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Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two chairs of original Scandinavian manufacture from the 1950s. The fabric is original
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs by Overman, Sweden, circa 1960
By Overman
Located in CANGAS, ES
Pareja de sillas apilables diseñadas por Svante Schöblom para la firma sueca Overman en la década de los 1960’s. Aunque editadas en varios colores, el diseño en blanco se adapta a cu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century modern scandinavian pair of chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian chairs in solid pine by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. 70s. Price
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Spindle Chairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, birch, Scandinavia, 1950s. Beautiful pair of Scandinavian chairs. These chairs
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Spindle Chairs in Birch
Pair of Scandinavian Spindle Chairs in Birch
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
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 Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
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Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Mademoiselle Chair by Tapiovaara
By Asko
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of Mademoiselle chair by Tapiovaara. Asko edition.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Midcentury Cocktail Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs were made in '60s, Scandinavian design. These beautiful chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Cocktail Chairs, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century scandinavian cocktail chairs - 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Pair of Easy Chairs and Footstools, Scandinavian
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, for Rykkn, Norway. An extremely comfortable pair of easy
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Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of vintage Scandinavian chairs is an original design furniture realized in the half of 20th
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Pair of Easy Chairs, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs is exemplary of the main ideals of mid-century modernism: the chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood, Wool

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern by Carl Malmsten ”Lata Greven” Pair of Chairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Lata Greven” chairs designed by Carl Malmsten around 1953. This particular
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Birch, Wool

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Slipper Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak slipper chairs. Circa 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Scandinavia, 1970s. This pair of easy chairs
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Chairs Model 69 by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of chairs model 69 by Alvar Aalto. Chair 69 is one of Artek’s
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Jacob Kjær Lounge Chairs Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob kjær - scandinavian modern. A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed and manufactured
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Scandinavian vintage white chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Empire-style chairs from Sweden. The wooden frame is painted white and the seat is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian vintage white chairs
Scandinavian vintage white chairs
H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Broderna Anderssons Arm Chairs - COM Ready
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge club chairs from Swedish heritage brand Broderna Anderssons
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Muslin

Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs. Great vintage pair of
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Papercord, Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs with sculptural frames of stained beechwood, c
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Canvas & Pink Velvet, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of vintage lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs are made from blue
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Ulferts Sweden
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of upholstered and very comfortable lounge chairs by Ulferts. Dovetailed joinery on
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak Side Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb pair of Scandinavian teak side chairs. Featuring curved slender backrests, navy faux
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Teak, Faux Leather

Pair of c1950s Blond Birch Scandinavian Swedish Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of c1950s Blond Birch Scandinavian Swedish Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak and Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century club chairs feature tufted vinyl upholstery with sturdy teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair with Armrest
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Walnut

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs After Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature comfortable sculpted seat backs
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs. Seats are matching
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Birchwood Horseshoe Back Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Scandinavian Midcentury birch wood club armchairs circa 1950 with horseshoe backs
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

20th Century Danish Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Teakwood Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs featuring slightly curved
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Scandia Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 2000s
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
pair of chairs was manufactured by Fjordfiesta in Norway at the first years of 21th century. Steam-bent
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Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Mid Century Foldable Scandinavian Armchairs
Located in Buxton, GB
capacity for two, these Scandinavian/Nordic style chairs feature a herringbone pattern in soft corduroy
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Leather Lounge Chair SET from IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of armchairs was produced in the early 1980s by the Swedish brand IKEA. The SET model first appears in the catalogue in 1979, was upholstered exclusively in fabric at the ti...
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Scandinavian Style Pair of Lounge Chairs by Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Lounge Chairs with Dark Grey Canvas Seating. Slight Curve to the Arms of the Chair
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arne Norell Steel White Leather ARI Lounge Chairs 1960s Scandinavian
By Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily worn and cracking white leather lounge chairs. One leather pillow strap is broken, the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Chairs, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare pair of easy chairs designed by the Norwegian designer Thorbjørn Rygh for
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Beech

Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian metal and fabric chairs. These lightweight, modern chairs consist of a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
H 33.08 in W 32.29 in D 27.96 in
20th Century Pair of Vintage Large Danish Birch Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of large Danish Art Deco lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished Birchwood
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather low lounge chairs by Westnofa. (2) Westnofa
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Leather by Sven Ivar Dysthe
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of high-quality chairs by Norwegian icon Sven Ivar Dysthe. The chairs feature beautifully
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian mid-century lounge chairs upholstered in boucle fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Genarp, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by de Swedish designer Alf Svensson for Dux. The chairs are reupholstered
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak and Black Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Scandinavian teak and black lounge chairs. Simplicity at its finest. This custom quality
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Easy Chairs in the Manner of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Channel the Danish art of coziness with this classic pair of easy chairs by a master Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair Scandinavian 1920s Solid Wenge Modernist Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exquisite pair of hand-crafted Scandinavian Modernist/Art Deco club lounge chairs, circa
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge

Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
By Bruksbo
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of very rare safari chairs by Brukso / Stranda, Norway. These chairs are not only a
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and unusual pair of Danish modern easy chairs in sculpturally formed rattan with elegantly
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rattan

Pair of Danish / Scandinavian Teak Easychairs wit Leather 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of scandinavian easychairs in teak and original cushions with Indian red leather. Very good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chairs , manner Of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic PAIR Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chairs , manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Exotic Wood and Black Leather Chairs, Scandinavian Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of chairs is made of exotic wood with black leather seats, This is a French Work. Circa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1950s
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of teak armchairs. Foam seat covered with vanilla-colored fabric with removable cover. Measure
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather Safari flex lounge chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid-century modern "Flex Safari" leather Lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Oslo
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Scissor Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux. These feature solid
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s. These majestic chairs
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Armchairs in Plaid
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armed dining chairs or office chairs. Scandinavian styling in solid
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

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Pair Of Scandinavian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair of Scandinavian chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all pair of Scandinavian chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 1886 antique and vintage pair of Scandinavian chairs in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair of Scandinavian chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pair of Scandinavian chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Pair of Scandinavian chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Arne Norell and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Of Scandinavian Chairs?

Prices for pair of Scandinavian chairs start at $270 and top out at $92,118 with the average selling for $5,619.

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.

Questions About Pair Of Scandinavian Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.