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

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's

$12,009

H 33.27 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's

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

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

1930s Scandinavian Chair
1930s Scandinavian Chair

1930s Scandinavian Chair

$6,004

H 84 in W 47 in D 45 in

1930s Scandinavian Chair

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Karlstad, SE

An expressive Scandinavian chair from the 1930s, remaining in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth

Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930's Swedish Lounge Chair
1930's Swedish Lounge Chair

1930's Swedish Lounge Chair

$3,800

H 33 in W 32 in D 33 in

1930's Swedish Lounge Chair

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1930's Swedish lounge chair. Large scale lounge chair with fitted curved wood arms. Exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red
1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red

1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red

$4,600

H 30 in W 24.25 in D 26 in

1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1930’s Swedish Club Chairs. Recently upholstered in red leather. Nail head details. Turned Birch

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

1930's Modernist Rocking Lounge Chair by Scandinavian designer Herman De Vries
1930's Modernist Rocking Lounge Chair by Scandinavian designer Herman De Vries

1930's Modernist Rocking Lounge Chair by Scandinavian designer Herman De Vries

By Herman de Vries

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Modernist rocking chair from the 1930's by designer Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture Company of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Skönvirke Chairs in Carved Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Skönvirke Chairs in Carved Oak, Denmark, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Skönvirke Chairs in Carved Oak, Denmark, 1930s

By Martin Nyrop, Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Odense, DK

Charming set of 4 Danish Skönvirke chairs in solid carved oak and wool upholstery fitted with nails

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s Additional Information

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with baroque legs, nature leather, 1930's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with baroque legs, nature leather, 1930's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with baroque legs, nature leather, 1930's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with patinated nature leather. Lose cushion of foam. Baroque

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.
1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.

1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.

$1,007Sale Price / set|46% Off

H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1930s, set of 6 chairs in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Leather and oak wood

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Chair, Probably Fritz Hansen 1930s/40s
Early Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Chair, Probably Fritz Hansen 1930s/40s

Early Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Chair, Probably Fritz Hansen 1930s/40s

By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Karl Schröder style danish vintage easy chair crafted in the 1930s most likely by Fritz Hansen A/S

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Scandinavian Easy chair, Green Mohair Velvet by Margareta Köhler, Sweden 1930s
Scandinavian Easy chair, Green Mohair Velvet by Margareta Köhler, Sweden 1930s

Scandinavian Easy chair, Green Mohair Velvet by Margareta Köhler, Sweden 1930s

By Margareta Köhler, Futurum

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful Scandinavian modern easy chair, model no. 1, designed by Margareta Köhler and crafted for

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's
Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's

By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair with frame of stained beech. New upholstered with Hallingdal Wool

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Beech

Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen
Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen

Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen

$13,210 / set

H 22.84 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in

Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Björnlunda, SE

Fox easy chairs designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by E.V.A Nissen & Co Denmark in 1936. Handmade

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's
Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

$9,006 / set

H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of armchairs designed in 1930's by danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Interesting hand

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

$5,764

H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Easy Chair, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Modern Easy Chair, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Modern Easy Chair, Sweden, 1930s

$3,233

H 37.41 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in

Swedish Modern Easy Chair, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful Swedish Modern easy chair, with bold flowing lines. Original coral pink velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

$14,411 / set

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in

Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930s. Produced by Nordiska

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modern Torsten Claeson Pinewood Chair by Steneby Hemslöjd, 1930s
Swedish Modern Torsten Claeson Pinewood Chair by Steneby Hemslöjd, 1930s

Swedish Modern Torsten Claeson Pinewood Chair by Steneby Hemslöjd, 1930s

By Svensk Hemslöjd, Torsten Claeson

Located in Odense, DK

Hemslöjd in the 1930s. Executed in solid pine, the chair exemplifies the warm materiality and restrained

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs

$6,400 / set

H 31.5 in W 32 in D 35 in

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1930s Swedish lounge chairs. Stained beech legs. Vintage velvet upholstery. Sculpted

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930´s Otto Schultz, Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Boet AB, Sweden.
1930´s Otto Schultz, Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Boet AB, Sweden.

