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High Back Scandinavian Armchair

Scandinavian Modern High-Back  Armchair 1970s
Scandinavian Modern High-Back  Armchair 1970s

Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair 1970s

$430

H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in

Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair 1970s

Located in Debrecen, HU

This high-back vintage armchair is an iconic piece of modern furniture design from the 1970s. Its

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian High Back Armchair in Mahogany and Green Striped Upholstery
Scandinavian High Back Armchair in Mahogany and Green Striped Upholstery

Scandinavian High Back Armchair in Mahogany and Green Striped Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

High back armchair, mahogany, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. This high back chair strongly resembles

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s, Danish high-backed armchair, reupholstered, wool, oak wood.
1950s, Danish high-backed armchair, reupholstered, wool, oak wood.

1950s, Danish high-backed armchair, reupholstered, wool, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish high-backed armchair. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality light gray

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960s, Danish High Back Armchair, Original Upholstery, Green Velour
1960s, Danish High Back Armchair, Original Upholstery, Green Velour

1960s, Danish High Back Armchair, Original Upholstery, Green Velour

$1,216Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

1960s, Danish High Back Armchair, Original Upholstery, Green Velour

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish high back armchair. Original upholstery in light green velour, very good condition

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s, Danish high back armchair, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
1970s, Danish high back armchair, furniture velour, oak wood legs.

1970s, Danish high back armchair, furniture velour, oak wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish high back armchair. Original honey yellow furniture velour, oak wood legs. Original

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1970s, Danish high back armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
1970s, Danish high back armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.

1970s, Danish high back armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish high back armchair. Original turquoise green furniture wool, solid oak wood. Original

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish high back black leather armchair with mahogany frame
Danish high back black leather armchair with mahogany frame

Danish high back black leather armchair with mahogany frame

By Kaare Klint

Located in DK

This high back armchair of mahogany was designed by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) back in 1939. It was

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1970s, Danish high-backed armchair with stool, wool, teak wood.
1970s, Danish high-backed armchair with stool, wool, teak wood.

1970s, Danish high-backed armchair with stool, wool, teak wood.

$5,783 / set

H 40.56 in W 36.62 in D 36.23 in

1970s, Danish high-backed armchair with stool, wool, teak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish high-backed armchair with ottoman. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality grey

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker
High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker

High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker

By Mostly Danish Furniture

Located in DK

This highback armchair by a Danish cabinetmaker has a frame of nutwood. It is upholstered with

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.
1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.

1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.

$862Sale Price|42% Off

H 40.56 in W 31.89 in D 33.08 in

1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1955-60s, Danish design. High back armchair in floral multicolor fabric. Original very good

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s

High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish armchair in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s. Good original condition. Recently treated

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair

1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair

$4,012Sale Price|35% Off

H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in

1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

back. Beautifully carved and arched legs. Rare, high back. Comfortable seat. On the corners the rope is

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Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Raffia, Oak

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in The Hague, NL

seat. The high back with the buttoned backrest and the refined texture of the bouclé fabric add to the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Dronten, NL

This rare high back armchair made of Oregon Pine is without a doubt among the great Swedish chair

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Danish High Back Pine and Wicker Tage Poulsen Mid-century Lounge Chair, 1960s
Danish High Back Pine and Wicker Tage Poulsen Mid-century Lounge Chair, 1960s

Danish High Back Pine and Wicker Tage Poulsen Mid-century Lounge Chair, 1960s

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.52 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in

Danish High Back Pine and Wicker Tage Poulsen Mid-century Lounge Chair, 1960s

By Tage Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish High-back Wicker and Rattan brutalist armchair by the Danish architect Tage Poulsen. Ca

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Pine

High armchair in bent beech and recent fabric, Konkav model, Paul Bode Federholz
High armchair in bent beech and recent fabric, Konkav model, Paul Bode Federholz

High armchair in bent beech and recent fabric, Konkav model, Paul Bode Federholz

By Deutsche Federholz-Gesellschaft, Paul Bode

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian high-back armchair. Its graceful, one-piece bentwood frame gives it a very

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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, red furniture velour.
1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, red furniture velour.

