White Scandinavian Chairs
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & white oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Antique Set of 6 White Painted Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Class and style combine in this lovely set of six matching dining chairs from Sweden. They were painted white and given a gold trim which was the "style" in the early 1900s. The curv...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
ARV Dining Chair w/Armrests by David Thulstrup in White Oak, Woven Seat and Back
By Brdr. Krüger
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made in Denmark, the ARV chair is classic yet contemporary in aesthetic, with a timeless quality. It draws on iconic traditional Danish design yet has the spirit of a new generation....
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 31.9 in W 21.7 in D 17.7 in
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fur
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Paint Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940.
Great for every day usage wit...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of White Swedish Horseshoe Back Armchairs, Sweden, C. 1964
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of generous white Swedish horseshoe back armchairs, Sweden, c. 1964
Measures: H: 29.25, W: 29.5, D: 24.75 in.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color cushion on the seat. Published by "Cado" in 1970.
Published on: La cote du Design 19...
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Antique 1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century. The chairs have an asymmetrical back and legs in stained birch. The design is clean ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Warm Nordic Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair in Teak Oak
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular moulded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.39 in W 23.67 in D 22.45 in
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By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
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Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
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Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
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Serenity Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade “Serenity” organic modern wall light/wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
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Plaster
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
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Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 24 - set of 6 'Wishbone' chairs in beech and woven paper yarn. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Bergère bed is made in the classic French Louis XVI style. The styling of this period was founded on the "Beau Idéal", the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood, Paint
H 57.09 in W 77.17 in D 85.44 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, 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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes
Dimensions:...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
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Brass
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
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Normann Copenhagen Form Counter Stool in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form chair for Normann Copenhagen.Designed by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
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Normann Copenhagen Form Armchair in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form Chair for Normann Copenhagen. To achieve ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
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Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Chair in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form Chair for Normann Copenhagen. To achieve ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
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Steel
Normann Copenhagen Form Barstool in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one cohesive unit, Simon Legald has created the Form chair for Normann Copenhagen. Designed by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
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Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Danish 3117 White Bentwood Swivel Desk Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1979 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark desk chair. Model 3117 made in Denmark. Label on underside of seat. Swivel and adjustable height. White lacquered veneered plywood and ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Light Gray / Cream Papa Bear Chair Ap19 by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Papa bear chair designed by Hans Wegnr for A.P. Stolen, circa 1960. This chair has been professionally restored with brand new light gray / cream colored fabric and the paws and legs...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Set of Four Cream Rosewood Finn Juhl Diplomat Chairs, 1959 - Danish, Mid Century
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful set of four diplomat chairs designed by Finn Juhl for Cado. The cream upholstery perfectly contrasts the dark colored rosewood frame. These chairs are in excellent conditio...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Rosewood
H 32 in W 27 in D 20 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen White Wooden "Butterfly"Chairs, Denmark 1970's
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White Butterfly dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen. With the plastic caps.
We are not sure if they were white originally, but they look like they have been repainted once.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Metal
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Antique Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo White Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Class and style combine in this lovely matching set of 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs carved in the Rococo style. The painted white finish shows distress revealing generations of use...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
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H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
Space Age White Plastic Vintage Chairs by Steen Ostergaard, 1966, Denmark
Located in Brecht, BE
4 space age white plastic vintage chairs, set of 4.
The design for these stackable chairs was created in 1966 and produced by Cado 1971 Norway, labeled.
In good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
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Plastic
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Armchairs Swedish Gustavian Period White Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Swedish Gustavian period white Sweden. A pair of armchairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden. Distressed white finish and upholstered in a black leather, Armrests ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Wood
Antique Set of 6 White Painted Gustavian Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Class and style combine in this lovely set of six matching dining chairs from Sweden. Note the lovely carved leaf and tree motif, along with the graceful turned legs. They are painte...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Swedish Mid Century Set of Eight Ivory Shield Back Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Essex, MA
Swedish Gustavian Style Mid Century shield back chairs with gilt decoration. Set of eight, newly refurbished and reupholstered in Swedish blue velvet with matching gold and blue gilt...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
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Hardwood, Giltwood
H 37.25 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Antique Set of 8 White Painted Swedish Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish country charm exudes from this set of 8 rococo dining chairs with graceful curves and simple carved details. The dove gray painted finish has been gently distressed over gene...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 'Series 7' White Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1973
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Set of four 'Series 7' stacking white chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (1973). Iconic creation by this designer - this set manufactured in 1973 - each with a painted and moul...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Fritz Hansen Rin Chairs by Hiromichi Konno, Set of 2
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 2009 by Hiromichi Konno for Fritz Hansen, the Rin chair combines Japanese and Danish design traditions to create a classic and elegant piece.
