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Bench Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1953. Solid ash. Measures: H
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Pair of Scandinavian benches in Solid Elm by Olavi Hanninen 1960.
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb benches with brutalist design. High quality cabinetmaking work. Extremely robust. Solid wood.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of Scandinavian benches in Solid Elm by Olavi Hanninen 1960.
Pair of Scandinavian benches in Solid Elm by Olavi Hanninen 1960.
$2,391 / item
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 12.6 in
Swedish 1920s Cast Iron Park Bench Designed by Folke Bensow
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish Pavilion at the Paris exhibition 1925. Designed by Folke Bensow (1886-1971) for Näfveqvarns
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Bench with Backrest Designed by Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, 1957
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench with backrest designed by Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbler, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Teak

Occasional Table/Bench Model 5272 Designed by Börge Mogensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and cane. Measures: H 34.5 cm/ 13 5/8" L 138 cm/ 4' 6 1/3" D 38 cm/ 11' 3/4".
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Klaus Wettergren Design, One of a Kind Bench with Leather Seat Cushions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Klaus Wettergren. One of a kind bench (custom order). Solid teak, square legs ending in Wenge
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Teak, Wenge

Vintage Design Two-Seater Model Capella Design by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960 Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Design two-seater Model Capella design by Illum Wikkelsø,1960 Denmark. A beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Bench, Sweden, 1940
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice and simple bench in solid pine wood designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1940
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Bench, Sweden, 1940
Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Bench, Sweden, 1940
$1,050
H 16.54 in W 57.09 in D 13.78 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Rosewood Bench
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Culver City, CA
A classic rosewood bench or table from the 1960s designed by Kai Kristiansen for cabinetmaker Aksel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Rosewood Bench
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Rosewood Bench
$1,300
H 15.38 in W 14.5 in D 34.25 in
Danish Design Organic Shaped Two-Seat Made of Rosewood
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish design two-seat made of organic shaped rosewood. With original upholstery in multicolored
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches

Danish Design Organic Shaped Two-Seat Made of Rosewood
Danish Design Organic Shaped Two-Seat Made of Rosewood
$1,853
H 32.68 in W 51.19 in D 33.47 in
Stool Designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered steel with leather. Very rare piece. H: 49,5 cm/ 19 1/2" W: 63 cm/ 24 3/4" D: 35 cm/ 13 3/4"       
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Stool Designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
Stool Designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
$6,724
H 19.49 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in
Robust Bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This pure and robust bench was designed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem in the 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Benches

Robust Bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
Robust Bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
$687
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 17.33 in
Carl Malmsten Visingsö bench by Svensk Tenn Sweden 1960
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt, I. Christiansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic small bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactures by Svensk Tenn Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten Visingsö bench by Svensk Tenn Sweden 1960
Carl Malmsten Visingsö bench by Svensk Tenn Sweden 1960
$1,494
H 16.93 in W 57.09 in D 14.18 in
Pirkka Bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1955
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Halle, DE
Mid Century Pirkka Bench. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1955, manufactured by Laukaan Puu, Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Pine

Pirkka Bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1955
Pirkka Bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1955
$1,733
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 10.24 in
Asserbo Pine Bench by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Asserbo bench in pine with brass details designed by Børge Mogensen for Swedish firm Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Børge Mogensen Bench in Oak & Natural Leather, Model 3171, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
. The condition of this piece is really great. Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Red Hallway Set Bench, Drawers & Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Danish Modern hallway set consisting of a bench, a mirror and a small chest of drawers all
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Oak

Børge Mogensen "Asserbo" Bench in Pitch Pine by Karl Andersson & Sons, 1961
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important Børge Mogensen "Asserbo" bench in solid Pitch Pine and brass details designed in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Borge Mogensen Danish Modern Oak and Rattan Cane Bench or Table Model 5275
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
bench. Mogensen designed the bench in the 1950s and it was made in different sizes by Fredericia
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Cane, Rattan

Borge Mogensen Large Side Table or Bench in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Danish modern side table or bench model "BM5275" in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Cane, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Rustic Swedish Modern Stools Wood Carved Legs
By Mission Arts & Crafts
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of solid carved wood legs stools, benches imported from Sweden circa 1950's original
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Design Teak and Oak Bench or Coffee Table by Eric Johansson, 1950s
By Eric Johansson, Abrahamssons Möbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare bench, coffee table model TV5 designed by Eric Johansson for Abrahamssons möbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Lovig Danish Modern Coffee Table or Bench
By Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage open-grate solid teak coffee table/bench from Lovig. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Lovig Danish Modern Coffee Table or Bench
Lovig Danish Modern Coffee Table or Bench
$1,575
H 16.5 in W 58.75 in D 17.75 in
Bench/Coffee Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/coffee table “Annika” designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s. Karelian
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Pair of Benches Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of benches in mahogany with boucle pillows, designed by Maa. Grethe Jalk and made by P
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bouclé, Mahogany

Pair of Benches Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1960s
Pair of Benches Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1960s
$5,000 / set
H 15.75 in W 40.16 in D 11.82 in
Torbjørn Afdal Scandinavian Oak Bench for Bruksbo Møbler, 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury Scandinavian oak bench designed by Torbjörn Afdal per Bruksbo Møbler, Norway 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Occasional Table or Bench designed by Börge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
For Fredericia Stolefabriken, Denmark. 1950s. Oak and cane.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Oak