1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, red furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish high back armchair. Scandinavian design directly from Denmark. Original very good

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen

High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern Upholstered "Scania" Armchair By Folke Ohlsson
Scandinavian Modern Upholstered "Scania" Armchair By Folke Ohlsson

Scandinavian Modern Upholstered "Scania" Armchair By Folke Ohlsson

By Dux of Sweden, Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This exceptional Scandinavian Modern high-back upholstered armchair was designed by the Swedish

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Danish Modern High Back Oak Armchair
Danish Modern High Back Oak Armchair

Danish Modern High Back Oak Armchair

Unavailable

H 40.25 in W 26 in D 29.5 in

Danish Modern High Back Oak Armchair

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern high back arm chair. Oak frame, newly upholstered in highest quality vibrant red

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Danish High Back Leather and Fabric Armchair
Danish High Back Leather and Fabric Armchair

Danish High Back Leather and Fabric Armchair

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in

Danish High Back Leather and Fabric Armchair

Located in Melbourne, AU

Danish high back armchair, circa 1960s. Maker unknown. In excellent condition, with leather arm

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Danish Modern High-Back Armchair with Chrome Legs
Danish Modern High-Back Armchair with Chrome Legs

Danish Modern High-Back Armchair with Chrome Legs

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 28 in D 31 in

Danish Modern High-Back Armchair with Chrome Legs

Located in Dorchester, MA

Made in Denmark in the style of Hans Wegner or Arne Jacobsen, this high-back armchair features a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

High Back Armchair in Mahogany by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
High Back Armchair in Mahogany by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

High Back Armchair in Mahogany by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

High Back Armchair in Mahogany by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A beautiful spoke back armchair in mahogany with dark green leather upholstery. Designed by Josef

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Design, Henry Walter Klein, Pair of High-Backed Armchairs, Swivel Base
Danish Design, Henry Walter Klein, Pair of High-Backed Armchairs, Swivel Base

Danish Design, Henry Walter Klein, Pair of High-Backed Armchairs, Swivel Base

By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein

Located in Tarm, DK

Henry Walter Klein, high-backed armchairs, swivel center column, 1970s. Lounge chairs upholstered

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish High Back Lounge Chair, 1960's
Swedish High Back Lounge Chair, 1960's

Swedish High Back Lounge Chair, 1960's

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in

Swedish High Back Lounge Chair, 1960's

Located in Lingfield, GB

Swedish mid-century high back lounge chair circa 1960's. Solid teak frame with original soft

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Danish Oak High-Back Model 290 Lounge Chair
Vintage Danish Oak High-Back Model 290 Lounge Chair

Vintage Danish Oak High-Back Model 290 Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 30 in D 28 in

Vintage Danish Oak High-Back Model 290 Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Vancouver, BC

tweed. Features high headrest, splayed legs and wide armrests. Made in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s
Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s

Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Sought after Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair model 1672 made circa 1942 (see catalog from that

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

High Back 'Safari Chair' with Slung Tan Leather Seat by Erik Worts
High Back 'Safari Chair' with Slung Tan Leather Seat by Erik Worts

High Back 'Safari Chair' with Slung Tan Leather Seat by Erik Worts

By Erik Worts

Located in Babworth, Retford

Manufactured by Neils Eilersen. Denmark, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish High Back Armchair, 1960s, Wool, Beech, Completely Restored
Danish High Back Armchair, 1960s, Wool, Beech, Completely Restored

Danish High Back Armchair, 1960s, Wool, Beech, Completely Restored

Located in Tarm, DK

Danish design, armchair. Produced in circa 1960. Stained beech wood, neck pillow, loose seat

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair on Pyramide Foot by Rob Parry, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair on Pyramide Foot by Rob Parry, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Lotus Lounge Chair on Pyramide Foot by Rob Parry, 1960s

By Robert Parry, De Ster Gelderland

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Ster. Elegant, high back and Scandinavian style armchair, seating placed on a grey lacquered pyramide

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Modern High Back Winged Armchairs
Pair of Scandinavian Modern High Back Winged Armchairs

