Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish-style folding chairs manufactured in Sweden. Crafted from solid Scandinavian pine, these
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish-style folding chairs manufactured in Sweden. Crafted from solid Scandinavian pine, these
Pine
$861Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Folding Teak Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A striking pair of low profile folding chairs in teak perfect for both inside and outside use
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pine Folding Chairs, in the Style of Rainer Daumiller 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Pine Folding Chairs, in the Style of Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill
Pine
Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental church seating contest
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch, New Product
By Mogens Koch, GETAMA
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 folding chair for a supplemental church seating contest
Fabric, Oak
$4,096 / set
Foldable Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful pair of foldable lounge chairs in warm-toned wood with woven seats and backs. The
Canvas
$3,746Sale Price / set|25% Off
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
Metal, Chrome
Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant folding chair by Poul Hundevad is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design
Patent Leather, Oak
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s
Rattan
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Safari Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Barcelona, ES
MK16 folding Safari chair designed in 1932 by Mogens Koch and produced in 1960's by Cado, Denmark
Brass
Pair of ‘Ted’ Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1970s, the ‘Ted’ folding chair reflects the moment
Chrome
Peter Karpf Campaign Folding Chair for Tripp Trapp Skagerak, Denmark, 1970s
By Peter Karpf
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Campaign Folding Chair by Peter Karpf for Tripp Trapp Skagerak, Denmark
Aluminum
Post Modern Folding Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern folding chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s.
Metal
Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of
Rope, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Cane, Oak
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz
By Lammhults, Borge Lindau
Located in Bern, CH
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair. Designed by Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz. Tubular
Metal
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important
Rattan, Oak
Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair in Teak Wood with Canvas for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful folding chairs (model MK-16), designed by Mogens Koch in the early 1930s. These examples
Brass
2020 MK99200 Folding Chair by Mogens Koch for Carl Hansen in Teak & Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Mogens Koch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a listing for two (sold separately) MK99200 Folding Chairs made with a solid and oiled teak
Leather, Teak
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz, 1970's
By Lammhults, Borge Lindau
Located in Bern, CH
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair. Designed by Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz. Tubular
Metal
$33,800 / set
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
Rattan, Oak
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Forserum, SE
A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer
Steel
Erik Magnussen “Z-Down” Folding Lounge Chair for Torben Orskov, 1960s
By Erik Magnussen
Located in Skokie, IL
Erik Magnussen early production “Z-Down” folding lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s. Additional
Steel
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design. The
Cord, Wood
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of
Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope
Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Often referred to as Wegner like, these mid century folding lounge chairs have become iconic in
Rope, Wood
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic Danish scissor folding chair in solid oak by Preben Thorsen for cabinetmaker Morten
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Folding Chairs in the Style of Ebert Wels - A Pair
By Ebert Wels
Located in New York, NY
These Danish folding lounge chairs consist of teak frames with braided rope seating and back. A
Rope, Teak
Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Mid Century folding lounge chairs, and the hard to find footrest, ottoman made in Yugoslavia
Cord, Wood
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Mogens Koch ‘MK 16’ foldable armchairs with brown leather and canvas. This safari type
Leather
Pair Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Wooden Two Tier End/Side Tables
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian style design folding rope chair set captures the style of Hans J. Wegner without a higher price
Wood, Cord, Rope, Teak
Walnut Folding Chair MK16 Mogens Koch for Interna
By Mogens Koch
Located in Vienna, AT
Safair armchairs, frame made of walnut and upholstered in leather. The folding safari chair was
Leather, Walnut
$6,144Sale Price / set|30% Off
Alvar Aalto Folding Table DL82 and 65 Chairs by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek folding table model DL82 and six chairs model 65, designed by Alvar Aalto. The table has
Birch
$2,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Foldable Swedish Safari X-Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of two foldable safari chairs in oak and brown leather upholstery. These X-chairs have a
Brass
$2,108Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Oak Folding Lounge Chair Model 'Kongo' By Ake Fribytter And Stig Lindberg
By Ake Fribytter, Stig Lindberg
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1970s lounge chair, model Kongo, designed by Åke Fribytter for IKEA. Crafted in solid oak with
Leather, Oak
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, GB
“Gold Hill Chair” A solid wood folding stool, seat with black leather. Model PH 41. Made by Poul
Leather, Hardwood
Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel
Travertine, Steel
Unavailable|$1,123 / set
Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian pair of folding chairs made in 1940s, frame in metal and molded birch.
Birch
Unavailable|$2,300
Mogens Koch MK - 16 Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Mogens Koch MK - 16 Folding Chair
Brass
Unavailable|$9,000
Hans Wegner Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Hand Wegner folding lounge chair with cane seat and back.
Oak, Cane
Unavailable|$316
Folding Leather Chair Erkones, Norway
By Ekornes
Located in Notteroy, NO
From the 1970s Ekornes, a Norwegian design called "The Uno chair". The Uno chair folds away easily
Unavailable|$2,223 / set
Set of Four Danish Mid-Century Folding Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four folding chairs from Danish Mid-Century. They could be used outdoor or indoor.
Wood
Unavailable|$4,681 / set
Pair of Mogens Koch Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of folding chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1932 and manufactured by Interna Denmark
Brass
Unavailable|$257
Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes, Norway, 1970s
Located in Notteroy, NO
Uno chair folds away easily in one motion for practical storage or space saving. The Uno chair frame
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable|$409
Norwegian Folding Uno Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Ekornes
Located in Notteroy, NO
Norwegian Folding Uno chair in cognac leather, 1970s. Useful as a fold away guest chair or a
Bentwood
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Munster, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Canvas
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown
Metal, Chrome
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Faversham, GB
Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech
Unavailable|$1,500
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
Metal
A Pair of Scandinavian Folding Chairs in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Scandinavian Folding Chairs in the style of Hans Wegner
Sold|$2,106 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Leather Folding Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
leather seat and back, with gentle curves and a playful foldable frame. Exceptionally preserved, the
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian design folding rope chair captures the style of Hans Wegner without a hefty price
Rope, Hardwood, Beech
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in
Rope, Walnut
Sold|$7,139
JH 512 Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original folding chair with frame in patinated oak. Seat and back in woven cane. Model JH 512
Cane, Oak
Sold|$4,235 / item
Pair of Folding Chairs
By BRIO - Bröderna Ivarsson i Osby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in pine with adjustable back in pine, canvas and cushions in textile
Pine
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.
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