$4,170Sale Price|35% Off
A Par, Brown Leather Hunter Easy Chairs and stools by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
Designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s, the furniture is classic and stylish, combining comfort with Scandinavian style. These pieces of furniture...
Leather
$4,200 / item
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great safari chair model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps. Very good condition.
Leather
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original brown leather cushions. Good vintage condition!
Leather
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original brown leather cushions. Very good vintage condition.
Leather
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Modular Leather Sofa and Easy Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare sofa set by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo Norway. With this set you can combine your own sofa group. A four-seat sofa, a two-seat sofa and two armchairs or other possible combination...
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model "Hunter" designed by Torbjorn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original black leather cushions. Very good vintage condition.
Leather
Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs for Bruksbo Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern “Hunter” Leather and Oak Lounge chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway c.1960’s. Oak frames with canvas sling and Chocolate Brown leather cus...
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs Model Hunter by Bruksbo Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Three easy chairs in black leather model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo / Stranda møbelindustri, Norway.
Leather
Easy Chair Torbjørn Afdal 1960 Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury Nordic ‘Hunter’ lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal. Oak frame with dark brown leather upholstery. Produced by Bruksbo, Norway in the early 1960s. Wonderful Norwegian...
Leather, Oak
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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in L 31.11 in
Pair of Black Leather Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps.
Leather
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model "Hunter" designed by Torbjorn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushion. Very good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Leather
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter easy chairs by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Hunter easy chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo / Stranda møbelindustri in Norway.
Hardwood, Leather
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Canvas, Hardwood, Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with a touch of rustic elegance with our distressed leather Hunter Chair, masterfully crafted by the legendary Torbjørn Afdal. Each chair tells a story with...
Leather, Wood
Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs, Model Hunter, by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Canvas, Hardwood, Leather
Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs Model Hunter by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of high-backed easy chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs Model 'Hunter' by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs with stools model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Canvas, Hardwood, Leather
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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Easy Chairs Model Hunter Designed by Torbjørn Afdal Produced by Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
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H 30.75 in W 26.25 in D 31 in
Midcentury Easy Chair Model Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic safari style low back easy chair model "Hunter" in beech and leather designed by Torbjørn Afdal in the late 1960s and produced by Bruksbo Stranda Møbelindustri of Norway.
Brass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 34 in
Midcentury Easy Chair Model Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic safari style high back easy chair model "Hunter" in oak and leather designed by Torbjørn Afdal in the late 1960s and produced by Bruksbo Stranda Møbelindustri of Norway.
Leather, Oak
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H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 34 in
Midcentury Easy Chair Model Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic safari style high back easy chair model "Hunter" in oak and leather designed by Torbjørn Afdal in the late 1960s and produced by Bruksbo Stranda Møbelindustri of Norway.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Leather Easy Chairs by Bruksbo, 1962
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of Hunter easy chairs, designed by Torbjørn Afdal in 1962 and produced by Bruksbo in Norway, represents a refined interpretation of the safari chair typology within th...
Brass
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H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Easy Chair Model Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic safari style high back easy chair model "Hunter" in oak and leather designed by Torbjørn Afdal in the late 1960s and produced by Bruksbo Stranda Møbelindustri of Norway.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original leather cushions and straps.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model "Hunter" designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original leather cushions and straps.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model "Hunter" designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original leather cushions and straps.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original leather cushions and straps.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps.
Leather
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Leather
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original brown leather cushions. Good vintage condition!
Leather
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps. Very good condition.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original cognac brown leather cushions and straps. Excellent vintage condition.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Global front door shipping, delivery within 7 days: €399 Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and...
Leather
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H 31 in W 27 in D 32 in
Pair of Leather 'Hunter' Safari Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These super cool and laid back pair of leather 'Hunter' safari easy chairs are by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s, Sweden.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Black Leather Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps. Excellent condition.
Leather
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Hunter 1960s Leather Easy Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
A pair of hunter easy chairs designed by Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal in cognac leather.
Hardwood, Leather
Set of Three Easy Chairs Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
A matching set of three easy chairs two low back and one with high back, brown leather Hunter chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal and manufactured by Bruksbo, Norway.
Oak
Teak and Leather "Hunter" Easy Chair Designed by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
1960s teak and leather "Hunter" easy chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo Stranda Møbelindustri of Norway.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Torbjørn Afdal: “Hunter”, Pair of Easy Chairs Upholstered with Brown Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hudson, NY
Torbjørn Afdal: “Hunter”. A pair of easy chairs upholstered with brown leather.
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in
Hunter Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in leather and teak
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Warwickshire, GB
HC studio are pleased to offer a comfortable Hunter easy chair from the 1960s, designed by Torbjørn Afdal.
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$560 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Peter Glassford Natural Parota Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 2 Brutalist tiles
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Natural Parota collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one...
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$793Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Cognac Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Low-slung Italian lounge chair from the 1970's, showcasing the bold, sculptural lines and relaxed sensibility of the era. Featuring an ebonized wood frame with sweeping curves, the p...
Leather, Ebony
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
Chrome
$4,921 / set
H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two imposing 1960s "Ilona" lounge chairs attributed to Swedish designer Arne Norell. In cognac leather, they are in excellent structural and visual condition. The deep cushions are...
Leather, Beech
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
$1,995
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners...
Metal
Torbjørn Afdal was one of the leading designers at Bruksbo Tegnekontor and in Scandinavia. Afdal became more well known when his furniture was bought by US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and by the Japanese Emperor. In later years, he was granted the commission to design the parliamentary and chairs and tables to the courthouse in Oslo.
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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.