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.
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
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.
Beech
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
Fabric, Wood
$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
Wood, Teak
$476Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Wood
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
Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut
$2,507Sale Price / set|40% Off
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
Faux Leather, Teak
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
Upholstery, Rosewood
$1,208 / set
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wooden dining chairs made in Denmark. Wooden frames with cognac faux leather upholstery
Faux Leather, Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric
Vintage Scandinavian Walnut Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Scandinavian Walnut Longue Chair 1960s
Walnut
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
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
Steel
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
Leather, Wood
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
Wood
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
Metal
$1,579 / set
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
Wood
$1,258Sale Price|20% Off
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
Textile, Oak
$760Sale Price|20% Off
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
Metal
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
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
Fabric, Wood
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
Mahogany
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
Steel
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
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
$1,938Sale Price|20% Off
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
Leather, Wood
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
Fabric, Beech
$2,424Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Faux Leather, Oak
$1,452Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Chrome
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
Steel
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
Mahogany, Leather
Set of 2 Vintage Chairs, Scandinavian Design, Norway, 1960s, Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 chairs comes from Norway and was made around 1960s. The chairs are made of ash wood
Ash
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
Fabric, Wood
$2,875Sale Price|24% Off
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
Leather, Rosewood
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
Leather, Oak
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
Sheepskin, Teak
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
Teak
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
Fabric, Beech
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
Beech, Teak
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
Teak
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
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,076 / set
Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 6 Scandinavian Chairs, 1950s Vintage Design Additional information: Materials: Wood, Straw
Straw, Wood
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
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian wooden and cowhide side/desk/chair from the 60s/70s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian vintage chair from the 60s/70s is made of wood and cowhide. Thanks to
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s Vintage - Scandinavian - Mid-Century Measures
Wood
Vintage Ilmari Lappalainen For Asko Rocking Chair - Scandinavian 1960s Design
By Asko
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Rocking Chair - Scandinavian 1960s Design Discover the vintage
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brown Beech with Yellow Cushions Rocking Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage brown lacquered beechwood rocking chair shows renewed loose seat and
Fabric, Beech
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
Papercord, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson, Sweden, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern black vintage rocking chair model Grandessa designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden
Beech, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955
Oak
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
Fabric
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
Leather, Beech
$2,800 / set
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
Wool, Beech
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
Fabric, Laminate
$2,715Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Chrome
$661Sale Price / item|34% Off
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
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
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
Fabric, Birch, Upholstery, Bouclé
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
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
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
Cane, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Oak Chair, 1970s, Norwegian Design, Newly Upholstered Green
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Oak Chair – Scandinavian Design Unknown designer, likely Norway One of a kind Production
Fabric, 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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