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Pair of Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs - Limited Edition Shearling
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs, circa 2010s.
These fantastic chairs were part of a very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition shearling (sheepskin) Swan chair. Authentic Fritz Hansen.
This item is no longer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1970. It was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Both have been expertly restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
1 Pair of Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fritz Hansen. The shell of the swan is a molded synthetic material covered by a layer of cold foam. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Swan Chairs - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Swan Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 29.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swan Chair in yellow Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2006. Prices are per piece. Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
lounge chair model "Swan" designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fritz Hansen in 2012.
The chairs are in terrific original condition! See photos for reference.
The
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in black leather, label present
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Arne Jacobsen's Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen, made in the 1970s, is an absolute icon of 20th-century
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 24.81 in
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
black woven upholstery. Both chairs retain Fritz Hansen A/S, Made in Denmark 2002 manufacturer’s
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.6 in D 26.5 in
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan Chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The design
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swan chair Model 3320 High Model by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 2015
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan, model 3320, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
2004 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Turquoise Hopsack Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two chairs are available, but sold separately) Swan chair, designed by
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1960, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 26.38 in
Swan Chair in Green Wool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in
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.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 31 in W 21 in D 28 in
Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1963 / New Upholstery with Arne Sø
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Arne Jacobsen „The Swan“, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1960s. New upholstery in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
.
Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's most renowned furniture companies, is behind the production of this
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Swivel Swan Armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, c1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
the renowned Arne Jacobsen for the esteemed manufacturer Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This version swivels and has
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's.
An elegant and organic shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swan Chair in Moonlight Shearling by Arne Jacobsen 1958
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Swan Chair in Moonlight Shearling, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, is a timeless piece of
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and the Egg and Swan chairs.
Fritz Hansen is a renowned Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in white Linea Semi aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in Indian red Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Swivel Armchair in style of Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair, White Boucle
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Scandinavian swivel armchair, following the iconic Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' chair design. A
Category
Vintage 1980s European Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
1st Edition Cognac Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1958/1959.
The chair features a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
lounge chair and originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The shape is the same as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Armchair Svanen by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Designed during the 1958 and later
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Knoll Pearl Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Attractive, ergonomic curves designed
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swan Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, dated 1970, two available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Two vintage Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Danish Brown Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This mid century Danish modern brown Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen was made in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
strong architectural feel, despite its simplicity and elegance.
These Swan chairs are produced by Fritz
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen. This armchair represents a harmonious combination of avant-garde
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.52 in W 30.71 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swivelling swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hotel in Copenhagen, in 1958. Back then, the Swan was a technologically innovative chair: No straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
The "Swan" Chair Model 3320 Made In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair represents a harmonious
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Swan chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan chair, Model 3320, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted with
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 in
Swan chair , Model 3320, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
crafted in elegant Alcantara fabric.
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Swan chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
The Swan Sofa Was Designed By Arne Jacobsen In 1958 And Manufactured By Fritz Hansen. The Swan
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swan Chair Nr. 3320, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1966
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Torino, IT
Swan Chair Nr. 3320, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1966
Additional information:
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Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Swan chair , Model 3320 Hazelnut anilin leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
.
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Swan chair with return swivel base
Dimensions: H
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Swan chairs in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
A set of two Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958.
upholstered in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Pair Of Swan Chairs Model 3320 Made In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This pair of Swan chairs, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
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Fritz Hansen Swan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fritz hansen swan chair you’re looking for. Each fritz hansen swan chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a fritz hansen swan chair, we have 147 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fritz hansen swan chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fritz hansen swan chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fritz hansen swan chair over the years, but those crafted by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A fritz hansen swan chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,680, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $36,847.
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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.
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