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Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten. We have never seen any other examples of this chair and it may well be a one-of-a- ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames. Delivery to NYC area $375

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for one chair. We do have a similar chair that was paired with this chair originally in a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs. This listing is for one chair. We do have a similar chair that was paired with chair originally ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Beech by Otto Schulz, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Beech by Otto Schulz, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Beech by Otto Schulz, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden, is a distinguished example of early Scandinavian modernism imbued with a sense of craftsmanship and quie...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Leather

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats

Located in Minneapolis, MN

These sturdy and beautiful chairs are made from beechwood and retain the original finish from the 1940's and retain their original papercord seats in an unusual rustic-sophisticat...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the late art deco period a bit similar to the styles of Swedish Designers such as Carl Malmsten. We have never seen any other examples of this c...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair
1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair. Beech legs. High quality velvet upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs. Deep red channel back velvet upholstery. in original condition. Beech wood legs.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish cabinetmaker chairs. Delivery to NYC area available for $399. Please inquire.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Birch and Fabric by Elias Svedberg, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Birch and Fabric by Elias Svedberg, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair in Birch and Fabric by Elias Svedberg, 1940s

By Elias Svedberg

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare and generously scaled easy chair, attributed to Swedish designer Elias Svedberg, reflects the confident, human-centered design approach that characterized Scandinavian seat...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by master carpenter Frits Henningsen, elegantly executed with curved armrests that create a striking silhouette. Midnight blue, smooth textile upholst...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen
1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

By Magnus Stephensen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish dressing chair attributed to Magnus Laessoe Stephensen. Cognac leather with nailheads. Stained Birch frame. Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful, stately lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, with elegant curved lines. Neck cushion attached with leather straps. Loose cushion.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker High Back Lounge Chair
1940's Danish Cabinet Maker High Back Lounge Chair

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker High Back Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker High back Lounge Chair. Beech legs. High quality velvet upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of elegant “Colonial Chairs”, model PJ 149, by Ole Wanscher. Rosewood frames with expertly sculpted, slender wooden armrests. Rattan webbing seats, reupholstered with leather cu...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with dark grey wool Legs of beech. Made in the 1930s

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair no. 107 Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair no. 107 Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair no. 107 Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally rare and sculptural Danish lounge chair designed by celebrated architect and designer Viggo Boesen and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s
Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s

Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and desirable pair of Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chairs from the 1940s — commanding examples of Scandinavian Modern design at its most generous and tactile, presented in entir...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s
Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s

Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, timeless design. Chairs have rich patina. Please see all pictures.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shear...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs. Stained Birch legs. Buttton Seat Backs. Classic 1940’s Danish Design. We offer delivery to NYC area for $425

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Scandinavian Art Deco Walnut Chair With Mohair Upholstery, 1940s
Scandinavian Art Deco Walnut Chair With Mohair Upholstery, 1940s

Scandinavian Art Deco Walnut Chair With Mohair Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegant Scandinavian armchair featuring sculptural bentwood arms, square walnut-stained legs, and Dedar Italian mohair upholstery (Vladimiro, col.12 Lichen). The chair's softly cu...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Scandinavian Mordern, Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair, 1940s
Scandinavian Mordern, Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair, 1940s

Scandinavian Mordern, Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair, 1940s

Located in Rødding, DK

A Danish wingback lounge chair in moss green velvet, circa 1940s. The form is full and generously proportioned — deep seat, rounded arms that curve softly outward, and a tall back wi...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Sculptural high back danish lounge chair in original mohair. Beautiful age on this piece with minimal wear. Excellent craftsmanship shine through in the details and lines. Mohair i...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940’s
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940’s

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940’s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940’S In muslin ready to upholster H: 32 D: 30 W: 30 in.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Danish Scandinavian Modern Beech Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Pair of Danish Scandinavian Modern Beech Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Pair of Danish Scandinavian Modern Beech Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Located in Rødding, DK

This pair of lounge chairs was produced by an Danish cabinetmaker during the 1940s.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's

By Eric Karlén

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheep...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler
Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler

Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler

By Robert Wengler, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Odense, DK