Occasional Table or Bench designed by Börge Mogensen
Occasional Table or Bench designed by Börge Mogensen
$4,901
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Coffee Table/Bench Model 5272 Designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Hägersten, SE
Coffee table/bench model 5272 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Fredericia
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Floral and Nature Patterned Sofa, Bench Designed by Gocken Jobs, Sweden
By Gocken Jobs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage floral print couch. The fabric is designed by Gocken Jobs, 1969 and features pansies, ferns
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Occasional Tables/Benches Model 5273 Designed by Börge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950s. Oak and cane
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Bench or Coffee Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden, 1960s. Karelian birch.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Modular TV Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and wicker. Model used in the case study house #20, known as the bass house, completed in 1958.  
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Teak

Rosewood Krobo Bench by Torbjörn Afdal, Mellemstrand, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Klintehamn, SE
This bench or room divider was designed by Torbjörn Afdal (1917-1999), Norway in 1960. It was
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Teak and Upholstered Seat Benches by Niels Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of two benches designed by Niels Møller, for Moller fabrick stamped made in Denmark
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Teak, Wool

Scandinavian Modern Öresund Design Bench by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern Öresund design bench by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. The bench is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Cutter Bench designed by Niels Hvass in teak wood of minimalist design
By Niels Hvass
Located in Lejre, DK
Cutter Bench designed by Niels Hvass in teak wood. A minimalist design makes the Cutter bench a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Bench Designed by Jonas Bohlin for Arvesund, Sweden, 2016
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench designed by Jonas Bohlin for Arvesund, Sweden, 2016. Oak, iron and concrete. Meaures
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Iron

K.J. Petterson & Söner, Pair of Stools in Pine, Scandinavian Modern Design
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian design from the period 1930 to 1960. We procure items that have a history and/or have a particular
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury bench made of dark brown teak wood. The bench is a Scandinavian production of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
Midcentury Scandinavian Dark Brown Teak Wood Bench, 1960s
$1,506
H 12.01 in W 42.52 in D 14.18 in
Minimalist bench in solid Oregon pine. Design Friis & Moltke Denmark 1970s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Ystad, SE
Elegant Danish 1970s minimalist bench in solid Oregon pine. Designed by the Iconic Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Bench Made of Metal and Teak, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Bench made of metal and teak wood, 1960s. Excellent design object for interior decoration, display
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Bench Made of Metal and Teak, 1960s
Scandinavian Bench Made of Metal and Teak, 1960s
$1,075
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 14.97 in
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, manufactured by Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Asko Bench Finland 1955
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice bench designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955. This bench has a pine wooden
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Asko Bench Finland 1955
Ilmari Tapiovaara Asko Bench Finland 1955
$1,350
H 16.54 in W 70.87 in D 9.85 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Benches
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of mid-century back bench in a Scandinavian Modern design. The benches retain
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pair Mid-Century Modern Benches
$2,600
H 32 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
Piano Bench / Stool Made In Mahogany With Light Floral Fabric From 1910s
Located in Lejre, DK
design elements characteristic of the Edwardian era. The mahogany frame of the bench is beautifully
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Vintage 1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Midcentury Bench in Oak and Cane Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Bench / low table in solid oak and cane, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Bench/Side Table Model Krobo Designed by Torbjørn Afdal Produced by Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench/side table model Krobo designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957 Teak Daybed
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic sofa model TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, produced by Bramin, Denmark 1957. Made of solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Long Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful long coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Burksbo, in rosewood solid
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Long Low Profile Bench or Coffee Table in Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful long coffee table or bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Burksbo, in rosewood solid
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Öresund Modern Stool by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian bench/pouf designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Roland Bench, Solid Walnut, Show Sample
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Roland bench is built by hand in our Brooklyn studio using premium solid hardwoods. Simple and
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Roland Bench, Solid Walnut, Show Sample
Roland Bench, Solid Walnut, Show Sample
$2,000
H 16 in W 60 in D 15 in
Roland Bench, Ebonized Cherry, Show Sample
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Roland bench is built by hand in our Brooklyn studio using premium solid hardwoods. Simple and
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Roland Bench, Ebonized Cherry, Show Sample
Roland Bench, Ebonized Cherry, Show Sample
$2,200
H 16 in W 72 in D 15 in
Meet Bench Designed by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Scandinavian design. The clock, reduced to the most essential elements, is the latest in a series by Copenhagen
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Meet Bench Designed by Norm Architects
Meet Bench Designed by Norm Architects
$250 / item
H 17.7 in W 15 in D 28.2 in
1950 Bruksbo Design Teak Long Bench with Planter
By Bruksbo
Located in Hudson, NY
Removable planter with plastic liner measures 23.5 inches long, 13.5 in. wide and 4.5 in. deep. Iron leg supports. Great original finish. Made in Norway.
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

1950 Bruksbo Design Teak Long Bench with Planter
1950 Bruksbo Design Teak Long Bench with Planter
$2,450
H 13.5 in W 79 in D 14.5 in
Seat Ecoleather, Danish Design, 1990s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Seat made in the 1990s, Danish production. The structure is made of teak wood. The seats have undergone upholstery renovation, seat sponges and eco leather replaced with new ones....
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Seat Ecoleather, Danish Design, 1990s
Seat Ecoleather, Danish Design, 1990s
$405
H 10.63 in W 70.87 in L 10.63 in
Visingsö a Long Stool in Pine Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Visingsö a long stool or bench designed by Carl Malmsten in 1953. Characteristic swung ends
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

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Scandinavian Design Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Scandinavian design benches available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian design benches — often made from wood, hardwood and oak — can elevate any home. We have 7 antique and vintage Scandinavian design benches in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Scandinavian design benches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian design benches are consistently popular styles. Scandinavian design benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Frama, Børge Mogensen and Rather Well Design are consistently popular.

How Much are Scandinavian Design Benches?

Prices for Scandinavian design benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Scandinavian design benches begin at $943 and can go as high as $38,698, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Scandinavian Design Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023

    There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland. 


    Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design


    Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes. 


    Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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.


    For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.