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Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Chairs Hagafors Svensk Tillverkning
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Chairs Hagafors Svensk Tillverkning

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Chairs Hagafors Svensk Tillverkning

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Haga Fors

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 4 vintage Scandinavian chairs Hagafors Svensk Tillverkning.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Chairs, Mid-20th Century

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian chair
Vintage Scandinavian chair

Vintage Scandinavian chair

$213Sale Price|60% Off

Vintage Scandinavian chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Scandinavian wooden chair dating from the 1950s. Its slatted back, its minimalist lines and its

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Scandinavian chair by I.Tapiovaara model Fanett
Vintage Scandinavian chair by I.Tapiovaara model Fanett

Vintage Scandinavian chair by I.Tapiovaara model Fanett

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Scandinavian design, the “Fanett” chair is a timeless piece perfect for a current decoration. Good condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair
20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair

20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut

Series of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Chairs in Teak and Leatherette
Series of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Chairs in Teak and Leatherette

Series of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Chairs in Teak and Leatherette

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Series of 4 Scandinavian chairs dating from the 60s. Their lines and their minimalist and sober

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Chairs with Vintage Upholstery

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Chairs with Vintage Upholstery

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of Scandinavian modern accent chairs feature hardwood construction, rosewood legs with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage wooden dining chairs made in Denmark. Wooden frames with cognac faux leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Barrel-Back Chairs
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Barrel-Back Chairs

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Barrel-Back Chairs

By Kipp Stewart, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant and refined, this pair of Scandinavian Modern barrel-back chairs evoke the clean lines and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric

Vintage Scandinavian Walnut Longue Chair 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Walnut Longue Chair 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Walnut Longue Chair 1960s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Scandinavian Walnut Longue Chair 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1970s, Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, velour, original condition.
1970s, Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, velour, original condition.

1970s, Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, velour, original condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian design. Swivel chair five-star base. Dark brown velour. Original very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Scandinavian style lounge chair in wood and leather
Vintage Scandinavian style lounge chair in wood and leather

Vintage Scandinavian style lounge chair in wood and leather

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Scandinavian style - Wabi Sabi decoration Measures : 77x83,5cm H:75cm SH:33cm Materials : beech

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1950s
Vintage Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1950s

Vintage Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1950s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare “Gary” lounge chair by Arne Norell, also known as “The Thumb”, with two thumbs up instead of

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen 1952 for Fritz Hansen
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen 1952 for Fritz Hansen

Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen 1952 for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern set of 2 vintage black stairs, which was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1952 and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage wooden dining chairs with round seats and ladder backrests. the backrests are bent, which

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The chair will find its place in the office space thanks

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Scandinavian Vintage Workshop chair, circa 1946, Odelberg & Olson
Scandinavian Vintage Workshop chair, circa 1946, Odelberg & Olson

Scandinavian Vintage Workshop chair, circa 1946, Odelberg & Olson

By Odelberg Olsen

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Model T60 chair with four-legged compass base in red lacquered metal, height-adjustable plywood

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair

Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Almelo, NL

Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair Experience timeless

Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Axel Larsson Vintage Woven Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Axel Larsson Vintage Woven Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Axel Larsson Vintage Woven Lounge Chair

By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Kramfors, SE

Vintage Axel Larsson armchair for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors. The chair is a Scandinavian

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by master carpenter Frits Henningsen, elegantly executed with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Scandinavian Design Göte Möbler Swivel Lounge Chair – Sweden, 1970s
Vintage Scandinavian Design Göte Möbler Swivel Lounge Chair – Sweden, 1970s

Vintage Scandinavian Design Göte Möbler Swivel Lounge Chair – Sweden, 1970s

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Debrecen, HU

An authentic and exceptionally comfortable 1970s Scandinavian swivel lounge chair — a fine example

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s
Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s

Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s

Located in Rīga, LV

Vintage birch easy chair with new gray upholstery. Additional information: Dimensions: 63 W x 65 D

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Bentwood

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Executive Swivel Chair
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Executive Swivel Chair

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Executive Swivel Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

elegant character. The chair has a tilt adjustment and a lock in the selected position. The subdued form

