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 period: approx. 1970s.
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta 2014 Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitt...
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73 The Lavitt...
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta Model shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair...
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta Model shown: wood stain - black oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chai...
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 Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Wood stain - Black Oak Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73 ...
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 Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73 ...
Oak
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian modern oak Sling corduroy lounge chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak Sling corduroy lounge chair.
Aluminum
$1,236 / 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 simplicity to create an honest, comfortable and timeless piece. By engaging in the process...
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.
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 their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this model proves, functionali...
Oak
$742Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This executive chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of high-quality solid oak wood in a honey brown shade.
Textile, 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 Chair with a solid light oak sculpted frame with tan woven wool cushions. (1) Armless L...
Upholstery, Oak
$4,914
Scandinavian Easy Chair
Located in Los angeles, CA
Scandinavian Easy Chair Designer: Fritz Hansen (attr.)
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 Baroque coming together nicely with mid-century modernism. Model: Razorblade Made by ...
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Cannes Chair Made with Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cannes collection fulfils the purpose of presenting pieces that provide unequalled comfort in addition to their distinctive aesthetics. The finishing materials are of the highest...
Oak, Textile
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 stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design. Relying upon traditional craftsma...
Oak
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 with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblad...
Oak, Wool
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. Measurements: H: 87,2 cm/ 34 1/4'' W: 67 cm/ 26 1/2'' D: 56 cm/ 22'' SH: 42 c...
Wool, Oak
$2,335Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The chairs are made of oak wood in a natural, warm and sunny shade.
Faux Leather, 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.
Upholstery, 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. Skönvirke is the Danish parallel to Art Nouveau and Art Nouveau in continuation...
Oak
Modern Windsor Chair by Yngve Ekström, Solid Oak, Scandinavian Design
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
A modern interpretation of the Classic Windsor chair form, in solid Oak, made in Sweden. Very clean, original condition newly upholstered with proportions that work well in a variety...
Upholstery, 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 with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
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 &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Disclaimer: The primary listing photo is a digital rendering, the purpose of this visual is to represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Little Pe...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A substantial and imposing pair of Danish wingback armchairs constructed in solid oak and upholstered in their original striped wool, dating from the 1940s. The silhouette is tall an...
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Oak and Leather by Nils Roth, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
These chairs embody the clean, functional lines of Scandinavian design, with solid oak frames that offer both durability and elegance.
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Oak Lounge Chair with Cane Back by Hvidt & Molgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This airy and sculptural chair design was created by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for France & Daverkosen in the 1950s, this chair was also produced in the 1950's. The frame is hewn...
Wool, Cane, Oak, Teak
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, Sweden.
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 solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
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. We have never seen any other examples of this chair and it may well be a one-of-a- ...
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 Hansen & Søn.
Oak
Pair of Petra Lounge Chairs by Viggo Boesen in Sheepskin Scandinavian 22 & Oak
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Disclaimer: The primary listing photo is a digital rendering, the purpose of this visual is to represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lou...
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Disclaimer: The primary listing photo is a digital rendering, the purpose of this visual is to represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lou...
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Disclaimer: The primary listing photo is a digital rendering, the purpose of this visual is to represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lou...
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Little Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey22/Oak, &T
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Disclaimer: The primary listing photo is a digital rendering, the purpose of this visual is to represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lou...
Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian Modern, Oak Brutalist Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A rare and sculptural set of six Danish Brutalist oak dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf (Henry Kjaernulf) for EG Kvalitetsmøbel (EG Møbler) — one of the most sought-after names in mi...
Bouclé, Oak
Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm x W. 58 cm x 53 cm SH. 49 cm Model shown on the picture: Wood: Black oak F...
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. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, art, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perf...
Wood
Decorative Scandinavian rocking chair crafted in solid oak with turned details
Located in Hundested, DK
Decorative Scandinavian rocking chair crafted in solid oak with turned details and floral woven upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Folding Chair, Oak Frame with Cane, Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1949 by Hans Wegner and produced c.1950s for Johannes Hansen. The cane chair features an oak frame with the original cane. The seat of the chair sits at a slant offering ...
Cane, Oak
Set of 2 Wulff Lounge Chairs & 2 Poufs in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Sheepskin 17mm, Skandilock Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oiled Oak. Chair Dimensions H: 85 cm / 34 in, W: 85 cm / 34 in, D: 84 cm / 33.6in Seat height: 41 cm /16.4...
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Sheepskin 17mm, Skandilock Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oiled Oak. Chair Dimensions H: 85 cm / 34 in, W: 85 cm / 34 in, D: 84 cm / 33.6in Seat height: 41 cm /16.4 in ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 2 Little Petra Lounge Chair & 2 Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey22/Oak
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Disclaimer: The primary listing photo is a digital rendering, the purpose of this visual is to represent the appearance of the Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin (17mm ) on the Petra Lou...
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. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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. Manufactured by Danish or Swedish furniture maker in about 1960s.
Oak
Scandinavian Modern "Razorblade" Oak Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Crafted from beautifully grained quarter-sawn oak, the chairs exhibit the sculptural, architectural character that defines Kjærnulf’s most sought-after work - from the sharply profil...
Wool, 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 20th. century.
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 exposed oak wood frame.
Oak, Upholstery
$1,425 / item
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
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 – Smoked oak – Black lacquered oak – Walnut Paper cordel: – Natural – Blac...
Oak
$1,298 / 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 – Smoked oak – Black lacquered oak – Walnut Paper cordel: – Natural – Black...
Oak
$6,660 / set
Mid-Century Set of 10 Scandinavian chairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 10 Scandinavian chairs
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, springs in the seat.
Fabric, 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 design combines simplicity and function with a strong sense of craftsmanship.
Papercord, 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
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.
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.
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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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