Pair of Scandinavian Modern High Back Winged Armchairs

Located in Astoria, NY

A Scandinavian Modern pair of high backed, winged armchairs with deep seats and dramatically curved

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair with 16 Buttons
Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair with 16 Buttons

Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair with 16 Buttons

Located in New York, NY

A Scandinavian modern upholstered armchair with a high-back. The chair soft forms are offset by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern High Back Teak Armchair Newly Restored
Scandinavian Modern High Back Teak Armchair Newly Restored

Scandinavian Modern High Back Teak Armchair Newly Restored

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian Modern high back stained teak armchair. Chair has newly restored frames and newly

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian High Back Armchairs 1950s Newly Upholstered Sheepskin
Scandinavian High Back Armchairs 1950s Newly Upholstered Sheepskin

Scandinavian High Back Armchairs 1950s Newly Upholstered Sheepskin

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Exquisite pair of Scandinavian high-back lounge chairs - Newly reupholstered with off-white

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

70s, Scandinavian Design, High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood
70s, Scandinavian Design, High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood

70s, Scandinavian Design, High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, Scandinavian design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Pair of High Back Teak Armchairs from Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Pair of High Back Teak Armchairs from Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Pair of High Back Teak Armchairs from Denmark

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian Modern pair of high back stained teak armchairs. Chairs have newly restored frames and

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair By Folke Ohlsson For DUX
Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair By Folke Ohlsson For DUX

Scandinavian Modern High-Back Armchair By Folke Ohlsson For DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare and beautiful Scandinavian Modern high-back lounge chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson and

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern High Back Teak Armchair, 1960s
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern High Back Teak Armchair, 1960s

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern High Back Teak Armchair, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This tall modernist armchair was made in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame is made of dark brown teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Kaare Klint High Back Armchairs
Kaare Klint High Back Armchairs

Kaare Klint High Back Armchairs

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H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 23.23 in

Kaare Klint High Back Armchairs

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Kaare Klint high back armchairs, model no 5999 (The "Nørrevold Chair"). Executed by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

1960s, Scandinavian Design, Restored High-Back Recliner, Oak Wood
1960s, Scandinavian Design, Restored High-Back Recliner, Oak Wood

1960s, Scandinavian Design, Restored High-Back Recliner, Oak Wood

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Scandinavian design. Renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair. Quality bottle green

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fritz Hansen High Back Armchair, circa 1940s
Fritz Hansen High Back Armchair, circa 1940s

Fritz Hansen High Back Armchair, circa 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

A Danish polished beechwood and upholstered high back armchair by Fritz Hansen, circa 1940s, re

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Style of Paolo Buffa High Back Armchair
Style of Paolo Buffa High Back Armchair

Style of Paolo Buffa High Back Armchair

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H 50 in W 26.5 in D 29 in

Style of Paolo Buffa High Back Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD...Definitely favoring modern Italian design of the same period, this very highback armchair

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

70s, Danish high-backed armchair, teak wood, reupholstered
70s, Danish high-backed armchair, teak wood, reupholstered

70s, Danish high-backed armchair, teak wood, reupholstered

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, completely renovated-reupholstered Danish high-backed armchair. Brand new upholstery with

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1970s, Danish High-Backed Armchair, Teak, Fabric, Cowskind
1970s, Danish High-Backed Armchair, Teak, Fabric, Cowskind

1970s, Danish High-Backed Armchair, Teak, Fabric, Cowskind

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, completely renovated, reupholstered high back armchair. Brand new upholstery with natural

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Fabric, Teak

Hans Olsen High Back Armchair in Black Leather
Hans Olsen High Back Armchair in Black Leather

Hans Olsen High Back Armchair in Black Leather

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H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in

Hans Olsen High Back Armchair in Black Leather

By Hans Olsen

Located in London, GB

Popular design from the 1960s by Hans Olsen. This chair in excellent condition with minor imperfections as shown in pictures. This chair was probably made in the 1970s. Legs made of ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Vintage Velour
1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Vintage Velour

1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Vintage Velour

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Swedish design. Refurbished-reupholstered high-back armchair. Upholstered in quality dark blue

