Swan Chair Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Country Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Empire Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Empire Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Empire Revival Club Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Antique 19th Century Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Brutalist Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Wool
20th Century Unknown Regency Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Wicker
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Swan Chair Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Swan Chair Wood?
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.
- Is a Swan chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a Swan chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal perception. Arne Jacobsen designed the tapered backrest and curved seat of the swiveling accent chair to conform to the shape of the human body, believing it would offer ample support. You'll find a collection of Swan chairs on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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