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Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage scandinavian design pair of armchairs in an excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs
Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Mid Century, pairs of Scandinavian Armchairs, Denmark 1970's
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Original Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Black Leather Armchairs
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Søn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of armchairs was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Danish manufacturer France & Søn
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These upholstered armchairs crafted in the 1960 recalls the aesthetic of Danish functionalism. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs
Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960. Set of 2 ! New uoholstery in torquois blue.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Armchairs by Danish Designer Eriksen Svend Age Scandinavian Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of armchairs by Danish designer Eriksen Svend Age of the years 1960. Structure in solid teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Windsor Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the timeless beauty and innovative design of these mid-20th century Danish Modern beech
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
Pair of lounge chairs produced in Denmark, between 1940-1960, in the manner of Flemming Lassen. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Pair of Danish armchairs model N°450 designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
1970s Danish Pair of Wooden Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 1970s Danish pair of wooden armchairs encapsulates the essence of Scandinavian design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Danish Pair of Wooden Armchairs
1970s Danish Pair of Wooden Armchairs
H 30.7 in W 27.2 in D 26.4 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Armchairs from "Nässjö Stolfabrik", Sweden, 1960s
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of charming Scandinavian Modern armchairs made in Sweden at "Nässjö Stolfabrik" the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Alfred Kristensen 1940s Pair of Danish Velvet Armchairs
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Alfred Kristensen - Pair of Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s. These elegant lounge chairs were produced
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Scandinavian Modern teak pair of armchairs with their original brushed charcoal fabric
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish design by Magnus Olesen, pair of armchairs. Original upholstery in orange-red
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Wool

Danish Modern Oak pair of razorback Armchairs, 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Rosewood by Hans Olsen, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of armchairs in Classic black leather and rosewood designed by Hans Olsen and from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, fabric, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This well-executed Danish pair of armchairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, pair of armchairs, oak, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. Pair of Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Pair of N.O. Moeller Armchairs, Model 65, in Rosewood
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of N.O. Moeller armchairs, model 65, in rosewood and light leather manufactured by J.L
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Elegant Pair of Scandinavian Senator Easy Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Teak Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Halle, DE
Set of two scandinavian Senator armchairs in teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Beech, Reupholstered Lambswool, Jugendstil, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of armchairs / lounge chairs in solid beech, reupholstered seat and back in a great
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish Midcentury Armchairs in Mahogany and Patinated Leather
By Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of armchairs in mahogany, cane and patinated leather. Designed by Ditte & Adrian Heath for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Cane, Mahogany

1950s, Pair of Vintage Danish Armchairs, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish vintage chairs from the 1950s, in very good original condition. No smells. Original green
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

1950s, pair of Danish armchairs, riginal very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Ash wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Ash

Matched Pair of Armchairs by Harry Østergaard, Denmark, Early 1960s
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Ostergaard Steen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Solid teak frames, seat leather upholstered, model 59. Designed in 1960 by Harry Ostergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik. Superior quality and construction, extremely comfortable, amazing...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

1960s Danish Wooden Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a pair of 1960s Danish Wooden Armchairs—a timeless tribute to classic Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Danish Wooden Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Danish Wooden Armchairs, a Pair
H 28.3 in W 30.1 in D 27.6 in
Pair of Teak Frame Danish Modern Armchairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Rare form, teak frame arm chairs with vinyl seats and backs, designed by Grete Jalk. Both chairs are in very fine original condition, one has slight damage to the vinyl seat, as show...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

1950s Danish Pair of Armchairs Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a dark blue, cotton and linen weave, on top of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cotton, Linen, Wood

1960s, Danish Design, Pair of Armchairs, Oak Wood, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish design from about 1960s. Pair or armchairs, oak wood, green velour. Original very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Armchairs, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in The Hague, NL
in Denmark, 1950s. This striking pair consists of a high back armchair and the same model with a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Borge Mogensen Model 3238
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of arm chairs model 3238 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Chairs for Interna
By Interna Denmark, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of folding chairs in beech and canvas. Executed by Interna, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Chairs for Interna
Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Chairs for Interna
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of armchairs in dark stained pinewood with seats of woven seagrass. The chairs are
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Seagrass, Pine

Pair of Danish Modern Cane Back Armchairs by Hans Olsen, c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous pair of mid-century upholstered armchairs exemplifies the Danish Modern style with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Teak

20th Century Danish Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with our pair of 20th Century Danish
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20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Danish Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with our pair of 20th Century Danish
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20th Century Danish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Thorald Madsen Armchairs in Sheepskin and Beech, Denmark, Mid 1930s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was produced by the cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of armchairs in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Armchairs

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Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique easy chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Danish master
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare pair of wingback armchairs designed by Eva Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

1950s Danish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wooden upholstered armchairs made in 1950s Denmark. Characteristic of mid-20th century
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Danish Armchairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
A pair of beech framed upholstered armchairs designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Pine Armchairs by Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, circa 1980
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rainer Daumiller's Pine Armchairs, crafted in Denmark circa 1980, are a harmonious blend of raw
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

1940-50s, Danish design, pair of two armchairs in original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940-50s, Danish design. Pair of two armchairs in original very good condition: no smells and no
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with Black&White Stripes, 1960
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two armchairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. They are upholstered in a thick
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Danish Modern "Cowhorn" Armchairs by Knud Færch in Teakwood & Oak, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Model 251 "Cowhorn" armchairs by Danish designer Knud Færch made at Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
By C.S. Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen armchair with frame of solid mahogany. Seat original upholstered with nature leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Teck Model 317
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchairs in teck model 317 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Pair of top quality armchairs by Ole Wanscher and the master cabinetmaker A J Iversen.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Teak and Leather Armchairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge armchairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish Chairs Arne Vodder in Leather for Sibast Scandinavian
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Scandinavian chairs from the 1960s by Swedish designer Arne Vodder edited by Sibast
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Antique Danish 19th Century Pair of Baroque Carved High Back Armchairs
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of high back armchairs in solid oak. Hand carved by a Danish cabinetmaker in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Romantic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
By C.S. Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen armchair with frame of solid oak. Seat new upholstered with cognac aniline leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Danish Armchairs in Leather and Steel, Model FK 6725 by Preben Fabricius
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. Structure with three legs in Chrome Steel, seats and backs in
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Leather and Steel, model FK 6725 by Preben Fabricius
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. Structure with three legs in Chrome Steel, seats and backs in
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Armchair with Wooden Details, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the focus thanks to the unique pieces such as this armchair. Mid-century Danish designers started
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

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Pair Of Danish Scandinavian Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. There are 569 antique and vintage pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs are of considerable interest. Pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Kaare Klint are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Of Danish Scandinavian Armchairs?

Prices for pair of danish Scandinavian armchairs start at $950 and top out at $95,786 with the average selling for $6,108.

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 seating for You

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.