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Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

202 years old Folk Art Chair, made of Pine tree in 1821
Located in Farsta, SE
202 years old Folk Art Chair, made of Pine tree in 1821. The patina and repairs over the years
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Antique 1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Old Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen early 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful old pair of Børge Mogensen’s spanish chair. Designed 1958 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model PP 68 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
"Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chair model PP 68 by Hans Wegner. New production. What is left
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model Cow Horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
"Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chair model cow horn PP 505 by Hans Wegner. New production. Great
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Beautiful old Set of Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful set of four oak and patinated leather „Eye“ chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Mid Century Scandinavian Modern in the manner of Cadovius Pia Chair 60s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Exceptional and very rare Pia chairs. This set of four chairs has the peculiarity of having its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Teak

Børge Mogensen, a Pair of "Spanish Chairs", Old Version, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic pair and examples of the Danish design icon, "The Spanish Chair", designed by Børge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1960
By Alberto Churba
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1960
Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1960
W 78.75 in L 125.99 in
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
. Both chairs are in clean, ready to use condition. Both show signs of an old repair (nail hole fill) to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Teak

Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
H 43 in W 25 in D 22 in
Swedish Reproduction Painted Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Swedish style chair is full of character! Painted to look old and and recently upholstered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Swedish Reproduction Painted Chair
Swedish Reproduction Painted Chair
H 35.5 in W 20.25 in D 18.88 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs and tables show the influence of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs in Off-White and Gold, a pair
Located in Munster, IN
Coronet Wonderfold chairs, these lovelies are going on sixty years old and are as sturdy as ever. We love
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Edvin Helseth Lounge Chair
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic all wood lounge chair designed by Edvin Helseth circa 1960s, Norway. The chair is made of
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Edvin Helseth Lounge Chair
Vintage Edvin Helseth Lounge Chair
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Alfred Christensen Boomerang for Slagelse Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Alfred Christensen dining boomerang chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk. Solid teak wood and original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Pair of Yngve Ekstrom Circle Chairs Reupholstered in Zebra Hide
By Yngve Ekström
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
pair of white lacquered circle chairs designed by Ekstrom for Swedese, circa 1960. Fully restored and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

5 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6TK1 & 2TK9 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau & Kallio for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
. One of the upshots of their design collaboration is Betty, a new chair imbued with an old soul. Named
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Aage Schmidt Christensen Fritz Hansen Danish Teak Cognac Dining Chair Set of 4
By Aage Schmidt Christensen 1, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Aage Schmidt Christensen dining chairs for Fritz Hansen. Modell version 4112. Solid teak wood and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Model BM1 Dining Oak Chairs for C.M. Madsens Set of 6
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Fabriken. These chairs are old and the first production. The design was inspired by the American Shaker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Yngve Ekström White and Red Mid-Century Side Chair / Circle Chair, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
the development of the style known as "modern Scandinavian". The iconic Circle chair for Swedese (1956
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Norwegian Small Kubbestol, Child's Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. This one is unusual, as it is rare
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Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
1950’s Czechoslovakia. These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scandinavian design
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Lounge Chair Älgskinnsfåtölj’
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the Swedish Royal Armory, where he could see old armor and to learn about metal processing. This chair
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 1960s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Wien, AT
These 4 Mic-Century leather chairs from the 1960s are in exceptionally good original condition
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Otto Schulz, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Jio Möbler, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of lounge chairs by the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Jio
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Lounge Chairs 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
he could see old armor and to learn about metal processing. This chair features a body of patinated
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chair designed in Sweden by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Walnut

Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen FD 136, Teak Lounge Chair in Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Model FD 136 is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Järn Mocca' Lounge Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Royal Armory, where he could see old armor and to learn about metal processing. This chair features a
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fredrik Kayser Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser sculpted teak lounge chair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Danish Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Slipper Lounge Chair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair for DUX. ________________________________________ Transforming
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models. The dark wood, the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Six mid-century Danish teak dining chairs handcrafted in Denmark of solid old-growth teak with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs
Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs
H 29.75 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak & Tweed “Scissor” Lounge Chairs for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

K. Rasmussen Leather and Teak Wingback Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By K. Rasmussen, Peter Wessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty beneath. It’s a bit like a
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

X Lounge Chair, HM10 Oak w. Walnut Insert and Natural Rattan Seat for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
After experimenting for years with the concept of a laminated wooden frame inspired by old wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Extremely Rare Noboru Nakamura Bore Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Voorburg, NL
An extremely rare and beautiful 1970s original Noboru Nakamura leather button back lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chair with swooping
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN MODERNIST "T" CHAIRS, by ARANJOU, France 1950
By Aranjou
Located in PARIS, FR
modernist screws. Urban legends continue to attribute these chairs to Scandinavian designers by analogy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ergonomic Lounge Chair Model Peel with Ottoman by Olav Eldoy for Stokke, 2000s.
By Stokke
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
base. The whole thing has been completely renovated. The wooden elements have been cleaned of the old
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Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good solid condition and has some old joint repairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Two '2' Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
arms cut out of of solid teak with exceptional old-growth wood grains these chairs are absolutely
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
chairs, with a matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The ‘Bore’ called chairs and stool have a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
be difficult for an older individual to pop in and out of this chair, especially with the strong and
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
years later, making its older sibling; “the Chinese chair” incredibly desirable and collectable today
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
years later, making its older sibling; “the Chinese chair” incredibly desirable and collectable today
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Design Rocking Chair Design by Hans.J.Wegner Model Ch45
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
and in original old condition. Overall this chair is in very good vintage condition. Sustainable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

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Old Chair Scandinavian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic old chair Scandinavian available at 1stDibs. Each old chair Scandinavian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage old chair Scandinavian you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old chair Scandinavian, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right old chair Scandinavian, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one old chair Scandinavian that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Chair Scandinavian?

Prices for an old chair Scandinavian start at $750 and top out at $49,600 with the average selling for $3,791.
Questions About Old Chair Scandinavian
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.