1930´s Otto Schultz, Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Boet AB, Sweden.

$9,006 / set

H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in

1930´s Otto Schultz, Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Boet AB, Sweden.

By Otto Schulz

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A rare set of Otto Schultz leather club chairs, swedish art deco style in an overall good condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s
Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

$6,004

H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 27.76 in

Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

An elegant armchair in the refined Swedish Grace style, designer unknown. The chair features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A red velvet, brown fabric fringes and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and red fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Light

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained wood and purple fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's
Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Uccle, BE

A set of 6 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri

Category

Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

$6,800 / set

H 31.25 in W 26.25 in D 29 in

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green fabric and stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Bo Wretling, Lounge Chair, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Bo Wretling, Lounge Chair, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1930s

Bo Wretling, Lounge Chair, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1930s

By Bo Wretling

Located in High Point, NC

A fabric and metal lounge chair designed by Bo Wretling and produced by Firma Otto Wretling, Umeå

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Club Chair, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Club Chair, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Club Chair, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and beige fabric club chair or lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model Birka. Produced by NK, 1930s. Newly upholstered in honey colored sheep skin.    

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s

Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare scultptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk in Sweden during the 1930s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Iron, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Iron, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Iron, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

$3,400 / set

H 29.5 in W 15.15 in D 22 in

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Iron, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green-painted cast iron and wood side chairs or garden chairs designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

$99,076 / set

H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark during the 1930s. The chairs feature a stained beechwood frame

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s

$13,500 / set

H 30.5 in W 31 in D 33.75 in

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of stained oak and brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A green bouclé fabric and stained beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Denmark, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Leather, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Leather, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Leather, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brown leather and dark-stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s

Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Set of four rare sculptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

$5,800 / set

H 30.125 in W 25.25 in D 19.875 in

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Attribution, Rocking Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Attribution, Rocking Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1930s

Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Attribution, Rocking Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained pine rocking lounge chair attributed to Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s
Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s

Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s

$6,600 / set

H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s

By Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Utrecht, NL

These “Ekerö” chairs are often compared to Axel Einar Hjorth’s Utö model, and not without a reason

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Cane, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Cane, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Cane, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of birch, cane and fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Minor

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Birch

Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

$5,800 / set

H 30.625 in W 16.4 in D 17.25 in

Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Åby Möbelfabrik, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Åby Möbelfabrik, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Åby Möbelfabrik, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained pine, black-painted iron and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s
Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s

Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s

$4,563

H 30.12 in W 20.67 in D 38.59 in

Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Great rocking chair by anonymous designer and unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden during the first half

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Mohair Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1930s
Pair of Swedish Mohair Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1930s

Pair of Swedish Mohair Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1930s

Located in Duxbury, MA

A pair of Swedish wingback lounge chairs upholstered in green mohair, dating to the 1930s. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery

Stig Thoresen-Lassen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Stig Thoresen-Lassen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Stig Thoresen-Lassen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and yellow fabric lounge chair attributed to Stig Thoresen-Lassen, Denmark, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Large Wingback Easy Chair in Fabric and Oak, 1930s
Rare Large Wingback Easy Chair in Fabric and Oak, 1930s

Rare Large Wingback Easy Chair in Fabric and Oak, 1930s

$19,815

H 44.3 in W 39.38 in D 36.23 in

Rare Large Wingback Easy Chair in Fabric and Oak, 1930s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare and large wingback easy chair, produced in Denmark during the 1930s, is an exemplary

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Swedish designer pine rocking chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930s
Swedish designer pine rocking chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930s

Swedish designer pine rocking chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare rocking chair by anonymous designer for Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Sweden during the 1930s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine

1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair
1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair

1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair

By Viggo Boesen

Located in København K, 84

1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Rare set of Swedish designer pine chairs, 1930s
Rare set of Swedish designer pine chairs, 1930s

Rare set of Swedish designer pine chairs, 1930s

$21,616 / set

H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in

Rare set of Swedish designer pine chairs, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A very rare set of six chairs designed by an unknown maker in Sweden during the 1930s. Crafted

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

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Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's

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H 37.5 in W 33.5 in D 35.5 in

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's

Located in Hudson, NY

1930's large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 32 in D 38 in

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

1930's Large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1930s Scandinavian Club Chairs
Pair of 1930s Scandinavian Club Chairs

Pair of 1930s Scandinavian Club Chairs

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of 1930s Scandinavian Club Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 1930s Scandinavian club chairs covered in Pierre Frey Mohair.