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool
1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool

1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Swedish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back earflap chair. Upholstered in

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

High Back Armchairs by Carl Gustav Hiort of Ornas
High Back Armchairs by Carl Gustav Hiort of Ornas

High Back Armchairs by Carl Gustav Hiort of Ornas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of wingback tufted metallic suede armchairs standing on four ebony wood legs with silver

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

1970s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Dark Blue Fabric
1970s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Dark Blue Fabric

1970s, Swedish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Dark Blue Fabric

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Swedish design. Refurbished high-back armchair. Quality dark blue furniture fabric

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970, Vintage Danish High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood
1970, Vintage Danish High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood

1970, Vintage Danish High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, Danish design. Refurbished high-back armchair. Upholstered in quality felt, light blue

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered high-back armchair, bottle green fabric.
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered high-back armchair, bottle green fabric.

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered high-back armchair, bottle green fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Danish designed high back armchair. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality bottle green

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1970s, Danish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood
1970s, Danish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood

1970s, Danish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Furniture Wool, Teak Wood

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, Danish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair. Quality carry-yellow

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

High Backed Armchair Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
High Backed Armchair Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

High Backed Armchair Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Stockholm, SE

High backed armchair designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Ash and wool upholstery

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Kaare Klint, High Back Armchair in Original Niger Leather, 1940's.
Kaare Klint, High Back Armchair in Original Niger Leather, 1940's.

Kaare Klint, High Back Armchair in Original Niger Leather, 1940's.

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Klint 'Nørrevold' armchair, model no. 5999. This is the largest chair in the series of "Red Chairs" that

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

70s, Danish Design by Jørgen Bækmark for FDB, Reupholstered High-Backed Armchair
70s, Danish Design by Jørgen Bækmark for FDB, Reupholstered High-Backed Armchair

70s, Danish Design by Jørgen Bækmark for FDB, Reupholstered High-Backed Armchair

By Jørgen Bækmark

Located in Tarm, 82

Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler. Completely restored high back armchair. Quality green-blue furniture

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish High Backed Wing Chair
Danish High Backed Wing Chair

Danish High Backed Wing Chair

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H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Danish High Backed Wing Chair

Located in London, GB

Simple high backed chair on tall elegant legs. Newly re-upholstered and in great condition. Came

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back
Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back

By OY BJ Dahlqvist

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a high back Mid-Century Danish modern armchair made in Finland. No original

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Armchair with High Back, Model GE290A by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA, 1960s
Armchair with High Back, Model GE290A by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA, 1960s

Armchair with High Back, Model GE290A by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair with high back, model GE290A, designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s and manufactured by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Bruno Mathsson "Eva" High Back Armchair in Birch & Hemp by Karl Mathsson, 1940s
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" High Back Armchair in Birch & Hemp by Karl Mathsson, 1940s

Bruno Mathsson "Eva" High Back Armchair in Birch & Hemp by Karl Mathsson, 1940s

By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century wooden armchair model "Eva" in birch and hemp webbing by Bruno Mathsson produced

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Hans Wegner GE-260 High Back Chair
Hans Wegner GE-260 High Back Chair

Hans Wegner GE-260 High Back Chair

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H 40.16 in W 27.17 in D 32.68 in

Hans Wegner GE-260 High Back Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

High back version of Hans Wegner's GE-260 chair for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1960. This example comes

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

High-Back Wing Chair, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
High-Back Wing Chair, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s

High-Back Wing Chair, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s

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H 43.51 in W 32.49 in D 25.99 in

High-Back Wing Chair, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

High-back wing chair, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s. Mahogany and horsehair. Measures: H: 110.5 cm

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Vintage Leather High Back Arm Chair, Denmark 1947
Borge Mogensen Vintage Leather High Back Arm Chair, Denmark 1947

Borge Mogensen Vintage Leather High Back Arm Chair, Denmark 1947

By Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinarily rare and wonderful chair. Although similar in design to many of his wing chairs this chair has open arms that create a particularly graceful effect.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1950s, Danish design, restored high-back wingback chair, bottle green, beech
1950s, Danish design, restored high-back wingback chair, bottle green, beech

