Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

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

Emerged in the 1930s
Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
Open, airy spaces
Promotion of functionality
Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

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.

Style: Scandinavian Modern

Pair of Mid Century Danish Lounge Chairs by in Mahogany and Patinated Leather

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of elegant lounge chairs and one stool with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen a...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Cane

Pair of Mid Century Danish Lounge Chairs by in Mahogany and Patinated Leather

Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model Domus by DUX, 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model "Domus 1" designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX in Sweden, 1960s. Original cushions and fabric with signs of usage and patina.

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model Domus by DUX, 1960s

Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Pair of Teak Easy Chair for Bramin

By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Danish modern armchair by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin. The frame is made of solid teak wood with some nice details. The cushions are renewed some years ago in velour fabric paste...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Pair of Teak Easy Chair for Bramin

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "EVA" Chair

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "EVA" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. NOTE: We Have Another Chair Waiting To Be Reupholstered. Send Us Your Fabric. Store for...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "EVA" Chair

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Lounge Chair, White Fabric, Beech, Denmark, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, A. J. Iversen

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric and beech lounge chair, design attributed to Viggo Boesen and production attributed to A.J. Iversen, Denmark, c. 1940s.

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Lounge Chair, White Fabric, Beech, Denmark, 1940s

Original 1970 Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Made in Denmark

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Buffalo, NY

Jorgen Hovelskov harp chair form 1970. This example retains its original ebonized ash finish and retains its original rope, flag halyard. Classic Mid-Ce...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Original 1970 Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Made in Denmark

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Caravelle Armchair, Finland, 1962

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Revolving armchair, mod. Caravelle, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs and manufactured by Puunveisto Oy, in Finlan...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Caravelle Armchair, Finland, 1962

Pantonova Chaise or Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Fine and Rare Example

By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pantonova chaise or chair and ottoman. Designed by Verner Panton and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1970. Original chromed steel frame and original deep red / berry color fabri...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pantonova Chaise or Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Fine and Rare Example

Pair of Carl Malmsten Lounge Chair

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Malmsten lounge chairs.

Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Carl Malmsten Lounge Chair

Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 lounge chairs designed in 1960 and produced by A. P. Stolen.

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nanna Ditzel AP-26 lounge chair designed in 1953 and produced by A P Stolen.

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair

Pair of Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs.

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Pair of Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chairs

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back

By OY BJ Dahlqvist

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a high back Mid-Century Danish modern armchair made in Finland. No original label present. Maker: BD Furniture. Hounekalutehdas-mobelfabrik. OY BJ. Dahlqvi...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scandinavian sheepskin lounge chair.

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner GE-290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA.

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scandinavian sheepskin lounge chair.

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Frits Henningsen High Back Lounge Chair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen high back lounge chair.

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen High Back Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scandinavian sheepskin lounge chair.

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair and Stool

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kaare Klint wingback chair designed in 1941 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair and Stool

Rare Single Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful single sculptural lounge chair by Swedish master Carl Malmsten. Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). Carl Malmsten Studio. Sweden, circa 1950. New Upholstery. Measures: 37.5” H x 27...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Single Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scandinavian sheepskin lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Carl Malmsten Lounge Chair

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Malmsten lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Carl Malmsten Lounge Chair

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kaare Klint wingback chair Designed in 1941 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair

Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner CH-22 lounge chair designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair

Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Børge Mogensen "Spanish" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chair

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" lounge chair with original upholstery. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chair

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen lounge chair. We can reupholster. Send us your fabric. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner GE290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair

Pair of Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chairs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chairs designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair of Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chairs

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chairs produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Pair of Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chairs

Nanna Ditzel "Oda" Lounge Chair

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nanna Ditzel "Oda" lounge chair designed in 1953 and produced by Poul Kolds Savvaerk. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Nanna Ditzel "Oda" Lounge Chair

Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 lounge chairs designed in 1967 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Leather, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 Lounge Chairs

Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs

Pair of Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chairs

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chairs produced by O. H. Sjogren.

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Pair of Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner GE-240 "cigar" chair designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA. We have more that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store forme...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" chair designed in 1950 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair

Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" Chairs

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" chairs designed in 1958 and produced by France and Son. I have more that needs reupholstering. Send us your fabric. Store ...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" Chairs

Hans Wegner AP 39 Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner lounge chairs designed in 1959 and produced by AP Stolen.

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner AP 39 Lounge Chairs

Carl Malmsten Armchair

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Malmsten armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Carl Malmsten Armchair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Designed in 1949 and Produced by Poul Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair

Very Rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair

By Bjorn Tragardh

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair Circa 1930 Produced by Svenskt Tenn. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Very Rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair

Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ole Wanscher "Colonial" arm chair designed in 1949 produced by P. Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair

Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $473 and tops out at $107,244 while the average work can sell for $5,453.

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