Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s.
Model 'Inca' is big and comfortable. Body of beech with couchins of original flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Swedish designer elegant lounge chairs, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by unknown Swedish designer and cabinetmaker.
Generous proportions and beautiful details on legs.
Original fabric with signs of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Odd Knutsen Luna Chair
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1970 Norweigan leather sling “Luna” chair by Odd Knutsen. Perfectly broken in with charming patina. Wood frame with tufted leather “sling” seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s lounge chairs. Made in Sweden. Sculptural high back chair with button tufted red leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round arm armchair and ottoman. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
arly Pair Hans Wegner Queen Chairs by Johannes Hansen c.1960 / New Upholstery
Located in Handewitt, DE
A pair of early"Queen chairs" by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen / AP Stolen 1960. Both of them completely reupholstered with fine Kvadrat Denmark fabric and cognac leather accents. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970 Bentwood Swivel Chair Model 'Convair' In Green Velvet by Oddmund Vad
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern bentwood ' model Convair' swivel lounge chair by Oddmund Vad for VAD Trevarefabrik in Norway. Featuring a floating circular bentwood frame and floor sta...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s.
Very nice design and high-quality workmanship.
The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sought after pair of easy chairs by Danish Designer, Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in a brutalist style inspired to art & craf...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Yellow Gold Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade in England. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure yellow gold mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The chair and ottoman are in very good, clean, ready to use c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish ‘Safari’ Lounge Chair in Solid Ash and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, ash, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This Danish 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well-designed lines, in combination with carefully crafted wood joints. The p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936, made 1940s
The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mo...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.
The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish sheep skin lounge chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi rare lounge chair by Eric Bertil Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940s. Superb organic rounded shape that makes it very comfortable. New off-white sheepskin upholstery with natur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Custom-made Ryo Lounge Chair
The Ryo chair has been developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The Ryo is a new edition of a des...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with webbing
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Eva lounge chairs with webbing.
Frame in beech.
Made by Dux.
Price per chair
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Lounge Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen Denmark.
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant 1960s lounge chair by Leif Hansen, crafted by Kronen Denmark, exemplifies timeless Danish design. The chair features a beautifully sculpted frame with solid oak legs, of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frame and sprung seat. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in England....
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
A Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Leather and Rosewood
Located in Littleton, CO
A Pair of leather and rosewood "Siesta" lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Norway, 1960s.
Very comfortable chairs. Remarkable vintage condition. Only some very light wear...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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 fabric with staining and sun-fading, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 29.75...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Gösta Westerbergs, Lounge Chair, Beech, Leather, Sweden, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and beech lounge chair designed and produced by Gösta Westerbergs, Sweden, 1954.
Dimensions: 39” H x 27.375” W x 37.25” D
Seat height: 16.25”
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder 'Copenhagen II' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, 'Copenhagen II' lounge chair, model 'MV60', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1960, made 1960s/70s
The MV60 lounge chair, also known as Copenhagen II, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Viggo Boesen Attributed Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sumptuous pair of low, Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs in oak with rounded arms, canted rear legs, and deeply enveloping frames upholstered in camel/beige shearling sheepskin, attr...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare safari lounge chairs by Ivar Opsvik, Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Bruksbo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare pair of safari lounge chairs designed by Ivar Opsvik and produced by Bruksbo, Norway, during the 1970s.
Made in beech with brown leather with beautiful details.
In the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Margas LC2 Lounge Chair, Kvadrat Hallingdal 0753, by Louise Liljencrantz for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Georg Kofoed 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, England
Georg Kofoed Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Rarely seen and highly sought-after lounge chair from Danish master-cabinetmaker George Kofoed. The chair dates from the early 1940...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Brown Leather Lounge Chair 'Model Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell. 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in Denmark.
These models were made in a limited edition.
Also famous under the name "...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton lounge chair, G model
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Verner Panton lounge chair upholstered with brown leather.
G model, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 fabric in fair condition.
Dimensions: 35.5” H x 30.5” W x 38.5” D
Seat Height: 15”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Grey Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat.
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design. The chair features a solid wood frame, with a woven cord backrest and seat. This example...
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Style Classic Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The chair bear close resemblance to Peter Hvidt's designs for Fritz Hansen The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Sling Chair Mod2 Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Olive Leather
Located in Bend, OR
This chair is exactly the same as our Classic sling chair with one exception: the arms connect to the back supports. This listing includes one chair.
This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sought after pair of easy chairs by Danish Designer, Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in a brutalist style inspired to art & craf...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samspel Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Lounge Chairs, 1950s
The Samspel chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's most well-loved and sought after designs. These examples were produced in the...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949
The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved and most iconic designs, drawing influence from British and French Colonial furni...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Westnova - Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair
Located in Bern, CH
Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair. Bent plywood frame with sling black leather seat pads.
Designed by Ingmar Relling, 1965. Produced by Westnova, Norwa...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Göperts möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 15”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional f...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Alvar Aalto, Lounge Chair, Birch, Cowhide, Finland, 1940
Located in High Point, NC
An early production moulded birch and cowhide "Tank" lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, Finland, c. 1940.
Provenance: Henr...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Birch
Odd Knutsen Luna Lounge Chairs by Hjellegjerde Mobler Norway 1970's 6 available
By Odd Knutsen
Located in New York, NY
Incredible lot of six vintage mid century Luna chairs designed by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Mobler circa 1970's, made in Norway. The chairs feature a leather sling seat, which is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern Poul Jensen Z Chair for Selig c. 1960's
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Voguish architectural lounge chair by Poul Jensen for Selig, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This iconic chair features a dramatic solid teak frame, with loose cushion seat and back cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of 1970s Swedish Pine Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Chairs are made of solid pine. Beautiful wood grain details.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Pair of 1970s Esko Pajamies Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Esko Pajamies “Africa” chairs for Asko. Finland. Unique chairs made of oak, brown leather and wide canvas strapping. 1970’s
Delivery To NYC $425. Please inquire.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Brown Velvet
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.21
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Easy Chair, Sweden 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Easy Chair, Sweden 1970s.
Safari Chair in green leather, stained beech and brass fittings model "Dickie". Designed by Arne Norell and man...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Teak
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
Price noted is for a pair of Tank chairs in f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation.
And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön.
Mats Theselius rattan an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner
Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion
1960s
Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design
Model 54 lounge chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chair, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. Wel...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
A pair of Scandinavian Modern Classic "Emma" - lounge chairs by Stockmann OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chair, model "Emma 169". The Emma lounge chairs are true Scandinavian Modern classics. Made in different variations through out the 20th Century by different makers...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery.
Produced by AB Record
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pulkka Lounge Chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen by ASKO, Finland, 1968
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable lounge chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1960s. The lounge chair has an aluminum base and are upholstered in a black gradient leather. The seating is adjustab...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Rope Woven Lounge Chair in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rope woven lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner gorgeous natural solid teak wood frame with rope seat and back. Excellent vintage condition minimal signs of wear. Chair b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Lounge chair by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in chrome with leather cushions.
Whole group available in our store with a three-seate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair.
NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of steam-bent beech. This particular chair comes in original black canvas webbing, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $473 and tops out at $107,244 while the average work can sell for $5,453.
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