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Club Chairs

1930's Very large easy chair Attr. Flemming Lassen
1930's Very large easy chair Attr. Flemming Lassen

1930's Very large easy chair Attr. Flemming Lassen

Unavailable

H 38 in W 41.5 in D 41 in

1930's Very large easy chair Attr. Flemming Lassen

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Hudson, NY

New Mohair upholstery on this large Danish lounge chair produce in 1930;’s

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Stump Chair in Pine, Mora, Sweden 1930s.
Stump Chair in Pine, Mora, Sweden 1930s.

Stump Chair in Pine, Mora, Sweden 1930s.

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H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Stump Chair in Pine, Mora, Sweden 1930s.

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique stump chair in pine. Executed in Mora, Sweden, in the 1930s.  

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Pink Mohair Club Chairs, 1930s
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Pink Mohair Club Chairs, 1930s

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Pink Mohair Club Chairs, 1930s

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H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Pink Mohair Club Chairs, 1930s

Located in Valkenswaard, NL

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco pink mohair club chairs, 1930s. Unique pair with a comfortable

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Axel Larsson, set of three chairs, model 905, 1930s
Axel Larsson, set of three chairs, model 905, 1930s

Axel Larsson, set of three chairs, model 905, 1930s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Axel Larsson, set of three chairs, model 905, 1930s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Påarp, SE

. Produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors in the 1930s. The chairs are in an original state and left

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Axel Einar Hjorth, pair of Lovo Chairs, Sweden, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth, pair of Lovo Chairs, Sweden, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth, pair of Lovo Chairs, Sweden, 1930s

Unavailable

H 38 in W 18.5 in D 17 in

Axel Einar Hjorth, pair of Lovo Chairs, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Los Gatos, CA

A pair of "Lovo" chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Chair, circa 1930s
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Chair, circa 1930s

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Chair, circa 1930s

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 24 in D 29 in

Alvar Aalto Model 31 Chair, circa 1930s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Victoria, BC

Exceptional early example of Alvar Aalto's model 31 chair. This piece is comprised of bentwood and

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Side Chair with Curved Backrest, Denmark, 1930s
Side Chair with Curved Backrest, Denmark, 1930s

Side Chair with Curved Backrest, Denmark, 1930s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in

Side Chair with Curved Backrest, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A rare Danish Modern side chair made of mahogany with a grey wool upholstery and a contrasting trim

Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Refined 1930s Easy Chairs by Frits Henningsen
Pair of Refined 1930s Easy Chairs by Frits Henningsen

Pair of Refined 1930s Easy Chairs by Frits Henningsen

Unavailable

H 34 in W 26.75 in D 31 in

Pair of Refined 1930s Easy Chairs by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Refined 1930s Easy Chairs by Frits Henningsen. These well proportioned and very

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Leather, Mahogany

Danish 1930s Green Leather Club Chair
Danish 1930s Green Leather Club Chair

Danish 1930s Green Leather Club Chair

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Danish 1930s Green Leather Club Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Vejle, DK

A 1930s Danish club chair with green leather. Pillow in black lambswool. Fine and ready to use

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of six 1930s Husum Chairs by Frits Schlegel
Set of six 1930s Husum Chairs by Frits Schlegel

Set of six 1930s Husum Chairs by Frits Schlegel

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 19 in D 18 in

Set of six 1930s Husum Chairs by Frits Schlegel

By Frits Schlegel

Located in London, GB

Beech bentwood with shaped solid elm seat and back, all with a fine aged patina. Designed in 1930

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, Model 1669, 1930s
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, Model 1669, 1930s

Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, Model 1669, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chair re-upholstered in

