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
Pair of Scandinavian leather armchairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage armchairs with wooden base.
The structure is made of natural wood, which gives them a warm and cozy appearance. Wood has been carefully crafted to create clean line...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fauteuil et ottoman scandinave vintage cuir Relling "Siesta" 1970
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil et ottoman cuir signés Ingmar Relling modèle Siesta, édité par Westnofa dans les années 70
distribué par Roche Bobois
en très bon état, seul à noter la toile du dos est lég...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1965
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice set of 4 ‘Oxford’ swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for the professors of St-Catherine’s college in Oxford. These examples are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 chairs in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Leather and oak wood. Original cool leather and wood patina. Manufactured by scandinavian furniture maker ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Bamboo Living Room, Denmark, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
A pair of armchairs and the matching coffee table, a sinuous and organic line to bring that warm something that you were missing in the living room!
Coffee table: Diameter 80cm / He...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
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
Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated designs from his oeuvre. It's an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the ligh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Cappio Dining Chair in Chinaberry Wood Finish with Black Fabric, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio chair highlights our beautiful chinaberry wood finish combined with a stunning black fabric, this chair features a unique buckle design on the back of the seat. Our team a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Etcetera Easy Chair by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of iconic Etcetera lounge or easy chair chair designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden.
First edition from the 70s.
Visually striking pure lines, wave-shaped design for comfort,...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ikea Sofa by Bengt Ruda, Early 1960s
By Bengt Ruda, IKEA
Located in Littleton, CO
Sofa by Bengt Ruda for IKEA. Sweden, 1961.
Original soft jute-like, textured weave upholstery in key lime and avocado stripes. The durable fabric is comfortable to the touch, and th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Josef Frank, chair model 695, Svenskt Tenn, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi early production of Josef Frank chair, model 695 produced by Svenskt Tenn. Frank came to Sweden from Austria in the early 1930s and was employed by Svenskt Tenn in 1934 so this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine and New Paper Cord, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rainer Daumiller, pinewood, paper cord, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural set of 4 armchairs or dining chairs in solid darkened pine.
Gorgeous natural expression and gra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Stack of 4 1950s Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four Alvar Aalto stool model 60, crafted out birch with lamented and steam bent legs. Nice patina with a golden color to the wood and lacquer, each marked on the bottom. A nic...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of Four Teak Chairs, Poul Hundevad, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four dining room chairs, designed by Poul Hundevad, 1960s. Solid teak frame with cognac leather seat. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850
With its beautiful patina and curved lines.
Made out of birch wood.
Some traces of original paint.
Heigth: 59.5 cm/23.4 inch
Depth...
Category
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Henry Rosengren Hansen Set of Eight Bar Stools in Oak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Møbelindustri, set of eight barstools, oak, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s
A sophisticated set of high bar stools, designed by the Dane Henry Rosengr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood with lovely rich brown woodgrain. Leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Oxford Swivel Chairs in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen, design 1965
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four 'Oxford Chairs' swivel dining chairs with brown leather upholstery and a metal frame. These chairs, with model 3171, are designed in 1965 and executed at a later date by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s, reupholstered Danish art-deco armchair, beech wood, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish art-deco armchair. Reupholstered in quality light grey/white furniture fabric, leather buttons. Renewed beech wood armrest and legs. Brass springs in the seat are retai...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian modern lounge chairs, unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern armchairs by anonymous designer from the 1960s.
Legs of stained beech and upholstered in a beautiful blue fabric. Generous armrests.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Cane & Teak Lounge Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen France & Daverkosen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak & cane lounge chair designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This renowned designer duo has stood side by side for over 30 years, designing many famous ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak, Fabric
Wild Willys Woodshop Fez Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Fez Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity.
Made with Solid White Oak
A Wild Willy Original
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and beautiful reddish brown leather. The chair and ottoman is in really good original ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin / Shearling
Located in Mckinney, TX
Indulge in unparalleled relaxation with this stunning pair of truffle-colored sheepskin French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs. Embracing the essence of mid-century modern design, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains. Black leather, canvas, and bent...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a sky blue mohai...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Boucle Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet. Available in COM
Located in London, GB
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in Karakorum 'Ecume...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with contemporary Sacho/Kvadrat fabric designed by Vincent van Duysen and Anna Vilhelmine ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Oak & Mohair Ottomans
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Oak Ottomans, c1950s.
A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen in the late 1950s as part of the Entre series. These examples are newly produced under license...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair
A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of Olsen's contemporary: Finn Juhl. This example was produced by cabinetmakers Slagels...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Chair
A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958
Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944
A rare and highly collectible original production from the early 1950s of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. This example was produced unde...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Grete Jalk PJ-56 Rosewood Lounge, Chair 1950s
Located in London, GB
Grete Jalk Model PJ-56 lounge chair
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark, circa 1956. This examples come in stunning rosewood ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Set of Four Teak CH-29 Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, DE
Original, elegant and minimalistic set of four danish modern CH-29 Sawbuck dining chairs. Designed by Hans J. Wagner in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Manufactured probably in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This examples are upholstered in a mustard moha...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Boucle Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Luupo Ottoman.
A custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example has been upholstered in Pierre...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957
Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1950s Danish boomerang dining chairs in teak by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik.
The comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boomerang shaped frame in...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood & Papercord Stool 1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Rosewood Stool, c1960
Rosewood frame stool produced in Denmark, c1950s. The seat has a new, woven papercord seat.
W: 49cm / H: 48cm / D: 37cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchairs, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller - Pair of Model 62 Armchairs in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Mol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Verner Panton "Wire Cone" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Wire Cone" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje. I have three of these chairs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
An exquisite 1940s Danish Modern Easy Chair upholstered in luxurious patinated red leather that has aged beautifully over the years. Ornate brass nails adorn the edges, adding a touc...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Alvar Aalto for Artek Stackable '11' Chairs in Birch Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Artek, dining chairs, model '11', birch, plywood, Finland, design 1929
Lovely pair of stackable chairs designed by Alvar Aalto in 1929. This set is manufactured by A...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of teak wood with nice rosewood accents. They have their original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These Danish dining chairs display a convincing aesthetic typical of the 1960s Danish furniture style, reminiscent of the work of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
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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