Scandinavian Design Settee
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Elm
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Birch
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chenille, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wool, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
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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.
- What is Scandinavian design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.
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