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Late 1930s Danish Buttoned Armchair with Turquoise Upholstery
Late 1930s Danish Buttoned Armchair with Turquoise Upholstery

Late 1930s Danish Buttoned Armchair with Turquoise Upholstery

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in

Late 1930s Danish Buttoned Armchair with Turquoise Upholstery

Located in Hudson, NY

Though diminutive in size, this armchair was built to last from the 1930s or early 1940s with

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish Oak and Leather Sidechair with Large, Curved Backrest, 1930s
Danish Oak and Leather Sidechair with Large, Curved Backrest, 1930s

Danish Oak and Leather Sidechair with Large, Curved Backrest, 1930s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A 1930s Danish sidechair with a large, curved backrest. The chair stands on oak legs and is

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1930s “1522” Axel Larsson Birch chair
1930s “1522” Axel Larsson Birch chair

1930s “1522” Axel Larsson Birch chair

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H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

1930s “1522” Axel Larsson Birch chair

By Axel Larsson, Bodafors

Located in Madrid, ES

Axel Larsson chair model “1522” in birch and upholstery designed in 1936 and produced by Bodafors

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1930's Mogens Lassen Folding Chair with Early Canvas Seat, Danish.
1930's Mogens Lassen Folding Chair with Early Canvas Seat, Danish.

1930's Mogens Lassen Folding Chair with Early Canvas Seat, Danish.

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Southampton, NY

Early wood folding chair (Adolescent Size) with canvas seat. Designed by Mogens Lassen. Sturdy

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Finnish Classic 1930s Chair "hugging chair" Designed by Werner West
Finnish Classic 1930s Chair "hugging chair" Designed by Werner West

Finnish Classic 1930s Chair "hugging chair" Designed by Werner West

By Werner West

Located in Turku, FI

Finnish early 20th century "hugging chair" design by Werner West for Stockmann Oy. This beautiful

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair
1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair

1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair

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H 41.5 in W 28 in D 34.25 in

1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair

By A. J. Iversen, Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Oakland, CA

1930's High-back chair features a solid wood frame with hand tied springs, horsehair padding and

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

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H 29.75 in W 29.75 in D 33 in

Pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Stunning pair of 1930’s Scandinavian Lounge chairs. Wood accented arms and legs made of Elm.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Scandinavian Modern Decorative Chair, 1930s
Scandinavian Modern Decorative Chair, 1930s

Scandinavian Modern Decorative Chair, 1930s

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H 27.6 in W 21.7 in L 27.6 in

Scandinavian Modern Decorative Chair, 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

Decorative chair in pine, ca 1930s. Made by a swedish cabinetmaker. Honorable mentions in similar

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian 1930's Deco Club Chairs
Scandinavian 1930's Deco Club Chairs

Scandinavian 1930's Deco Club Chairs

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H 28 in W 30 in D 33 in

Scandinavian 1930's Deco Club Chairs

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of 1930's club chairs with shell back and dramatically sloped arms. Red wool fabric with olive

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1930's, Alvar Aalto Chair Model 402
1930's, Alvar Aalto Chair Model 402

1930's, Alvar Aalto Chair Model 402

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H 29 in W 24 in D 26.5 in

1930's, Alvar Aalto Chair Model 402

By Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1930's chair 402 by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland and purchased in Gustaf Axel Bergs

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Rare 1930's Rope Chair Model 1570 by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen
Rare 1930's Rope Chair Model 1570 by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen

Rare 1930's Rope Chair Model 1570 by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1930's Rope chair Model 1570 by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen. Beautiful woven papercord on

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Aino Aalto, 1930's Savoy club chair, Finland
Aino Aalto, 1930's Savoy club chair, Finland

Aino Aalto, 1930's Savoy club chair, Finland

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H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in

Aino Aalto, 1930's Savoy club chair, Finland

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Aino Aalto

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Experience timeless elegance with the Aino Aalto, 1930's Savoy club chair, a rare gem designed

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chair
Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chair

Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chair

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H 26.25 in W 30.75 in D 31.5 in

Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chair

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen

Located in Oakland, CA

1930's Danish channel back lounge chair handcrafted in a solid wood frame with eight-way hand tied

