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Scandinavian Modern Stools

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 

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. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige mohair stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Mohair, Birch

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "Skoga / Utö" stool in solid stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In great vintage and original condition with patin...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

"Braga" Contemporary / Modern Ebonized Wood and Polished Bronze Stools
Located in New York, NY
8 Contemporary / Modern "Braga" bar stools with shaped ebonized wooden seats, supported by a metal frame with polished bronze footrests and accents. (PRICED EACH) (Available with nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Metal, Bronze

"Braga" Contemporary / Modern Natural Wood and Bronze Stools
Located in New York, NY
4 Contemporary / Modern "Braga" counter stools with shaped natural finish wooden seats, supported by a metal frame with polished bronze footrests and accents. (PRICED EACH) (Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Metal, Bronze

'Elephant' Wooden Stool by Norr11, Natural Oak, Sheepskin
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant stool Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11 Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural Oak Fabric: Sheepskin Espresso Dimensions: H. 39 x 57 x 41 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Sheepskin, Oak

Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool E. Kold Christensen, 1961
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic PK91 stool designed by Poul Kjaerholm and a first production manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This foldable stool has a matt ch...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Stainless Steel

Swedish Designer, Stool, Mohair, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige mohair stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Mohair, Pine

Solid oak stool in style of Henning Kjærnulf, hand sculpted seat, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
This Danish 1960s tripod stool in solid oak has turned legs with decorative details similar to works of Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. The notable and comfortable seat is carved ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Oak

A pair of Swedish 1970s solid pine stools/side tables, Les Arcs like patina.
Located in Ystad, SE
A pair of Swedish 1970s minimalist stools/side tables in solid pine. Same matching beautiful Les Arcs like color and patina on both stools. Dimensions: H: 43 cm SH: 43 cm Diameter...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Set of four Piet Hein barstools in patinaed leather
Located in Valby, 84
Set of four Piet Hein bar stools manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in December 1972. The bar stools are made in steel with a wooden seat upholstered in patinaed Niger goat leat...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Workshop stool, solid pine, octagonal legs, Sweden 1940s, Beautiful dark patina.
Located in Ystad, SE
A traditional Swedish 1940 sworkshop tripod stool, solid pine, octagonal legs. In the Beautiful dark patina and glow on the solid Swedish pine wood Vintage condition with marks fro...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Danish Cabinetmaker, Stool, Mahogany, Leather, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid mahogany and natural brown leather stool, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Mahogany

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Marke Niskala-Luostarinen Stool, Oy Stockmann Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truely brilliant Finnish designed stool with no screws, bolts or nails. The stool is only made up of three pieces that simply slide into place to create a stool. The stool is in ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 9 bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Modern Three Legged Handmade Pine Stool by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden, 1970's
Located in Berlin, BE
Handmade pine stool from Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Brass, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood, velvet and brass stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Stool. Wood, Jute Straps, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and jute strap stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Jute, Wood

Scandinavian Modern stool of pine by Ingvar Hildingsson, signed.
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the enduring charm of Scandinavian Modern design with the Ingvar Hildingsson Stool crafted from premium pine. This timeless piece showcases the perfect blend of simplicity...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern stool on medar by Erik Höglund of beech
Located in Skå, SE
Embrace the captivating world of Scandinavian Modern design with the Erik Höglund Stool on Medar Model Gungfly, a true masterpiece of artistry and functionality. Crafted with precisi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Beech

Danish Modern Beech & Vinyl Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech & vinyl footstool, circa 1960's. Original brown vinyl and solid beech wood legs. Compact design can be used with virtually any seating type. Please inquire for remote and int...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Beech

Swedish Designer, Small Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s. A great object for the Scandinavian int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Oak

Teak Wooden and Rattan Counter Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan counter stool with a structure in teak wooden and handcrafted braided rattan combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Teak Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a structure in teak wooden and handcrafted braided rattan combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Rattan, Teak

Alvar Aalto, Stool X601 for Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed through the years that this stool has been often used as a bed side table. It can also be us...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Birch

Studio Apotroes Contemporary Scandinavian Luna Tabouret Wood and Stone
Located in San Antonio, TX
Inspired by the beauty of the moon and a found piece of granite, this tabouret (or stool) is a minimalist dream (especially for Scandinavian and Danish design lovers). Simple, yet el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Granite

Stool in Oak and Fabric by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This stool, crafted in the 1950s by a Danish cabinetmaker, is a beautiful example of the timeless style and great craftsmanship that characterizes Scandinavian design. Made from qual...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Fabric, Oak

Handcrafted French Design Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a wooden structure combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The armrests height is 82cm and the seat heigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Wooden Stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian stool made of pine wood. A simple and versatile piece of furniture with a modern flavor. It can be used as a seat or as a plant riser...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Woven Cane Rattan and Teak Wooden Set of Six Bar Stools
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant set of six rattan bar stools with teak feet and a cane rattan seat combining quality, robustness and class. They will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Cane, Rattan, Teak

