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Scandinavian Modern Elm Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Swedish chairs in curved solid elm and black skai by Yngve Ekstrom 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Gemla
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian chairs. Magnificent frame in curved solid elm. In the same spirit as Gio Ponti's Superleggera chair, these very elegant chairs are light and sturdy. Very high-...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Elm

Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs in Leather Elm
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud E. Hansen for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik, set of eight dining chairs, leather, elm, Denmark, 1952 A refined set of dining chairs, designed by Danish designer Knud E. Hansen a...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Set of Six Frits Schlegel 'Husum' Chairs in Elm, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of six dining chairs was designed by the Danish designer and architect Frits Schlegel in the 1930s. This model 'Husum' chair was designed by Schlegel for the teacher's ...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm, Bentwood

Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Husum' Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Husum' chairs, elm, beech. Denmark, 1930 Danish designer Frits Schlegel created the 'Husum' chair which got manufactured by Fritz Hansen...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Beech

Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Husum' Chairs
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Husum' Chairs
$12,700 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.89 in D 19.69 in
Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 12 beautiful dining chairs in stained elmwood and leather by Axel Larsson, custom made for a Swedish Court of Appeals. Dignified design with tall backs, discreet curves and a ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson
Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson
$12,635 / set
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

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Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Mid Century Ercol dining Chairs Blonde Elm & Beech Model 391 Set Of 2
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 2 vintage dining / kitchen chairs. Designed by Ercolani and manufactured by Ercol model 391. 60s This classic design in solid elm and beech by Lucian Ercolani is arguably one ...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Midcentury Ercol Set of 2 Blonde Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Ercol Set of 2 Blonde Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960s. Beautiful iconic chairs. These iconic Windsor Chairs were made between 1958 and 1985 - we know this because only...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Mid century Ercol Set Of 3 Blonde Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960's
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Ercol Set of 3 Blonde Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960's.. Beautiful iconic chairs. These iconic Windsor Chairs were made between 1958 and 1985 - we know this because only ...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Pair of Brutalist T-Chairs by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A lovely pair of minimalist chairs by Olavi Hanninen hand-crafted in solid elm. Finland, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Elm

Listing for S: Set of Two Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
By Mikko Nupponen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Listing for S: Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, set of 2 dining chairs, stained elmwood, Finland, 1950. Robust sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured b...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Armchairs in Ash
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of eight armchairs, ash, Denmark, 1970s. Bulky set of eight organic and natural armchairs in solid ash. A Scandinavian design with a r...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Elm

Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Armchairs in Ash
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Armchairs in Ash
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, set of 6 dining chairs, stained elmwood, Finland, 1950. Robust sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nuppo...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
Set of Six Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Dining Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Set of Six, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very elegant set of elm wooden chairs by Olavi Hänninen. The crown shaped backrests are unique. These are great chairs to create a warm and cosy interior for the cold winter mo...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Elm

Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Set of 10 Elm Chairs, Finland, 1950
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 10 chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. These chairs are made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Very minimalistic, yet ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Elm

Olavi Hanninen Side Chairs, Finland, 1950
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950. These chairs are made of stained elm wood, sculpturally crafted, handma...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Elm

Olavi Hanninen Side Chairs, Finland, 1950
Olavi Hanninen Side Chairs, Finland, 1950
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Elm Wood and White Rope 6 Dining Chairs Danish Design and Midcentury Style
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of six dining chairs: aerial black elm wooden structure, on a white rope seat. Retro and Danish look, elegant and in excellent state (never used)!
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...

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Rope, Elm

Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 12 beautiful dining chairs in stained elmwood and leather by Axel Larsson, custom-made for a Swedish Court of Appeals. Dignified design with tall backs, discreet curves and a ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson
Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Rare Set of Ten Danish Modern Dining Chairs, Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Crockett, CA
Rare set of ten Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder. The teak backs retain the original caned inserts. The seats have a floating design in the way they attach to the frame. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Set of four Dining Occasional Chairs in Elmwood
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern group of four solid elmwood dining chairs with back panels decorated with marquetry. Newly restored and upholstered in a neutral color velvet. Measures: Heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare Danish modern dining chairs by Niels Eilersen. This set of six dining chairs have been completely restored. These chairs are very similar to "The Chair" by Hans Wegner.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Faux Leather

Set of Ten Erik Chambert Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of ten Swedish elmwood and ebonized chairs by Erik Chambert Chairs, Circa 1940, comprising of 10 side chairs each with a curved ladder back with carved splats, drop-in upholste...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of Ten Erik Chambert Chairs
Set of Ten Erik Chambert Chairs
H 34 in W 19 in D 17 in
Scandinavian Modern Klismos Dining Chairs in Elm Set of Six
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Scandinavian Modern dining chairs in the Klismos model. Each chair is constructed of solid elmwood with elm and palisander veneer on the backrest. Fully restored and uphol...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Palisander

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Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting a singular 'Monk' chair, crafted by the esteemed Italian designer duo, Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Constructed with patinated Ash wood and adorned with thick, genuine saddle leat...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
On Hold
$2,767
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage Burl Wood finish. Dimensions: 16" H x 36" DIA About this piece: Natural variations ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl

Italian Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Bedside Tables Night Stands, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design rattan bamboo bedside table night stands with wood shelf, Italy 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and this shows normal si...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Classic Cabinet / Sideboard Made in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern Buffet, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A fine rectangular classic buffet cabinet / sideboard in oak with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Beautiful sculptural front design and lovely warm patina....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight dining chairs by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with green leather seats. Elegant slender lines with tall, ribbed backs. Decor of brass nails around the corners of the ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Bohemian art nouveau Phenomen Genre 2/484 (also known as Medici) pattern Loetz vase dating from around 1902. This beautiful vase stands on a rounded spread fo...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Blown Glass

Asymmetrical Mirror, Features Organic Rattan Cane Frame Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
Discover the allure of asymmetry with this lovely Mirror! The organic rattan cane frame adds a distinctive shape, creating a magnificent focal point in any living room, bedroom, or e...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan, Glass

Asymmetrical Mirror, Features Organic Rattan Cane Frame Mirror
Asymmetrical Mirror, Features Organic Rattan Cane Frame Mirror
On Hold
$837
H 23.43 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Spanish Style Iron Leather Curule Stool Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of mid-century modern wrought iron stools or benches featuring greco-roman style curule legs. Crafted from solid wrought iron having a desirable aged patina with an app...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Spanish Style Iron Leather Curule Stool Benches
Pair of Spanish Style Iron Leather Curule Stool Benches
On Hold
$4,000 / set
H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Danish Art Nouveau, Handcrafted Dressing Table / Desk in Pine, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Danish Art Nouveau dressing table or writing desk, handcrafted in the early 20th century, showcases the refined craftsmanship of a Danish cabinetmaker. Constructed from ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
$850 / item
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
$38,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 34.5 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, Elegant Bar Cabinet in Oak with Green Glass, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A refined bar cabinet from the 1960s, crafted in warm-toned oak and fronted with geometric green glass panels. The textured glass catches light beautifully, forming subtle square pat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936. With makers label specifying production year 1936. Seat Heigh...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Jute, Birch

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Scandinavian Modern Elm Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Scandinavian modern elm dining room chairs available for sale. Scandinavian modern elm dining room chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many Scandinavian modern elm dining room chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen and Axel Larsson produced popular Scandinavian modern elm dining room chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Scandinavian Modern Elm Dining Room Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,278, while they’re typically $493 on the low end and $23,200 highest priced.

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 Dining Room Chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.