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Modern 1930's Geometric Lounge Chair in Reddish Leather V
Danish Modern 1930's Geometric Lounge Chair in Reddish Leather V

Danish Modern 1930's Geometric Lounge Chair in Reddish Leather V

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic Danish lounge chair made by unknown manufacturer around the late 1930's. The chairs have

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Early Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Scandinavia 1930s
Scandinavian Early Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Scandinavia 1930s

Scandinavian Early Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Scandinavia 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chairs
Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chairs

Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chairs

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H 26.75 in W 29.75 in D 29.5 in

Early 1930's Danish Deco Mohair Club Chairs

By Mostly Danish Furniture

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish channel back lounge chairs, circa 1930 Denmark, handcrafted of a solid wood frame with eight

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Armchairs by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's
Pair of Armchairs by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

Pair of Armchairs by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

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H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in

Pair of Armchairs by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of armchairs designed in 1930's by danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Interesting hand

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair in Mohair and Mahogany with Marquetry ca. 1930's
Danish Wingback Chair in Mohair and Mahogany with Marquetry ca. 1930's

Danish Wingback Chair in Mohair and Mahogany with Marquetry ca. 1930's

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Danish very elegant wingback chair presumably from the 1930. Fantastic Mahogany marquetry work on

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's
Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's

By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Magnus Stephensen lounge chair with frame of stained beech. New upholstered with Hallingdal Wool

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Beech

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s
Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s

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H 33.27 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, 1930s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Kaare Klint Cuban mahogany 'Red chairs' having profiled legs, seat and back upholstered

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Swedish 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Swedish 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Swedish 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair

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H 39.38 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in

Swedish 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Oversized, incredibly cozy Swedish 1930s lounge chair, reupholstered with sheepskin. Made by an

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of Eight Modernist Orchestra Chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden 1930’s
Set of Eight Modernist Orchestra Chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden 1930’s

Set of Eight Modernist Orchestra Chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden 1930’s

By Bodafors, Sven Markelius

Located in Valby, 84

specific chairs are manufactured by Bodafors in the 1930s, the chairs are made in patinaed birch and have

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Danish 1930s Leather Lounge Chair
Danish 1930s Leather Lounge Chair

Danish 1930s Leather Lounge Chair

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H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 25.2 in

Danish 1930s Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Imposing Danish 1930s lounge chair with just the right amount of slouch. Upholstered with leather

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1930's Fritz Hansen Danish Lounge Chairs in New Mohair
1930's Fritz Hansen Danish Lounge Chairs in New Mohair

1930's Fritz Hansen Danish Lounge Chairs in New Mohair

By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

1930s Scandinavian lounge chairs by Frits Hansen, Odense, Denmark. Handcrafted with solid wood

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Unusual 1930s Swedish Lounge Chair
Unusual 1930s Swedish Lounge Chair

Unusual 1930s Swedish Lounge Chair

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H 35.25 in W 26.5 in D 32.5 in

Unusual 1930s Swedish Lounge Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

The graceful spoon shape of this Swedish Moderne lounge chair brings a comfortable streamlined

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Set of six oak chairs with original leather upholstery, Sweden 1930’s
Set of six oak chairs with original leather upholstery, Sweden 1930’s

Set of six oak chairs with original leather upholstery, Sweden 1930’s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Valby, 84

1930s, these chairs are a true testament to timeless craftsmanship and design. Each chair boasts a

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Fabric and Rosewood, 1930s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Fabric and Rosewood, 1930s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Fabric and Rosewood, 1930s

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H 23.82 in W 27.17 in D 23.63 in

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Fabric and Rosewood, 1930s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pair of Art Deco easy chairs, crafted in Sweden during the 1930s, embodies the elegance

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Two Fritz Hansen Side Chairs in Mahogany and Patinaed Leather 1930’s
Set of Two Fritz Hansen Side Chairs in Mahogany and Patinaed Leather 1930’s

Set of Two Fritz Hansen Side Chairs in Mahogany and Patinaed Leather 1930’s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Valby, 84

Set of two Fritz Hansen side chairs in mahogany and patinaed leather from the 1930’s. The

