Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This dining chair takes exquisite inspiration from Danish design and Portuguese heritage through
Birch, Wool
Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea of design. Lounge chair in
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Broderna Anderssons Arm Chairs - COM Ready
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge club chairs from Swedish heritage brand Broderna Anderssons
Muslin
Pair of c1950s Blond Birch Scandinavian Swedish Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of c1950s Blond Birch Scandinavian Swedish Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
Birch
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern of Curved Arm lounge chair with White linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern curved arm lounge chair with white linen upholstery. Beautiful design with
Steel
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
Bespooke Scandinavian Modern Blonde Slat Wood "Staple" Arm Lounge chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully crafted mid-century style Scandinavian lounge chair featuring gently curved plywood
Wood
$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs. Seats are matching
Teak
$4,125Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
By Svein Bjørneng, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde old growth Scandinavian pine low lounge chairs with new
Leather, Pine
Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness
By Ekornes
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of lounge chairs featuring exposed bentwood frames, with supple brown leather
Leather, Wood
$2,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$2,064Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair is a beautiful fusion of walnut wood and velvet upholstery, offering both luxury and comfort in a sleek, modern design. With its clean lines and refined proportion...
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$2,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$2,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$2,350 / set
Danish Modern Leather & Rosewood Arm Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original pair of circa 1960s Danish Modern Arm Chairs. They
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Organic Arm Chair in Solid Birch, Curved Back, 1950s Design
By Charlotte Perriand, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
the restrained elegance and functional clarity of mid-century Scandinavian design. The chair features
Birch
$4,812 / item
High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern high back armchair. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwi...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Krogenæs pair of lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid pine and boucle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of lounge chairs / armchairs made by Krogenæs in Norway. Made of solid pine. New upholstered
Bouclé, Pine
J L Moller Model 66 Dining Arm Chairs
By Jorgen Moller
Located in Springfield, OR
A wonderful and rare set of 6 arm chairs by Danish company J L Moller. This is the model 66 chair
Papercord, Teak
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
Papercord, Walnut
Round Arm Lounge Chair, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern round arm Danish style armchair. Handmade beech frame and sprung seat. Newly
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
Papercord, Walnut
Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Osvaldo Borsani, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure mohair fabric with a feather cushion solid oak feet. Also available in COM. Handmade in England. Fa...
Beech, Oak, Mohair
Alvar Aalto Tank Arm Chair Model 400 in Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A mid century Alvar Aalto “Tank” chair, model 400, produced by Artek in the 1950s. This example has
Sheepskin, Birch
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for and Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
Papercord, Oak
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Black Lacquered Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &T
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
Papercord, Oak
Danish Modern Scoop Arm Walnut Lounge Chair with Adjustable Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern scoop arm walnut lounge chair with adjustable ottoman. Solid walnut
Walnut
Fantastic Danish Modern Paddle Arm Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Danish modern paddle arm teak lounge chair. This piece retains its original woven
Upholstery, Teak
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930
By Elias Barup
Located in Oirlo, LI
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930 These exquisite 1930s oak and
Bouclé, Wood
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handcrafted beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Handmade in E...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mahogany Lounge Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J
Mahogany, Upholstery
Rosewood and Leather Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid
Leather
Carl Malmsten rocking arm chair of birch, model Lille Åland
By Carl Malmsten, Stolab
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Carl Malmsten rocking armchair in solid birch. With cushion of lambskin. Model Lille Åland, made by Stolab
Pine, Lambskin, Birch
$3,655 / set
Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Møbelsnedkeri
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for
Wool, Teak
6 Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs Uldum Mobelfabrik att Johannes Andersen
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
. Time to elevate your dining experience!!! This is a set of 6 Scandinavian Modern dining chairs 2 arm
Fabric, Teak
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room. Handmade by
Rush, Oak
1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
low slung lounge chairs are so comfortable! They are really the kind of chairs you can curl up in
Metal
Borge Mogensen Danish Oak Leather Spanish Sling Dining arm Chair model 3237
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik arm chair model 3237 in oak Original leather Made in
Leather, Oak
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room. Handmade in
Rush, Oak
Arm Chair in Black Linen by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1947
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated birch armchair with a black linen webbed seat and cane wrapped arms.
Birch
J.L. Moller Model #404 Danish Teak Arm Dining Desk Chair - Mid-Century Modern -
By Jorgen Moller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Danish Modern arm dining or desk chair by manufactured by J.L. Moller Model #404 and
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Oxford" Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reupholstered in a lapis velour. Height cannot be adjusted. Unmarked. H: 50" x L: (arm to arm) 24.25" x D: 23.25
Aluminum
Arm Chair in Solid Teak and New Upholstery by Benny Linden Designs, c. 1970s
By Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
with exceptional variegated woodgrains this gorgeous desk chair features new upholstery, redone in a
Fabric, Teak
Oak Arm Chair with Wenge Inlay by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
Oak, Wenge
Model 62 Rosewood Arm Chair by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers, Denmark, c. 1962
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
anything.” Møller was awarded the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981. The Model 62 chair was first
Rosewood
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
Leather, Teak
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Danish Chaise Lounge in Boucle with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and extremely comfortable Mid Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair. The modern lines and
Bouclé, Teak, Walnut
$1,500 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century Modern pair of arm chairs make the perfect eye catching addition to any seating arrangement
Upholstery, Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Norell Style Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s.
By Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Norell Style Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern arm
Leather, Oak
Helge Sibast Danish Beech Arm Chair
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish armchair designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Furniture, #8, 1960, Denmark. The chair is
Leather, Beech
Danish Wicker Cane Arm Chair, ca. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This chair is a vintage-style rattan armchair from approximately the 1960s, featuring a warm honey
Wicker, Cane
Neoclassic Cork & Twig Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental Neoclassic style cork & twig arm chair. (Scandinavian, late 19th/20th Cent)
Cork, Twig
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oak, Green Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Blending natural craftsmanship with urban elegance, the Essex armchair is inspired by the sleek architecture of New York City. Featuring a solid oak frame, it brings warmth and durab...
Suede, Wood, Oak
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair by Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature
Beech, Oak
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature
Beech, Oak
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
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.
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.
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