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chocolate Brown Beech Rocking Chair 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chocolate Brown Beech Rocking Chair 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chocolate Brown Beech Rocking Chair 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from beech in chocolate brown color with new made loose

Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of four dining chairs was produced during the 1960s by the Danish manufactory Sax

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s

By Overman

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

industry. This chairs are in original vintage condition. They have minor scratches and age-related

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Scandinavian functionalist lounge chair, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian functionalist lounge chair, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian functionalist lounge chair, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Forserum, SE

A functionalist lounge chair designed in the manner of Florence Knoll, produced by an unidentified

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Axel Acking, Torsten Schollin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of cool and elegant lounge chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from mahogany with leather seats

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1960s
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1960s

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 beautifully designed bentwood dining chairs. Notice how the legs continue up to the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather High Back Lounge Chair
Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather High Back Lounge Chair

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather High Back Lounge Chair

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern highback lounge chair in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. Features

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Siesta Lounge Chair – Cozy Mid-Century Design
Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Siesta Lounge Chair – Cozy Mid-Century Design

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Siesta Lounge Chair – Cozy Mid-Century Design

By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Stockholm, SE

One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from teak in brown and black color by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Organic Beech Rocking Chairs Duo Frank Reenskaug
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Organic Beech Rocking Chairs Duo Frank Reenskaug

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Organic Beech Rocking Chairs Duo Frank Reenskaug

By Frank Reenskaug

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chairs from beech with renewed green loose cushions by Frank

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge or Deck Chairs from HI-gruppen, Sweden, 1960s
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge or Deck Chairs from HI-gruppen, Sweden, 1960s

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge or Deck Chairs from HI-gruppen, Sweden, 1960s

By H.I. Gruppen, Berga Mobler

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of lounge or deck chairs by Hans Johansson for HI-gruppen, made from teak in a boxy form

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side chair made of hand crafted polished Teakwood

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s
Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s

Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s Vintage Design Additional information: Materials: Wood, Straw

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s Vintage - Scandinavian - Mid-Century Measures

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage scandinavian pine wood dining chairs, 1960s by GM Mobler
Vintage scandinavian pine wood dining chairs, 1960s by GM Mobler

Vintage scandinavian pine wood dining chairs, 1960s by GM Mobler

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant pine wood dining chairs with armrests and papercord seats by GM mobler. These sturdy

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bjorn Tragardh, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Örebro, SE

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's. In the style of, Björn Trädgardh, Nordiska Kompaniet

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s

By Shakers

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage Shaker-style ladder back chair by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs is made from

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Beech Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Scandinavian Modern Beech Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Scandinavian Modern Beech Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage Scandinavian lounge chairs, made in the 1960s. They are beech wood with woven wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Ikea Prisma Benches or Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair
Vintage Ikea Prisma Benches or Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair

Vintage Ikea Prisma Benches or Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair

By IKEA

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare Pair of Vintage Ikea "Prisma" Benches. Originally designed to be put against a wall. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Laminate

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Leather Lounge Chair SET from IKEA
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Leather Lounge Chair SET from IKEA

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Leather Lounge Chair SET from IKEA

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

set is in original vintage condition with minor scratches and discoloration of the leather due to its

Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs

Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

Retro Vintage Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Armchair A striking and unusual

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric, Leather

20th Century Pair of Vintage Large Danish Birch Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
20th Century Pair of Vintage Large Danish Birch Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

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, in

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Upholstery, Bouclé

20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz

20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Beechwood Side Chair by Otto Schulz

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish side chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Scandinavian Teak and Cane Dining Chair by Peter Hvidt for Soborg, Denmark
Scandinavian Teak and Cane Dining Chair by Peter Hvidt for Soborg, Denmark

Scandinavian Teak and Cane Dining Chair by Peter Hvidt for Soborg, Denmark

By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic scandinavian Modern dining chair Mod 316 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Vintage Scandanavian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage scandanavian chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage scandanavian chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage scandanavian chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern vintage scandanavian chairs are consistently popular styles. Many vintage scandanavian chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen produced popular vintage scandanavian chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Scandanavian Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $356 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.

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 Vintage Scandanavian Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.