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stackable dining chairs 'Orchestra' by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s
Stackable dining chairs 'Orchestra' by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s

Stackable dining chairs 'Orchestra' by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s

By Sven Markelius

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Functionalistic stackable dining chairs model 'Orchestra' designed by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1930s Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen
1930s Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen

1930s Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen

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H 42.52 in W 32.68 in L 42.52 in

1930s Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant 1930s lounge chair from Fritz Hansen, with clean, stately lines. Upholstered with sheepskin

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark

1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours

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Vintage 1930s Danish Biedermeier Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark

1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours

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Vintage 1930s Danish Biedermeier Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Jacob Kjær Six Dining Chairs Oak, Niger Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Jacob Kjær Six Dining Chairs Oak, Niger Leather, Denmark, 1930s

Jacob Kjær Six Dining Chairs Oak, Niger Leather, Denmark, 1930s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Copenhagen, DK

JACOB KJÆR - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by designer and

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Axel Einar Hjorth Easy Chairs, Nordiske Kompaniet, 1930s
Pair of Axel Einar Hjorth Easy Chairs, Nordiske Kompaniet, 1930s

Pair of Axel Einar Hjorth Easy Chairs, Nordiske Kompaniet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö easy chairs in stained pine. Original cushions, upholstered with

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s

Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stained pine 'Lovö' chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s. Iron mounts

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Georg Kofoed 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Georg Kofoed 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Georg Kofoed 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair

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H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 32.68 in

Georg Kofoed 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chair

By Georg Kofoed

Located in London, England

Georg Kofoed Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1930s. This design attributed to cabinetmaker George

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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Rosewood

Midcentury Lounge Chair, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
Midcentury Lounge Chair, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s

Midcentury Lounge Chair, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant 1930s lounge chair from Fritz Hansen, with clean, stately lines. Upholstered with sheepskin

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and red leather lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker's Brazilian Rosewood 1930s Easy Chair
Danish Cabinetmaker's Brazilian Rosewood 1930s Easy Chair

Danish Cabinetmaker's Brazilian Rosewood 1930s Easy Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

carved rosewood. The seat cushion is stuffed with horsehair, and we have recovered the chair in Savel’s

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair 1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chairs Made In Denmark
Pair 1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chairs Made In Denmark

Pair 1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chairs Made In Denmark

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Pair beautiful Danish lounge chairs from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet

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Vintage 1930s Danish Biedermeier Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Utö pine chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sportstugemöbel, 1930s
Utö pine chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sportstugemöbel, 1930s

Utö pine chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sportstugemöbel, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hägersten, SE

Dining/side chair model "Utö" designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin
Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin

Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely Rocking chair from the 1930s designed in Sweden. It is reupholstered with sheepskin. It is

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, 1930s, Original Leather
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, 1930s, Original Leather

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, 1930s, Original Leather

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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, 1930s, Original Leather

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Fritz Hansen, armchair with original patinated leather. Legs and armrests of stained wood. Model 4077, made by Fritz Hansen. Marked.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Located in Plymouth, GB

A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

Materials

Wood

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dudouyt - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Dudouyt - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

Dudouyt - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Grey Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's
Grey Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's

Grey Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's

By Hendrik Wouda

Located in Den Haag, NL

Grey Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's Beautiful Oak curved armrests .

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

$5,800

H 29.5 in W 83 in D 44.5 in

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa

$5,200

H 28 in W 75 in D 31 in

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Original lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.
Original lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.

Original lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.

$8,046 / item

H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in

Original lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.

By Flemming Lassen

Located in København K, DK

Original 1940s easy chair in green velvet. Similar to "den trætte mand" with original upholsery. Danish Cabinet maker Flemming Lassen, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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Scandinavian 1930s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Scandinavian 1930s chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Scandinavian 1930s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. There are all kinds of Scandinavian 1930s chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian 1930s chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Kaare Klint, Axel Einar Hjorth and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful Scandinavian 1930s chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Scandinavian 1930s Chairs?

Scandinavian 1930s chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,068, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $132,000.

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.