "FH 8023" Wingback Easy chair c 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
The armchair have been upholstered with new lambskin (Green Tea) in high quality from Europe's best manufacturer. Seat and back with coil springs which provides high seating comfort...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Easy Chair Model FH-6135/X-Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Jørgen Wegner FH 1936 shell sofa in beech, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This shell sofa, model FH 1936, was designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

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Fh Denmark For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fh Denmark for your home. A fh Denmark — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage fh Denmark you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fh Denmark, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A fh Denmark made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fh Denmark over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fh Denmark?

The average selling price for a fh Denmark at 1stDibs is $4,826, while they’re typically $430 on the low end and $32,800 for the highest priced.

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.