Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Fabric, Ash
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Plywood
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Ash
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Pine
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Oak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Pine
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Suede, Oak
1970s Danish Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Steel
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Rosewood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood, Plywood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Pine
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Beech
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Beech
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Pine
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Pine
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Wool, Oak, Plywood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Wood
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Fabric, Bentwood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Steel, Chrome
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Elm
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Rosewood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Fabric, Teak
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Beech
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Upholstery, Pine
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Beech
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Fabric, Oak
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1960s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Metal
1960s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Metal
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Rosewood, Leather
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Upholstery, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Fabric, Pine
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather, Canvas, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Pine
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Leather
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Chair 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.
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