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Fritz Hansen Rin Dining Swivel Chair in White by Hiromichi Konno
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 2009 by Hiromichi Konno for Fritz Hansen, the Rin chair combines Japanese and Danish design traditions to create a classic and elegant piece.
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Early 2000s Danish Chairs
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Set of Six Danish Modern Wooden Dining Chairs with White Covers
By Erik Buch
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six Danish dining chairs from circa 1980s. Padded seat and back newly upholstered. Frame veneered with hardwood. Few dents and scratches on frame, pictured.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Hardwood, Fabric
Swedish Gustavian Carved White Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Early 1900s
Located in LONDON, GB
Set of 4 early 1900s antique Swedish Gustavian carved dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely carved detailing on backrest and at the top of the fluted legs.
Very comfy to sit ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Set of 4 Swedish White Painted 19th Century Rococo Style Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of 4 Swedish 19th century rococo style painted dining chairs.
Complimentary delivery to Sweden, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Hannover, Bremen, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Brusse...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
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Beech
Set of Six Midcentury Danish Wooden Dining Chairs with White Covers
By Erik Buch
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six Danish dining chairs from circa 1980s. Padded seat and back newly upholstered. Frame veneered with rosewood. Few dents and scratches on frame.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Finn Juhl White Chieftain Armchair Walnut Vegetal Nature
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl
Manufactured by One collection Finn Juhl (Denmark)
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
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Space Age White Plastic Vintage Chairs by Steen Ostergaard, for Cado, Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Pair of white plastic chairs, designed by Steen Ostergaard from Cado in the 1970s.
Steen Ostergaard, Furniture designer, Inventor and Architect born in Denmark 1935, Nominated "The ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in L 29.14 in
Nanna Ditzel Mid-Century Danish Modern White Fiberglass Chair, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nanna Ditzel Mid-Century Danish Modern White Fiberglass Chair, 1969. Listing is for one chair. Four available.
Nanna Ditzel brought her talents to bear on a staggering array of f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
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Fiberglass
Hans Wegner Set of Six Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner set of six wishbone chairs in a coral paint. Chairs show patina, and caning has some wear. Couple chairs retain their original decal labels.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Four 1960s Yellow Fabric Rosewood Danish Modern Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
Four 1960s yellow original fabric rosewood Danish modern chairs. Elegant design.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler High Back Chrome and White Leather Falcon Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant high back version of the Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler. This iconic example of Norwegian design features a chrome-plated X-base and frame with tufted white ...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
H 39.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern White Vinyl Lamino Bentwood Chair Made in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, white vinyl upholstered, "Lamino" chair, made in Sweden, circa 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 26" W x 30" D x 39.5" B.H. x 16...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Bentwood
Pair of Danish White Oak Dining Chairs in White Leather
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Two mid-century oak dining chairs crafted of solid oak frames newly upholstered with a soft white leather and brass tacks.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Upholstered Wood Chairs, Set of Four, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Danish modern chairs with newly upholstered curved backs and tapered wood legs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Knud Færch Dining Chairs Model 215 by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark
By Knud Faerch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six dining chairs model 215 designed by Knud Færch. Produced by Slagelse Møbelvaerk in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
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White Scandinavian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of white scandinavian chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique white scandinavian chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. We have 14 antique and vintage white scandinavian chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. White scandinavian chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. White scandinavian chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made white scandinavian chairs over the years, but those made by Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner and Yngve Ekström are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are White Scandinavian Chairs?
White scandinavian chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $25,061.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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