Set of early edition rattan lounge chairs designed by Tove Lindt-Larsen and made by Wengler, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Wonderful cushions with floral motifs. One chair retains origina...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair Danish Cabinetmaker PMJ Chairs, Denmark, 1940’s
Pair Danish Cabinetmaker PMJ Chairs, Denmark, 1940’s

Pair Danish Cabinetmaker PMJ Chairs, Denmark, 1940’s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair Danish Cabinetmaker PMJ Chairs, Denmark, 1940’s In muslin ready to upholster H: 32 D: 30 W: 30 in.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Muslin

Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s
Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s

Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Rødding, DK

Scandinavian wingback lounge chairs from the 1940s, retaining their original olive-green velvet throughout.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær. Armchair upholstered with original patinated leather, with buttons. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs with Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak legs with reupholstered in Gabriel Savak p...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Ash legs with original velvet mohair fabric Style: Mi...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's
Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's

By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant and very rare lounge chair attributed to Designer, Axel Larsson and executed by master carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson at Stockholms Hantverksförening in the 1940's. Frame made f...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Madsen & Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style. The chairs feature the most charming turned...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669
1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1940s. The chair bears some resemblance to Frits Hansen's model 1669 highback. The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority of...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style by a master cabinetmaker. The big chunky cushions h...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark
Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark

Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Custom-made in Denmark, this sheepskin lounge chair is the epitome of luxury and comfort. Upholstered in the finest long wool New Zealand sheepskin, this chair not only feels incredi...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut

Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki
Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki

Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki

By Maija Taimi, Vallilan Puuseppä Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover the timeless elegance of this set of 1940's chairs, originally crafted for the renowned Restaurant Kestikartano in Helsinki, Finland.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Culver City, CA

Could they be designed by Marta Blomstedt? Maybe. Are they fabulous? Absolutely! We ship internationally! Please see our shipping rates! This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is g...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2
Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2

Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2

Located in Rødding, DK

A matched pair of oak lounge chairs in the Danish Modern tradition, upholstered in an original green patterned wool and produced by an accomplished Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s —...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with, nature leather, 1940's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with, nature leather, 1940's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with, nature leather, 1940's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with patinated nature leather. Lose cushion. Stained birch legs. Made in the 1940s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Birch

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Yngve Ekström, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s
Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s

Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

A substantial and imposing pair of Danish wingback armchairs constructed in solid oak and upholstered in their original striped wool, dating from the 1940s. The silhouette is tall an...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back, raised on stained walnut legs. Eight-way hand-tied copper springs under seat, hors...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s

By Hans J. Wegner, Frits Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing "windsor" armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chair is made from solid ash and is sublimely built with many wonderful details showing great craftsmanship...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s
Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s

Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Newly reupholstered. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Swedish stump chair, 1940s
Swedish stump chair, 1940s

Swedish stump chair, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pine stump chair. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Good condition with signs of usage and patina.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

By Sven Markelius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Open Bentwood Arms, 1940s
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Open Bentwood Arms, 1940s

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Open Bentwood Arms, 1940s

Located in Rødding, DK

A pair of Danish lounge chairs with open bentwood armrests, Denmark, 1940s. The backrest rises to a softly flared upper profile — a continuous outward curve that gives the silhouette...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sublime large scale club chair similar to Fritz Hansen's famous low model 1518b and likely made in the early 1940s. The chair comes in two heights and this is the lower of the two. ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s
Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s

Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of Axel Larsson chairs produced by SMF, Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s

By OPE

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s
Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s

Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek 69 chair, birch with red upholstery. The chair is from around 1940-1950. Old Artek stamp on the base. Gorgeous patina on the wooden parts. Later upholstery. Designer Alvar Aalto.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
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1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fur

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 29 in D 34 in

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool. Original Upholstery. Lovely Curves.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s
Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

Located in Madrid, ES

Scandinavian pair of folding chairs made in 1940s, frame in metal and molded birch.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's
Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

Unavailable

H 34 in W 28.6 in D 30 in

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

By Elias Svedberg, Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare chair, curved back on birch legs. Distributed by Knoll in the 1940's for a few years. new upholstery made by NK original label restored reupholstered.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair
Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair

Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in

Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Alvesta, SE

In the style of Mogens Lassen, Fritz Henningsen. Scandinavian design, unknown better manufacturer in Sweden or Denmark. Imagine this elegant armchair in sheepskin or a high qualit...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s

Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 19.89 in D 19.89 in

Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A stained beech chair with a thick webbed leather seating. The chair is attributed to Palle Suenson, as it comes from the office building of the Aarhus Oliefabrik (1938-1942), which ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair
1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair

1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair

Unavailable

H 27 in W 33 in D 33 in

1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Danish easy chair on solid beach legs with green velour upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, 1940s
Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, 1940s

Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, 1940s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in

Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Brussels, BE

Pine chair designed by Goran Malmvall in the 1940s. I have a table to match and a bench. Also two sofa. In very good condition.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen
1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen

1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen

Unavailable

H 37 in W 27.75 in D 34 in

1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Danish lounge chair by Alfred Christensen. Sculpted Beech wood frame refinished. Original Upholstery Alfred Christensen.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s

Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish pine chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s Chairs have been structurally repaired for better stability but maintain original patina. Göran Malmvall...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Hudson, NY

Easy chair with solid beach arms and legs early design from Alfred Christensen Production catalogue from Slagelse Møbelværk no. 4401, 1944.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Larsson, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of high back easy chairs with an oak frame by Axel Larsson. The seating and the armrests are beautifully curved. The chairs have been professionally reupholstered in our in-h...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Yellow Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Yellow Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Yellow Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Maastricht, NL

A lounge chair with a high wingback, made of a stained beech frame with a yellow wool upholstery. The chair has lovely curved and wide arm rests and elegant legs. The original uphol...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 26.38 in

Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Zurich, CH

A roundly curved "Schulz" chair newly upholstered in off-white woven linen, legs in maple wood. Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s.     

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Maple

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 33 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

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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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Upholstery, Beech

Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s
Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s

Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 28.75 in

Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Berlin, DE

Otto Schulz, slipper chair, restored and new reupholstered in alpaca. Excellent condition.  

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Zurich, CH

A pair of low easy chairs in elegantly curved elmwood by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzingers in Stockholm, Sweden, early 1940s. Newly upholstered in curcuma colored linen and cotton.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Elm, Linen

Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 34.26 in D 35.04 in

Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of round Danish club chairs with original green velour upholstery. The chairs are in a very good condition with minor wear to the fabric.    

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s
One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s

One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Paris, FR

Luxuous wingback lounge chair by Danish producer Fritz Hansen, circa 1940. Model 1672. The chair stand on stained beech legs. One has been sold, the one available is the taller on...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Danish Curved Easy Chair with Nut Wood Frame and Blue Wool, 1940s
Danish Curved Easy Chair with Nut Wood Frame and Blue Wool, 1940s

Danish Curved Easy Chair with Nut Wood Frame and Blue Wool, 1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

An easy chair by a Danish cabinetmaker, with a nut wood frame and a greyish blue wool upholstery. The curving out armrests, ending in a scroll, are a beautiful detail.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nutwood

Dining Chairs 10 by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s
Dining Chairs 10 by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s

Dining Chairs 10 by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s

By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Dining chairs (10) by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Early 1940s Fritz Hansen Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, Denmark
Early 1940s Fritz Hansen Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, Denmark

Early 1940s Fritz Hansen Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Hudson, NY

A unique lightness of touch in design makes this chair beautiful from all sides. The deep spring'd seat is complimented by an artfully curved and spindle back. Original birch frame r...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s
Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 17.52 in D 19.49 in

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Set of 4 Danish dining chairs in the style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s. Mahogany and seats with new wool (80%) upholstery. Good vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s
Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 33.86 in

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Berlin, DE

A rare Fritz Hansen high back version of the 1669 lounge armchair. Designed and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, New upholstered in raw natural pale rose colored linen, Denmark, 1940...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2
Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in St-Brais, JU

A pair of MidCentury arm chairs attributed to the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Made in Denmark during the 1940's. Presumably made by Udført hos A.J. Iversen...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1940s
Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1940s

Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

1930s solid oak Windsor chair model CH-18A by master craftsman Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark.   

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

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1940s Scandinavian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s Scandinavian chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s Scandinavian chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a 1940s Scandinavian chair, we have 1054 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s Scandinavian chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s Scandinavian chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s Scandinavian chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Philip Arctander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Scandinavian Chair?

Prices for a 1940s Scandinavian chair start at $100 and top out at $118,850 with the average selling for $6,528.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.