1950s, Danish design, restored high-back wingback chair, bottle green, beech

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered high-back wingback chair in quality bottle green furniture

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

like wood. This is especially true for Denmark, and this beautiful high-back chair is a great

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Restored Adrian Pearsall Style Black Leather High Back Tufted Lounge Chair
Restored Adrian Pearsall Style Black Leather High Back Tufted Lounge Chair

Restored Adrian Pearsall Style Black Leather High Back Tufted Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

strong influence from Adrian Pearsall . View from the side, back or front to admire its architectural

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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s
Danish Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s

Danish Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s

By Juul Kristensen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

This high back lounge chair in solid teak was designed by the Danish designer Juul Kristensen and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Danish Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s
Danish Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s

Danish Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s

By Juul Kristensen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

This high back lounge chair in solid teak was designed by the Danish designer Juul Kristensen and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

70s, Danish Design, Completely Restored High-Back Ear Flap Chair, Furniture Wool
70s, Danish Design, Completely Restored High-Back Ear Flap Chair, Furniture Wool

70s, Danish Design, Completely Restored High-Back Ear Flap Chair, Furniture Wool

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, Danish design. Completely renovated high-backed chair with loose seat cushions. Quality

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Teak

60s, reupholstered Danish high-backed ear flap chair, solid oak, furniture wool
60s, reupholstered Danish high-backed ear flap chair, solid oak, furniture wool

60s, reupholstered Danish high-backed ear flap chair, solid oak, furniture wool

Located in Tarm, 82

furniture manufacturer Regan Århus in 1960. Renovated-reupholstered high-backed ear flap chair, solid oak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

High back green webbing  "Eva/Arbetsstolen 41" by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
High back green webbing  "Eva/Arbetsstolen 41" by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

High back green webbing "Eva/Arbetsstolen 41" by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Arm chair model "Arbetsstolen 41" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in sweden by Firma Karl Mathsson. this example from the 1950s. Lacquered beech and birch frame with original he...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech, Birch

Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Armchair
Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Armchair

Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Armchair

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H 39 in W 33 in D 30.5 in

Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Armchair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Astoria, NY

This tall Scandinavian Modern style armchair by Adrian Pearsall, produced circa 1960s, comes

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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard High Back Armchair
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard High Back Armchair

Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard High Back Armchair

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design high back armchair for France and Son, Denmark. Rare version of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

1950s Danish High Back Armchair / Dining Chair by Vestergaard Jensen
1950s Danish High Back Armchair / Dining Chair by Vestergaard Jensen

1950s Danish High Back Armchair / Dining Chair by Vestergaard Jensen

By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Peder Pedersen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen. This high back chair features

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak High Back Armchair with Sculptural Shape
Danish Modern Solid Teak High Back Armchair with Sculptural Shape

Danish Modern Solid Teak High Back Armchair with Sculptural Shape

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful solid teak armchair, tall back the base its refinished sand it and hand rubbed oil

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

High Back Armchair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors/Svenska Möbelfabrikerna
High Back Armchair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors/Svenska Möbelfabrikerna

High Back Armchair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors/Svenska Möbelfabrikerna

By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pioneer of Swedish Modern, a uniquely functionalist discipline of Scandinavian design, Axel

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Frits Heningsen Mahogany and Mohair High-Backed Wingback Armchair, 1940, Denmark
Frits Heningsen Mahogany and Mohair High-Backed Wingback Armchair, 1940, Denmark

Frits Heningsen Mahogany and Mohair High-Backed Wingback Armchair, 1940, Denmark

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frits Heningsen mahogany and Mohair high-backed wingback armchair, 1940s, Denmark. Henningsen was

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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High Back Scandinavian Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high back Scandinavian armchair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every high back Scandinavian armchair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high back Scandinavian armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each high back Scandinavian armchair bearing Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Kaare Klint, Bas Van Pelt and Yngve Ekström each produced at least one beautiful high back Scandinavian armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a High Back Scandinavian Armchair?

Prices for a high back Scandinavian armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $346 and can go as high as $72,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.

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 Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.