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
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Moder...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Moder...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Moder...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Scimitar easy chairs Steel and Leather, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Black Leather with Steel Frame by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, 1962
Additional Information:
Material: Steel frame, original black leather
St...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-31/3 Sofa Kold Christensen
Located in BAARLO, LI
This three-seater sofa is a rare, timeless, and original old 1960s version of the PK-31, a famous and iconic design by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. The previous owner had the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, red furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original multi color furniture wool fabric. Brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs with wheel...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair features a sculptural profile with a wide, curved seat and tall rectangular back clad in stitched patchwork leather. It has a beautiful wicker tulip base and swivels. We l...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker
Danish Oak Easy Chair with Black Stained Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern, also known as Scandinavian Modern, is a design movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1940s to 1960s. It originated in Denmark but quic...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, light blue furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Hand-carved armrests. Original light blue furniture velour. Mahogany wood, brass springs ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Jörgen Høj Set of 2 Stools & Side Table in Aluminium, Glass and Leather, 1960s
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 2 Stools & Side Table in Aluminium, Glass with Leather by Jørgen Højs, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Aluminium, glass and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Danish Modern Style Armchairs
Located in Denton, TX
Very comfortable curved back solid teak dining / armchairs in the style of Danish modern.
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Danish cabinetmaker: Beautiful easy chair with stained beech legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with white lambswool. Made in the 1940's
Feel free to request a delivery rate and ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Upholstery, Beech
Rare Set of Eight Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs in Oak & Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of dining room chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the late 1950s. The chairs were produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
The set consists of eight...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Office Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Cognac aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen officee chair new upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3117 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Leather + Wood Reclining Chaise Lounge Chair by Henry W. Klein for Bramin Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern lounge chair features a “V” shaped honey oak frame, original black leather upholstery, padded vinyl armrests, and a removable neck pillow for added comfort. Exaggerated...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs / safari chairs in Oak and Leather, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Probably produced in Denmark
Di...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Black Leather Tufted 'Pernilla' Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Swedish Modern ‘Pernilla’ armchair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s. This armchair features a dramatic, organic-form bent beech wood frame in a honey finish with win...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the desig...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Stools in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern stools in oak with curly legs, hexagon seats reupholstered great quality lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare pair with an intriguing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood legs and frame. Labeled made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NY.
Measures 24” x 24...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, light green velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design, 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufacture...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture man...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 8Betty Chairs Tk3-Black Leather/Black Lacquered Ash by T&K for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted with an upholstered seat, its simple design promises outstanding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Edition with patinated saddle leather. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Set of 3 Wood + Woven Papercord Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 Danish wood and woven papercord dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s. These Scandinavian Modern dining chairs feature minimalistic frames composed of stunnin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.
The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut- Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled co...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Pair of Wood + Camel Leather 'Colonial' Armchairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of Danish Modern ‘Colonial’ armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These armchairs feature slim mahogany frames in a polished burgundy finish, camel toned l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a gifted Danish cabinetmaker. This chair is a harmonious combination of sophistication, functionality, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Superb Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm swivel armchairs. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric, on an upholstered base. Swivels 90 ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Vintage solid pine Diana safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The "Diana" safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea is known for its simple and functional design. Crafted with a combination of pine wood and thick canvas, the chair offers a blend o...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Arne Wahl Iversen ST-750 Chair in Elm, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Round armchair in elm designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Aage Petersen/Stilén in the 1960s. The chair is made from solid elm, even the round backrest and arms are one solid piece of e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of Black Leather Armchairs with Footstool by Both Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Danish black leather armchairs with matching footstool designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl in 1984. These Scandinavian Modern armchairs feature sculptural, wingback frames...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Trienna Safari Armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Budapest, HU
Classic from Sweden in the 1960s.
Completely renovated. The original leather was irreparably damaged so we have replaced the seat with new, light brown leather. All works are done by...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Set of 6 Cane Dining Chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Danish Modern cane and cherry wood dining chairs designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium in the 1980s. These exceptionally crafted dining chairs are construc...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Mahogany Dining Chairs by Richard Jensen & Kjærulff Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Richard Jensen & Kjærulff Rasmussen featuring sculptural frames constructed of rich, dark brown mahogany with stunning graining and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Swan Sofa Model 3321 by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern Swan Sofa Model 3321 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 20th Century. Influenced by Jacobsen’s architectural background, this two-seat sofa has fluid lines and a sculptural...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Norell leather armchair
By Arne Norell
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian armchair with leather seat. This design masterpiece combines the warm beauty of wood and the sophistication of leather to create a piece that stands out for its distinct...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gösta Jonsson lounge chair , Swedish modern 1940
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very elegant lounge chair by the Swedish furniture designer and architect Gösta Jonsson.
Beautiful modern design and comfortable seat. Fully upholstered with curved back that embrac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Vintage Danish 1940s Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940s lounge chairs produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These examples have been reupholstered in moss green velvet fabric from Rose Uniacke. The legs are stain...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen crafted of a beech frame with curved teak backrest, upholstered seat in sheepskin.
Measurements
W 21.75’’ x D 24.75’’ x H 29.50’’
Seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
Rare 'BM61' Side Chair in Oak by Børge Mogensen for Lauritsen & Søn, 1957
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare and beautiful ‘BM61’ chair designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957. Made of solid oak with nice details such as the visible joints and sledge feet. The original cane is in goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool.
Hand carved by a Swedish...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood
Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included.
1960s set of ten teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Armchair with Stool / Ottoman for Swedese Circa 1950
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic and timeless Lamino Chair Designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese.
While the chair and coordinating ottoman / Stool were designed in the mid 20th Century, they hold their ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Red leather and Ash, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great pair of Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Light patined Ash frames with the original leather cushions in beaut...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood, Ash
Mid-Century Stool in Solid Teak by ESA, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare stool in solid teak. Designed and made by ESA Møbelværk. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Preben Fabricius lounge chair in black aniline leather, original leather upholstery.
Frame of dark chromed steel.
Model 710, made by Walter Knoll.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage pine wood armchair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage pine wood armchair with a well designed interlocking frame and reupholstered cushions in white bouclé for a cosy and warm look.
1960s - Denmark
Dimensions
Height: 85cm
Widt...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, pine circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, made in solid pine circa 1960, produced by Stockmann Oy in Finland. Good vintage condition. Lisa Johansson-Pape is one of the most talented finnish ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler Sweden, 1960s. Rosewood frame with removable leather cushions supported by...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Sigurd Resell Falcon Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large version "Falcon" lounge chairs by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, tuffed chocolate colored leather with detachable armrests, supported by suspended canvas on ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
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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