Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s
Located in Rødding, DK
of Scandinavian Modern design at its most generous and tactile, presented in entirely new bouclé
Bouclé, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Boucle Wing Chair from “ And Just Like That...”
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and comfortable Scandinavian modern boucle’ covered white wing chair from HBO’s “And Just
Bouclé, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing "windsor" armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chair is made from solid
Bouclé, Ash
$3,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of 8 Scandinavian modern birch dining chairs in boucle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Scandinavian modern birch dining chairs in boucle Upholstery. Sold as a set of 8 chairs
Bouclé, Birch, Plywood
$3,770Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Mahogany Frame & Bouclé
Located in Plainview, NY
a paragon of Scandinavian modernism. In its essence, this lounge chair becomes not merely a
Bouclé, Mahogany
$2,100 / item
Beaumont Bouclé Lounge Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
get a glamorous lift from shiny polished brass and luxe Olympus Ivory bouclé. Pairs perfectly with our
Brass
$8,110 / item
Custom Made Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
boucle fabric with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Beech, Oak, Wool, Bouclé
Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Scandinavian countries’ modernist furniture designs, such as this wingback chair, became known for their sober
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth'', Chair + Ottoman, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
$14,330 / set
Custom Made Model 54 Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian mid-century lounge chairs upholstered in boucle fabric.
Fabric
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Oak, Bouclé
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 11
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth'', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Oak, Bouclé
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Bouclé, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
$7,244 / item
Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
wool boucle with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Beech, Oak, Wool, Bouclé
$13,859 / set
Pair of Custom Made Ryo Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
upholstered in luxurious cotton-wool blend off-white bouclé fabric. The Ryo chair is available to order in a
Bouclé, Beech
Gallant Chair - solid oak wood base with boucle upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Gallant Armchair by Morten & Jonas is an instant classic. It is a chair with a timeless
Bouclé, Oak
$16,222 / set
Pair of custom Made Sampo Boucle Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
boucle fabric with stained beech legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak
$18,110 / set
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Scandinavian furniture designs of the 20th century. Example shown: Pierre Frey Opio Boucle + Oiled walnut
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Wool, Oak, Bouclé
$9,055 / item
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Scandinavian furniture designs of the 20th century. The Clam Chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$1,125 / set
Mid century scandinavian dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dining chairs with elegant plywood frames and reupholstered cushions in black boucle
Bouclé, Wood
Krogenæs pair of lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid pine and boucle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of lounge chairs / armchairs made by Krogenæs in Norway. Made of solid pine. New upholstered
Bouclé, Pine
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Barnum Bouclé
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
picture: Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel Fabric: Barnum Boucle Col.24 Chair W 65 cm / D 92 cm / H 72 cm / SH
Steel, Chrome
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
Hans Wegner Boucle, Teak & Oak Papa Bear Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1952 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish
Oak, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Teak
Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair, Boucle Upholstery, Beech Legs
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Curved-back lounge chair with splayed stained beech legs and new upholstered with boucle. Designed
Bouclé, Beech
'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Oak, Wool, Bouclé
'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Bouclé, Oak, Wool
$13,859 / set
Pair of Custom Made White Boucle Ryo Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
hate boucle fabric with fumed oak legs. Matching ottomans are also available by request. Each chairs
Beech, Oak, Wool, Bouclé
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs, Walnut & Boucle, Scandinavian 1960s
Located in London, GB
Classic set of three dining chairs in walnut(possibly) wood frame and newly upholstered seats in
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
$13,859 / set
Custom Made Ryo Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
luxurious Chase Erwin boucle green fabric and feature fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in
Wool, Oak
$6,929 / item
Custom Made RYO boucle Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
luxurious Chase Erwin boucle green fabric and features fumed oak legs. The RYO chair is available to order
Wool, Oak
'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
'Elephant' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé, Brown
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Bouclé, Oak
Sophisticate Lounge Chair Low - chrome steel tube frame with boucle upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Sophisticate Lounge Chair is a modern reinterpretation of the French eighteenth century Louis
Steel, Chrome
Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
'Elephant' Wood Lounge Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, Brown
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017 Model
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the
Bouclé
Carl Malmsten Boucle Samsas Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Samsas lounge chair, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the
Wool, Beech
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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