Wooden Teak and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a structure in teak wooden and handbraided rattan wicker cane combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Rattan, Teak

Vintage Metal Stool
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian stool. Consists of a tubular metal support frame painted white and an upholstered seat covered in red leatherette. A retro-flavored piece of furniture to be us...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Metal

Rustic Danish Milking Stool, 1950s
Located in Valby, 84
Rustic wabi Sabi style of milking stool in solid dark stained beechwood made in Denmark in the 1950s. The stool is in good condition with a beautiful and signs of use which adds c...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Beech

Carl Malmsten Visingsö Stool, Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Malmsten, Visingsö stool - Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden. Simple but elegant handmade craftsmanship. Has a thick patina and worned edges.   
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Vintage Stool with Teak Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s stool of Swedish origin. Consists of a tubular metal frame forming the three legs and a teak veneered seat. For use both as a seat and as a side table or riser for a plant...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Footstool in Teak
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice Scandinavian stool, very good condition frame and a freshly reupholstered biomorphic shaped cushion.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Teak

Rainer Daumiller Stool / Side Table in Pine, Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking stool was designed by Rainer Daumiller and produced by Hirtshals Savværk in Denmark, 1970s. The design is marked by the circular base and seat and the slightly tapered ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Three Legged Swedish Solid Pine Stool
Located in Farsta, SE
Three legged stool in solid pine Sweden, cirka 1960 Great patina that really makes the wood grain stand out Heigth: 53 cm Seat Diameter: 29 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Pavilion AV9 Bar Stool in Black Steel/Black Oak by Anderssen&Voll for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Pavilion bar chair has an airy feeling, with fluid curves for the wood veneer seat and back which continue as lyrical lines in the steel tubes of the legs. The result is a silh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this rarely seen ottoman to accompany his Wishbone seating for Carl Hansen. The original tapered oak frame features a papercord seat, newly wrapped. Manufactu...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Papercord, Oak

Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stool for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Beech

Metal and Teak Stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s stool. Consists of a tubular metal support frame and an upholstered seat made of teak wood veneer.A retro-looking piece of furniture to be used either as a seat o...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Metal

Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid hardwood frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, model OD 61...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Hardwood

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Teak

GM4107 Tiger Barstool, Walnut, Naver Select Leather - Design by Henrik Lehm
Located in Juelsminde, DK
With a slim and high format, the Tiger barstool invites to conversations and coziness for hours. The Tiger barstool allows you to decorate the kitchen-dining room with the same elegance and seating comfort that is known from the dining table chair of the same name. The iconic back spines and the soft leather seat from the Tiger dining chair...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Stainless Steel

Set of 8 Pavilion Chairs, 6 AV1&2 AV2, Matt Black/Lacquered Oak for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Located on the castle grounds of Copenhagen’s Kastellet overlooking the waterfront promenade that is home to the Little Mermaid, The Langelinie Pavilion stands with a resilient spirit. The first Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll. Here the challenge was to design a stackable chair used...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Alvar Aalto, Set of Commissioned Stools by Artek, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of three commisioned iconic 60 stool. These stools are higher than the standard model and stand at a height of. The stools are in birch and have a beautiful patina. T...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Swedish Pine Stool of Stig Sandqvist
Located in Farsta, SE
Beautiful Unsymmetric Pine Stool or Side Table by Stig Sandqvist, Vemdalen, Sweden Company Vemdalia Made in 1960s Consistent with age and use Height: 38 cm Weight: 60 cm ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of oiled pine stools designed by Axel Einnar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "Skoga". Sweden, circa 1930th. Wear consistent with age and use, some trace of repair. Read...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Sigvard Nilsson Bar Stools in Poplar Produced by Söwe in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 bar stools designed by Sigvard Nilsson. Produced by Söwe in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Poplar

Studio Apotroes Contemporary Scandinavian Luna Tabouret Wood and Stone
Located in San Antonio, TX
Inspired by the beauty of the moon and a found piece of granite, this tabouret (or stool) is a minimalist dream (especially for Scandinavian and Danish design lovers). Simple, yet el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Granite

Midcentury Stool in Beech, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in beech with fabric seat. Designed and med in Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Beech, Fabric

3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960's Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Pinewood. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Marked on the bottom. Iconic I...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Santos Rosewood Stool by Hugo Frandsen for Spottrup
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very nice example, all original except for the fresh white boucle fabric upholstery. Made from Santos Rosewood or Machaerium Scleroxylon which is a sustainable species and ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Bouclé, Hardwood

Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Easy Chair with Stool Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair with stool model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. Dimensions stool (W x D x H): 63 x 47 x 41 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern stools 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 stools, popular names associated with this style include Alvar Aalto, Artek, Ingvar Hildingsson, and Fritz Hansen. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $52,616 while the average work can sell for $1,856.

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