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Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
Located in Paris, FR
by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness.
This designers lounge chair is
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool
Scandinavian Designer Dining or Office Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Dynamic lines and contrasting colors represent Coast wild cliffs. At the same time this chair
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian modern lounge chairs, unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern armchairs by anonymous designer from the 1960s.
Legs of stained beech and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This dining chair takes exquisite inspiration from Danish design and Portuguese heritage through
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool
Scandinavian Designer Dining Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
of the chair embrace the whole piece, The minimalistic creased lines and the functional form are
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner designed in 1949 for Carl
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Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 76 in W 51 in D 55 in
A Scandinavian Style Designer Solid Oak Armchair with a Laminated Back and Seat.
Located in London, GB
A Scandinavian style designer armchair. It is a well designed oak and teak armchair with nice wide
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 45.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Swedish designer elegant lounge chairs, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by unknown Swedish designer and cabinetmaker.
Generous proportions and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lounge chair by anonymous designer, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful lounge chair made by unknown Swedish designer during the middle of the 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 33” H x 16.5” W
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink velvet and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red leather lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green mohair and beech lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced by an
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and floral printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 16.5”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.75”.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 14
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and walnut lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Repair to one armrest
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Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat height
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green bouclé fabric and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green bouclé fabric and stained beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white bouclé fabric and birch slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Seat height 12.5”
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height 16”
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Denmark, c
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Leather, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown leather and dark-stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, c
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height is
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige bouclé fabric and dark-stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed fabric and stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
14.5
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off white bouclé lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
17" seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great rocking chair by anonymous designer and unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden during the first half
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish designer rocking chairs, elm and alpaca, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish Modern rocking chairs from the 1940s. Made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker.
Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Elm
Swedish designer and cabinetmaker art deco lounge chairs, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by anonymous designer for Swedish cabinetmaker in the beginning of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, off white fabric and brass nail lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.25 in W 31.25 in D 36 in
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Red Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
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Find many varieties of an authentic designer chairs Scandinavian available at 1stDibs. Each designer chairs Scandinavian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a designer chairs Scandinavian, we have 3237 options in-stock, while there are 962 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect designer chairs Scandinavian — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A designer chairs Scandinavian, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made designer chairs Scandinavian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
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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.
Questions About Designer Chairs Scandinavian
- What is Scandinavian design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
- What is a chair designer called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- Who designed the Aeron chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
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