Scandinavian Modern 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
- 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
1960s Set of 8 Danish High Back "Oxford" Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases in vibrant mauve vintage upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Poul Volther, J60 Oak chair, FDB, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Oak chair designed by Poul Volther in 1955 for Danish manufacturer FDB. Later light grey fabric on the seat. This chair is a very good representation of the high end 1950s Danish- an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model 430, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Wonderful set of dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The basic and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' high-back chairs in pine with light fabric cushions.
Designed in 1030's for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden.
Good condition with some natural patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chair in solid pine by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak Plywood and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of materials an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of five 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 Chairs
Materials
Pine
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight dining chairs, bent plywood oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric Denmark, 1970s.
Set of eight Danish dining chairs made in the 1970s. The whole constru...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s
Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed pair of easy chairs in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'O...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of chairs ‘Juliane’, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This pair of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Johannes Andersen Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of ten dining chairs, pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These dining chairs belong to the Scandinavian Modern style and were designed by Joha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristia...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arnold Madsen 'Oda' Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957.
The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Børge Mogensen Early Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of dining chairs chairs, model 3236, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining chairs in oak and black leather upholstery. These ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 designed by Rainer Daumiller. A si...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Swedish Dining Chairs in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, pine, cognac leather, Sweden, 1970s
A set of four beautiful and natural dining chairs produced in Sweden in the 1970s. The design of these chairs displays...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
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 designed by Rainer Daumiller. A s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Soren Willadsen, set of six dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
These elegant, curvy dining chairs show wonderful craftsmanship. The top rail is fo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These Scandinavian teak dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. This set has an elegant teak ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1954, later production.
Dining chair designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede, Denmark, 1958.
The ‘Louisiana’ chair was initially created for the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, by the Danish architects Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. Inside the modern building complex the chairs were supposed to serve as functional chairs for events. Therefore, Bo and Wohlert had a comfortable chair in mind that is easily stackable. The round seat with off-white suede upholstery and a curved backrest provide comfort.
Jørgen Bo (1919-1999) first studied at the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts until 1941 and in 1960 was appointed as a professor. Together with Vilhelm Wohlert, Jørgen Bo designed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954.
This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs in teak, Denmark, 1960s
These well made Danish dining chairs have a convincing appearance and a construction typical for Danish style furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s.
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simpl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s.
These...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Spindle Chairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, birch, Scandinavia, 1950s.
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian chairs. These chairs radiate elegance and beauty. This well-comp...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, brown leather, Denmark, 1960s
This pair of beautiful dining chairs is designed by Danish design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s.
An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Butterfly' or 3107 chairs, plywood, steel, Denmark, design 1955
Set of iconic multifunctional chairs by master designer Arne Jacobsen. These chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A simpli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Elegant and modern dining chair with unusual shaped backrest designed by Erik Karlst...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from du...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke. The chair is organically shaped feat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s.
An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Alfred Christensen Set of Six 'Boomerang' Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk, set of six dining chairs model 370, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s.
Elegant set of Danish dining chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of lounge chairs early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.
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Molded Plywood Wood Chair
North American Iron Chairs
Vintage Klismos Chairs
1950s Bertoia
B And B Italia Side Table
Blue And Green Upholstered Chairs
Cat Ornament