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Scandinavian modern Blonde bentwood Leather lounge chair by Bjarne Dahlqvist
By OY BJ Dahlqvist, BD Möbel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A leather sling lounge chair designed by Bjarne (BJ) Dahlqvist for Oy BD-Mobel Ab. This 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch, Bentwood

Scandinavian Modern Bent Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Scandinavian modern, lounge chair features a walnut frame with slat back and sculpted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual light wood siesta
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric, Leather

Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair made in Norway by Westnofa. A rosewood bentwood frame brown
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Bentwood with Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chairs designed by Ake Fribytter and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood with Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood with Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood & Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Giske Carlsen for Kleppe
By Kleppe Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
Live out your 1970's bungalow dreams with this rare pair of Norwegian Modern lounge chairs designed
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair, original very good condition, art deco style.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Art deco
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bentwood

1970's Beech Bentwood with Cognac Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare folding - lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden made of beech and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling A Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swedish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair Attributed to Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Deland, FL
Exceptional bentwood construction. This chair is built for style and for comfort. The bentwood
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century bentwood Lounge chair . All original including original webbing and in amazing vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather Safari flex lounge chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid-century modern "Flex Safari" leather Lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Oslo
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Bentwood and Leather Penguin Chair Circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
An original "Penguin" lounge chair upholstered in leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness
By Ekorness
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of lounge chairs featuring exposed bentwood frames, with supple brown leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Birch

Ingmar Relling Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Circa. 1970's. Original
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Bruno Mathsson " Eva" Style Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Beech and Canvas webbed lounge chair attributed to Bruno Mathsson
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Genarp, SE
A pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter. The chairs have lovely patina and has a nice swing when
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Eva' lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' Lounge Chair
Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
!970s Falcon Lounge Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in PEGO, ES
Beautiful Scandinavian designed lounge Falcon chairs by Sigurd Ressell circa early to mid 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

!970s Falcon Lounge Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
!970s Falcon Lounge Chairs by Sigurd Ressell
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler. This rarely seen model
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Peter Hvidt "Ax" Lounge Chairs, Denmark, Ca. 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Danish "Ax" lounge arm chairs in bent birch wood with teak inserts designed by Peter Hvidt
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood, Birch

1970s Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Krona' By Ake Fribytter For Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Krona", in bentwood and upholstered with brown
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

1970s Lounge Chair 'Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler Denmark
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Falcon Leather Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 101cm H, 80cmD, 80cmW, 45cm Hseat Condition: Good Designer: Sigurd Ressel Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler Model: Falcon Material : Leather , Wood
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Magnus Stephensen Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Beechwood by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in dark stained beechwood by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1970s, Danish design by Brammin Møbler, "Focus" lounge chair, original very good
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Bramin Møbler. Easy chair in original very good condition: no smells and no
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Pair Dark Brown Leather Lounge Chairs 'Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful rare lounge chairs model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Brown Leather Lounge Chair 'Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler.
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rare lounge chair model 'Superstar' designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Trygg Mobler in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood chair covered in a
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler is a splendid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Soren Hansen Lounge 1931 Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Bent beechwood cane wool fabric on the loose cushion.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Soren Hansen Lounge 1931 Fritz Hansen
Soren Hansen Lounge 1931 Fritz Hansen
H 32.25 in W 24.75 in D 30 in
Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and foot stool by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chesham, GB
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and foot stool. Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard France & Daverhosen Beech Teak High Back Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Teak & Beech FD-146 Lounge Chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Beech

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Flex" Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful, sculptural Scandinavian modern lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arne Norell ‘Ari’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Black Leather Sweden, 60s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Comfortable lounge chair and ottoman designed by Arne Norell. This award winning lounge chair is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Lounge Chair FD-145
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Lounge Chair model "FD 145". A spindle back lounge chair By
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak, Teak

Gold / Brown Jacquard Velvet with Elm Armrest Lounge Chair in Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair 1940s Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chairs with Elm Armrests in Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original pair Scandinavian lounge / club chairs in the style of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Art Deco Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chair with Elm Armrests in Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and complete original Scandinavian lounge / club chair in the style of Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman. Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Cantilever armchair model 401. Design 1930s, version 1940s manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fab...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1970s Set of Leather Cantilever Chairs with Footrest "Poäng by Noboru Nakamura
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s originally iconic set of vintage Ikea leather cantilever chairs with footrest ( Poäng by
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 3440 designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Bentwood

Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Birch, Bentwood

Bruno Mathsson 'Mina' Chairs for Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
An incredible pair of ‘Mina’ lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful pair of classic "Siesta" chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The cantilevered
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Modernist Bentwood Chaise Lounge by Ingmar & Knut Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Buffalo, NY
This stunning vintage modern chaise lounge features a stylish and sturdy bentwood base. Versatile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Norwegian Cantilever Easy Chair Leather, Jon Hjortdal, Velledalen, 1970s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
and varnished beech bentwood, this chair showcase a unique design by Jon Hjortdal for Velledalen
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair Of Rare Model Penguin Chairs By Ib Kofod-Larsen For Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, rare model "Penguin" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig feature wrought
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Hamburg, HH
Frank O. Gehry for Knoll. 'Cross Check Chair'. Designed in 1990-1992. Bent maple wood band
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino for Swedese Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Monrovia, CA
. A Scandinavian Modern Design of the 1960s by Yngve Ekstrom is a comfortable lounge / easy chair. The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Scandinavian Bentwood Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and animal skin, every Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair was constructed with great care. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ake Fribytter, Nelo and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Bentwood Lounge Chair?

A Scandinavian bentwood lounge chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $627 and the highest can go for as much as $18,800.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.