Scandinavian Modern Seating
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Moller for J.L.Moller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs in oak by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller. The model 85 chair is one of Moller's stoutest designs in their large variety of chair designs, perfect constructed chairs wi...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Verner Panton Easy Chairs with Stool Model Bachelor by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chairs with stool model Bachelor by Verner Panton. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set Six Teak Finn Juhl Chairs Model 197 Scandinavian
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of six dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl
Chairs are marked with the France & Son's metal medallion as well as gilt stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Four Finn Juhl For France & Sons Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Son. Model 197 with teak frames and upholstered seats and backs.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Torbjørn Afdal High Back Dining Chairs Model Darby by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six high back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrik in Norway.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Set of Four Teak and Birch Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of four Danish dining chairs is excellent condition. They feature teak backs and black vinyl seats.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Teak
Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 3440 designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark.
Original cushion (for 1 chair).
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Bentwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Einar Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant lounge chairs by Einar Larsen. Contemporary look, upholstered with white bouclé fabric. Designed in 1945.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Set of 5 Teak& Green New Upholstery Dinning Room Chairs
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period set off 5 dining room chairs made in 1960s, Denmark.
The chairs has been newly reupholstered with green wool furniture fabric.
Frame is made of curved t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of six vintage rosewood dining chairs feature rich hardwood finish and upholstered high back seats. Comfortably padded, the Mid-Century Danish modern design of the s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Erik Buch Set of Eight Refinished Rosewood Dining Chairs Inc, Re-Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored and refinished dining chairs in rosewood with floating seats designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
The chairs have a simple appealing ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Variant of Model JH507 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 16 dining chairs variant of model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage J.L. Moller 78s Chairs, Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 12 moller chairs, model 78 with new black danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. There are some scratches and gouges in parts of the wood that give the excellent vintage patina while having the benefits of being completely refinished. The model 78 is in my opinion the best niels moller design and highly collectable.
This set of teak JL Moller Model...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of 6 Bernard Petersen Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Bernard Petersen - Dining Chairs, circa 1960
Set of 6 rosewood dining chairs produced by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark and designed by Be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak
The chair has been re-upholstered with De Ploeg wool mint green/grey melange wool fabric.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four "Rungstedlund" Dining Room Chairs, Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Rungstedlund" dining room chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s, is a splendid and iconic collection of dining chairs.
Ole W...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962.
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered in pre...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the “Emma colour”. Since 1830 it has been a term for upholst...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model JH54 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model JH54 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kurt Østervig Dining Chairs Produced by Bramin
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 10 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Bramin in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
The Egg, Model 3316, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 2016
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1965. This sofa has solid teak wooden legs and beautiful cognac leath...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model Bm-2254 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model BM-2254 / Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. 2 adjustable positions.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Easy Chair Bu Unknown Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Upholstered easy chair in lambskin with high back and legs in stained beech. From the 1940s. Unknown maker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Poul Volther Easy Chairs Model Goliat Produced by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model Goliat designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Moolgard Nielsenfor Søborg Mobler DK, circa 1956.
These wonderful dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four 1960's Scandinavian Mid Century Chairs
Located in Brno, CZ
Set of four Mid-Century armchairs reupholstered with a new fabric.
These chairs were clearly inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics. The slick, angular shaped form with precise detaili...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
Finnish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Finnish Cabinetmaker
Curved sofa, 1940s.
Curved sofa produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has carved, stained elm wood legs and has be...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen Easy Chairs Model FH-7 Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model FH-7 designed by Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn and was put into production from 1950 and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Knud A. Risager Hansen, teak armchair for Slagelse Møbelverk, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Danish teak lounge chair designed by Knud A. Risager Hansen for Slagelse Møbelverk in the 1960s. Original grey fabric on the seat and back. Good vintage condition with light ware con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bengt Ruda, Nizza teak chair for IKEA, 1959
By IKEA, Bengt Ruda
Located in Uppsala, SE
A-shaped teak chair with the original faux leather upholstery designed by Bengt Ruda for IKEA a in 1959. The chair made its debut in the Ikea catalogue of 1960 and were only produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oak & Leather Sled Chair by Svend Frandsen made by Hugo Frandsen Denmark 1966
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare Danish sled chair in oak and saddle leather designed in 1966 by Svend Fransen
Made by Hugo Frandsen in Denmark
Beautiful original patinated ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Oregon Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall
Located in Dronten, NL
Pine rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur Range for Karl Andersson & Söner.
Modernist design in traditional Swedish workmanship, similar to the designs of Axel...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian modern stool by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzinger, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stool designed by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzinger and produced by Bjerkås, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Lovlely shape in iron with decorative flower elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Jacob Kielland Brandt Chairs for I.Christiansen, Denmark 60s
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt, I. Christiansen
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of dinning chairs designed by Jacob Kielland Brandt for I.Christiansen in the 60s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 'Model 400' Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1956
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful pair of ‘Model 400’ easy chairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn around 1956. Both the the teak frames and the cane back supports are fully restored. There are 2 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Teak
Set of 6 'Hammer' Chairs in Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1967
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Exceptional set of 6 ‘Hammer’ chairs in genuine black leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. These are early models produced by Fritz Hansen in 1967 which have been professionall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s
A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the back. Legs and armrests of b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Pair of Arne Wahl Iverson Lounge Chairs for Komfort in Teak & Leather, 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely appointed pair of vintage Arne Wahl Iverson lounge chairs for Komfort, Denmark-1960s. Frames are in gorgeous vintage condition, cushions have been redone in a full grain ra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, Scandinavia, 1960s
Tranquil and stunning design made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This slatted bench displays a natural and serene appearance, mainly due to the solid ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating 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 seating, 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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