Moduline Rosewood Sofa Love Seat
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, 1960. This sofa has a solid rosewood frame and flawless wool covered seats.
Wool, Rosewood
Wood Love Seat with Mocha Sheepskin
Located in New York, US
Mid-Century Scandinavian 2-Seater Setee in Wood and Bouclé Fabric, 1950s. Reupholstered in mocha
Sheepskin, Wood
Velvet Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
Alfred Christensen - Tissø Love Seat Sofa The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa
Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Custom Made Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$8,584 / item
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$12,062 / item
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$14,066
H 33.47 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of
Fabric, Oak
$8,856 / item
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Love-Seat Sofa by Alfred Kristensen. Available in COM upholstery
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Bouclé, Beech, Wool, Sheepskin, Mohair, Oak, Walnut
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in W 47.5 in D 32 in
2 IB Koford Larsen Selig Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofa Love Seats
By Selig
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century modern IB Koford Larsen for Selig Danish / Scandinavian settees or love
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,177
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Grace Sofa Love Seat in Cream Boucle, Mid Century Design 1940's
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1940’s sofa is a beautiful example of Swedish Grace design, blending simplicity with refined craftsmanship. Its unique silhouette features elongated, slightly angled elm...
Bouclé, Birch
$2,961Sale Price|70% Off
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 28.75 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Moss Green High Wing Back Sofa or Settee
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, modern and intimate Scandinavian Danish love seat, settee, sofa or couch in the Mid
Upholstery, Hardwood
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
By Finn Juhl, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s. Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sofa/love seat in
Wool
Danish Love Seat, Soft Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Two-seater sofa with stained beech legs. Upholstered with light and very soft lambswool. Designed
Lambskin
A Mid Century Rope or Cord Scandinavian Love Seat with Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Danish love seat with wooden arm rests and matching ottoman both upholstered in cord or
Rope, Wood
Mid Century Love Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Classic Mid-Century Modern, Danish wood love seat.
Teak
Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of
Fabric, Oak
Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og walnut. New upholstered with walnut elegance
Leather, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa, c1950s Love seat sofa designed and made in Denmark in the
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Boucle Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Loveseat, c1950s Two person love-seat sofa in the manner of Finn
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker love seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Swedish Cabinetmaker Green Velvet Love Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, England
Swedish cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa, 1950s Curved, art-deco style sofa produced in Sweden
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Unmarked. Set includes : Sofa: 75 1/4" L x 33" D x 27 1/2" H, Seat 16" H Love seat: 52" L x 33
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa / love seat Lambswool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa / love seat new upholstered with lambswool. Legs of beech. Made
Lambskin, Beech
MCM Danish Modern Love Seat / Settee with Teak Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM Danish modern love seat / settee with teak frame, circa 1970s. Great lines and
Chenille, Teak
Love Seat in Black Leather and Rosewood by Scapa of Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare two-seat sofa or loveseat by Scapa of Sweden, circa 1965. Scapa made some really
Leather, Rosewood, Down
Sold
H 28.5 in W 52.25 in D 29.5 in
Kurt Ostervig Attributed Love Seat or Settee in Red Leather Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
patina mainly on the seat cushions. Leather is still nice and soft and in great overall condition ideal
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 27 in W 52 in D 33 in
IB Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Sofa Settee Love Seat
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern IB Kofod Larsen for Selig Danish / Scandinavian settee / love seat or sofa
Walnut
Sold
H 32.5 in W 71 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Skipper Mobler Maple Bentwood Sofa Couch Love Seat
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Skipper Mobler Furniture Co couch or Sofa. Made in Denmark featuring bentwood maple frame with rounded form a neutral upholstery.
Upholstery, Maple
Scandinavian Bench of Fruitwood
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Scandinavian (probably Swedish) love seat bench or settee of fruitwood, featuring
Upholstery
Stunning Scandinavian Modern Teak Love Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage two-person loveseat features simple yet stylish vintage construction. Unique tapered leg frame complete with angled upturned armrests make a fantastic visual st...
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Scallop Sofa, c1940s A uniquely shaped love-seat sofa designed and
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa, c1950s Love seat sofa designed and made in Denmark in the
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Love Seat Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa This 2-person love seat sofa was produced by a Danish
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Love Seat Sofa, circa 1940s. This 2-person sofa produced by a Danish
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Black leather love seat sofa from Mid Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely comfortable and chic black leather love seat sofa
Leather
Leather Love Seat and Armchair by Grandt
By Grandt Møbler
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish modern two-person sofa with solid cherry frame, loose cushions in back and seat, upholstered
Leather, Cherry
Danish Modern Leather Love Seat Sofa by Stouby
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous quality Danish two seater sofa in original dark chocolate brown leather made by Stouby
Leather
Love Seater Designed by Finn Juhl in 1946, Denmark.
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two seat sofa designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Carl Brorup in 1946. Shown and documented
Love Seat #147 by Hvidt and Molgaard for France & Sons
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Hvidt and Molgaard 147 Settee This vintage small sofa is a rare piece, though you might have seen the matching chairs in the first couple of seasons in Don Drapers o...
Oak
Danish Modern Love Seat by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century sofa/love seat designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France
Teak, Upholstery
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$5,274 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$2,989 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition in Patience & Gough recycled velvet by Noom
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
$750Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Beige Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 * Year: circa...
Wood, Pine
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches, scuffs and wear to the patination. Stamped ...
Bronze
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Oval Mirror with Murano Glass by Studio Glustin.
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Beautiful mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Mirror, Murano Glass
$703Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
Oak
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
Pair of Organic Modern Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning bedside table that epitomizes chic functionality and natural elegance. Framed with robust oak, known for its durability and graceful aging, it is adorned with genuine, unt...
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
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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