Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in
Fabric, Oak
$2,092Sale Price / item|24% Off
Customizable Scandinavian Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery - Sole Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Scandinavian Modern style teak wood armchair by Uultis with charcoal grey fabric. *Please check
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
$2,450 / item
Scandinavian Stools in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottomans or stools, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of
Fabric, Teak
Two-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950, New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
quality velvet fabric from Kvadrat Raf Simons' collection, Bouclé fabric and new foams. We can
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, reupholstered fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s A comfortable Scandinavian lounge
Fabric, Teak
Elegant Three-Seat Oak Sofa, Denmark. 1960. New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Three-Seat Oak Sofa, Denmark. 1960. New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric. This sofa in excellent
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
$10,624Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in
Metal, Aluminum
$4,929Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in
Metal, Aluminum
$8,924Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian High Back Armchair in Mahogany and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
qualitative armchair. Green striped fabric is used for the upholstery and matches the warm mahogany wooden
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s This charming Scandinavian settee from
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Wingback Chair in Ocean Blue Upholstery and Wood
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, fabric, stained beech, Scandinavia, 1940s This substantial wingback chair
Fabric, Wood
$15,299Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$11,899Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$11,049Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$6,714Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$5,524Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$5,184Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$2,804Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$9,774Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$9,349Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$12,324Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$2,889Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
$3,314Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
subtle contrast and added comfort. Furniture fabric composition: 63% CO and 37% LI. Ideal for both dining
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vodder. Frame of stained beech with very good conditioned all original (1st upholstery) 'Savak' fabric
Fabric, Beech
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Madrid, ES
has a peachy orange color velvet upholstery and is in a good vintage condition.
Fabric, Beech
Pair Industrial Iron Stools 1960s Scandinavian Midcentury Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A simple and classic pair of stools from the industrial Scandinavian midcentury design period. The
Metal, Iron
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
$1,897Sale Price|40% Off
1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Marks and stains to fabric
Hardwood, Fabric
Pair of Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs with Blue Fabric Upholstery
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood, upholstered in blue wool. Manufactured by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, model 134/55.
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Basket Weave Fabric upholstery that wraps the firm, cushioned seat. This combination of natural cane and
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Armchair & Stool, Iron Frame New Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A somehow strict Scandinavian midcentury modern armchair and stool in square tubular iron frame
Iron
$2,307Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Armchair in Cherry Wood and Checked Fabric, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Mid Century Scandinavian Armchair was made around 1960. It is made out of solid
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry
Sylva Daybed with Hand Pleated Upholstery and Scandinavian White Oak
By John Sorensen-Jolink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian minimalism and luxurious texture come together in this six-legged modern daybed. The
Fabric, Oak
$934Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery. Established in
Metal
Scandinavian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful armchair from the 1960s in the style of Esko Pajamies. High quality teak frame with new padding and the washed original 100% virgin wool cover. Quality Features: very good...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery
Located in Madrid, España
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery - Designer Gregorio
Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Duxbury, MA
with early Scandinavian modern design. Designed in the manner of Marta Blomstedt and dating to the
Fabric, Upholstery
1960s Scandinavian Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Scandinavian Modern reclining lounge chair with ottoman. The chair adjusts to a reclining
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$3,749Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian design. Ours has been reupholstered in black and white fabric and features beech legs.
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of lounge Danish armchairs from the 1940s. Reupholstered with a high quality fabric
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Paris, FR
centerpiece in a living room or a bedroom. The combination of the lines and the velvet fabric create a
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$1,920Sale Price / item|24% Off
Customizable Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Walnut Finish, Sole Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Sole Scandinavian Modern style armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, with walnut
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1940s This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely shaped
Fabric, Wood
Danish Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1960s This well-executed sofa convinces visually through the well
Fabric, Wood
Danish Armchair in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, dining chair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. This Danish armchair in solid
Fabric, Oak
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both
Fabric, Beech
Elegant Hans Olsen Teak and Oak armchair. Circa 1960. New Upholstery.
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Scandinavian dining chair or armchair from the 1960s, designed by Hans Olsen and produced
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak, Teak, Fabric
Alvar Aalto Sofa 544 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 44 with Zebra upholstery
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Birch
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s This lovely and comfortable Danish chair features wings
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blending modern glamour with Nordic simplicity, this Scandinavian-style lounge chair by Jonathan
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Norwegian Dining Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, beech, fabric, Norway, 1960s This Norwegian elegant dining chair shows beautiful
Fabric, Beech
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid
Fabric, Wood
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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