Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The design of this sofa is angular and sharp in its execution. It is very...
Fabric, Oak
Customizable Scandinavian Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery - Sole Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Designed with a solid teak frame that highlights the wood's natural variations, this chair embodies timeless Scandinavian elegance. The matte teak finish has a smooth, velvety touch ...
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
$2,450 / item
Scandinavian Stools in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottomans or stools, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, these stools epitomize the understated elegance chara...
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, this ottoman or stool epitomizes the understated elegan...
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, this ottoman or stool epitomizes the understated elegan...
Fabric, Teak
Two-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950, New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful two-seat curved sofa manufactured in the 1950s. Lovely shape and curves. Very comfortable seat with two feather cushions covered of blue Kvadrat velvet. Perfect condition,...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Elegant Three-Seat Oak Sofa, Denmark. 1960. New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Three-Seat Oak Sofa, Denmark. 1960. New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric. This sofa in excellent condition is ideal for a centerpiece in a living room or a bedroom. The combination ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, reupholstered fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s A comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair distinguished by its wingback form and sculptural armrests. The design is accent...
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian High Back Armchair in Mahogany and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back armchair, mahogany, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. This high back chair strongly resembles the design vocabulary by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. The unique lines and c...
Fabric, Oak
$3,645Sale Price / item|20% Off
Walnut and Blue Modern Essex Armchair, Fabric Upholstery, 2020
Located in New York, NY
The Essex collection offers a modern yet timeless take on comfort, inspired by the sleek architecture of New York City. Upholstered in premium fabric, this armchair combines minimali...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s This charming Scandinavian settee from the 1940s exemplifies craftsmanship and design sensibility.
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Wingback Chair in Ocean Blue Upholstery and Wood
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, fabric, stained beech, Scandinavia, 1940s This substantial wingback chair, reminiscent of Märta Blomstedt's designs, offers unparalleled comfort with its generously ...
Fabric, Wood
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design.
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six mid-century modern chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. Produced by Sibast Furniture. Four chairs without armrests and two with them. Frame in solid ha...
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Fabric, Beech
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Paradiset" sofa was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in the late 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. It features a soft curved line of the back and tapered and curved stained beec...
Fabric, Beech
Pair Industrial Iron Stools 1960s Scandinavian Midcentury Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A simple and classic pair of stools from the industrial Scandinavian midcentury design period. The base is a strict iron frame with its original painted light grey colour which over ...
Metal, Iron
$1,883Sale Price|40% Off
1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Marks and stains to...
Fabric, Hardwood
Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs with Blue Fabric Upholstery
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood, upholstered in blue wool. Manufactured by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, model 134/55.
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Armchairs Teak Iron Frame 1960s New Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A somehow strict Scandinavian midcentury modern industrial pair of armchairs in square tubular iron frame, teak restored armrests and beautifully upholstered seats in Designers Guild...
Iron
1960s Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Armchair & Stool, Iron Frame New Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A somehow strict Scandinavian midcentury modern armchair and stool in square tubular iron frame, teak armrests and beautifully upholstered seats in Designers Guild grey boucle fabric...
Iron
$2,261Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Armchair in Cherry Wood and Checked Fabric, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Mid Century Scandinavian Armchair was made around 1960. It is made out of solid Cherry Wood and newly upholstered in a yellow brown Checked Fabric.
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry
Sylva Daybed with Hand Pleated Upholstery and Scandinavian White Oak
By John Sorensen-Jolink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian minimalism and luxurious texture come together in this six-legged modern daybed. The white-oak base is comprised of a rounded-edge frame and distinctively hand-shaped l...
Fabric, Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining time...
Metal
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery
Located in Madrid, España
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery - Designer Gregorio Vicente Cortés - c. 1967 - Spain Dimensions: 65 x 130 x 70 cm
Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Duxbury, MA
Recently reupholstered in a soft brown velvet, the fabric adds warmth while maintaining a tailored, understated look.
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of lounge Danish armchairs from the 1940s. Reupholstered with a high quality fabric from the french house Nobilis. Wooden beech structure. Very good condition. The pi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Danish Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1960s This well-executed sofa convinces visually through the well-balanced appearance and the stabile construction. The corpus is based on understated s...
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Walnut Finish, Sole Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Sole Scandinavian Modern style armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and off-white fabric.
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Danish Armchair in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, dining chair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. This Danish armchair in solid oak exhibits a restrained geometric clarity characteristic of mid-twentieth-century ...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. The armchair is upholstered in a fine...
Fabric, Beech
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Overall, a Scandinavian modern chair that embodies great comfort.
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Sofa 544 with Zebra upholstery
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Sofa model 544, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The sofa has been made of birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Birch
Elegant Hans Olsen Teak and Oak armchair. Circa 1960. New Upholstery.
By Hans Olsen, N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Scandinavian dining chair or armchair from the 1960s, designed by Hans Olsen and produced by N.A.
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak, Teak, Fabric
Norwegian Dining Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kindly take note that the fabric is in used condition with wear, including stains.
Fabric, Beech
Danish Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This three seater sofa features a refined blue fabric upholstery and the elegantly executed tapered legs are made out of teak. A remarkab...
Fabric, Teak
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Dining Chairs in Chinaberry Finish with Black Upholstery - Cappio Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A set of two Cappio dining chairs in Chinaberry finish with black upholstery. This pair of Cappio dining chairs by Uultis Design balances sculptural form with everyday function, maki...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1960s. This lounge chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Mikael Laursen in Denmark in the 1960s. This lounge c...
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high backrest t...
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Armchair Bodö by Svante Skogh, Oak & Leather
By AB Hjertquist & Co, Svante Skogh
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounge chair, model Bodö, designed in 1957 by Svante Skogh. Made by AB Hjertquist & Co in Nässjö, Sweden. Frame in oak, leather saddle seat, cushions upholstered in striped fabric. T...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, 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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