Vintage Scandinavian Oak Chair, 1970s, Norwegian Design, Newly Upholstered Green
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Oak Chair – Scandinavian Design Unknown designer, likely Norway One of a kind Production
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
shown: wood stain - black oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge Chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection
Oak
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian modern oak Sling corduroy lounge chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak Sling corduroy lounge chair. Unusual solid oak sling chair with extra wide
Aluminum
$1,237 / item
ALLAY – Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Solid Oak Wood
By Daniel Schofield
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed to have a calming and inviting presence, the Allay chair brings together craft and
Wood, Oak, Plywood
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair, furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair. Original brown furniture leather, canvas, dark oak wood. Original
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
Oak
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair. Very Unique Scandinavian Modern
Upholstery, Oak
$4,914
Scandinavian Easy Chair
Located in Los angeles, CA
Scandinavian Easy Chair Designer: Fritz Hansen (attr.) Material: Shearling, Oak
Oak
$1,212Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The chair will find its place in the office space thanks
Textile, Oak
1950s Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekstrom Oak Arka Lounge Chair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Scandinavian Modern Arka oak lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom, and made in Sweden. A
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Oak & Leather Rocking Chair, Scandinavian Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Henning Kjærnulf new upholstered with shearling. Refreshing design with bold
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Cannes Chair Made with Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
the design reflects the quality of the Stylish Club signature. Nordic in design, the Cannes chair
Oak, Textile
Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak & Wool, Scandinavian, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original upholstery Refreshing design
Oak, Wool
Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström, Hand-Crafted Oak, Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Portland, OR
Nice early example of the Arka chair by Yngve Ekström. Sweden, 1950s. Solid oak. Excellent patina
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model 316 in Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drawn chair model 316 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. The model 316 chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard
Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs – 1980s Oak Frames with Red Canvas Backs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs, anonymous, France 1940s. Oak and bast. Loose back cushion upholstered in red
Wool, Oak
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Lounge chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Lounge chair with Ottoman. Very Unique Scandinavian
Upholstery, Oak
$2,336Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Mobelfabrik. The chairs are made of oak wood in a natural, warm and sunny shade. The wood has a calm and
Faux Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Skönvirke Chairs in Carved Oak, Denmark, 1930s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Charming set of 4 Danish Skönvirke chairs in solid carved oak and wool upholstery fitted with nails
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak & Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and striped wool. Refreshing design
Wool, Oak
Brutalist Primitive Danish Oak Dining Scandinavian Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 vintage Brutalist Primitive Dutch oak dining chairs. 17.5w 19d 41h 18seat
Oak
Little Petra Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey22 /Oak, Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Little Petra Lounge Chair. The actual physical piece will be made
Sheepskin, Oak
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs
Canvas, Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Oak and Leather by Nils Roth, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare Swedish lounge chairs in oak with linen cushions and leather accents, designed by Nils
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten
Wool, Oak
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner designed in 1949 for Carl
Oak
Pair of Petra Lounge Chairs by Viggo Boesen in Sheepskin Scandinavian 22 & Oak
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge chair follows the
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge chair follows the
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge chair follows the
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Little Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey22/Oak, &T
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lounge Chair and Pouf. The actual
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 4 Scandinavian modern Oak dining chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Scandinavian modern Oak dining chairs by Erik Buch Made in Denmark. The chairs have
Wool, Oak
Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Rocking Chair Denmark
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Timeless design rocking chair with great seating comfort. In good original condition
Wood
Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Wulff Lounge Chair and Pouf
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Wulff Lounge Chair and Pouf
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 2 Little Petra Lounge Chair & 2 Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey22/Oak
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lounge Chair and Pouf. The actual
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Oak Frame, Scandinavian Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with light Hallingdal from Kvadrat
Leather, Wool
1960s, set of 4 scandinavian dining chairs in solid oak wood, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, set of 4 dining chairs in solid oak wood. Original good condition: no stains and no smells
Oak
Sculptural Side Chairs in Carved Dark Stained Oak by Scandinavian Cabinetmaker
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing pair of side chairs in modern baroque style by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in the early
Oak
Scandinavian Wingback Chair from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A highly expressive and well scaled upholstered wingback chair having sculpted knuckled arms and an
Oak, Upholstery
$1,438 / item
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA chair Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm) Wood
Oak
$1,308 / item
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Light Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA Chair Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm) Wood
Oak
1970s, Scandinavian wingback, highback armchair, furniture corduroy, carved oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian wingback, highback armchair. Original brown furniture corduroy, carved oak wood
Fabric, Oak
$6,719 / set
Mid-Century Set of 10 Scandinavian chairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 10 Scandinavian chairs
Oak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Chair in Oak and Woven Papercord, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Göteborg, SE
A beautifully crafted mid-century chair from Denmark, dating to the 1950s. This Scandinavian modern
Papercord, Oak
Vintage Oak Stacking Chair by Carl-Ewert Ekström – 1960s Scandinavian Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Oak Stacking Chair by Carl-Ewert Ekström Manufactured by Alb. Johansson & Söner, Hyssna
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pia Chair by Poul Cadovius, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pia chair by Poul Cadovius. New edition.
Oak
$1,299 / item
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Black Lacquered Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA Chair Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm) Wood
Oak
$3,400 / set
Pair of Carved Oak Nordic Monk Chairs
Located in Toronto, CA
Primitive Carved Monk or "Corner" chairs. Made of solid oak with unique, intricately carved
Wood, Oak
Contemporary 'Elelphant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Black Oak
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101
Oak
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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