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Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2
Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Folding Teak Chairs
Pair of Scandinavian Folding Teak Chairs

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

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Foldable Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
Foldable Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s
Folding chair Designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1950s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Oak

American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Safari Chair for Cado, Denmark
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Safari Chair for Cado, Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of ‘Ted’ Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of ‘Ted’ Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Peter Karpf  Campaign Folding Chair for Tripp Trapp Skagerak, Denmark, 1970s
Peter Karpf  Campaign Folding Chair for Tripp Trapp Skagerak, Denmark, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern Folding Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s
Post Modern Folding Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs
Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs

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

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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair in Teak Wood with Canvas for Rud Rasmussen
Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair in Teak Wood with Canvas for Rud Rasmussen

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

2020 MK99200 Folding Chair by Mogens Koch for Carl Hansen in Teak & Leather
2020 MK99200 Folding Chair by Mogens Koch for Carl Hansen in Teak & Leather

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

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Erik Magnussen “Z-Down” Folding Lounge Chair for Torben Orskov, 1960s
Erik Magnussen “Z-Down” Folding Lounge Chair for Torben Orskov, 1960s

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

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope

Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's
Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Modern Teak Folding Chairs in the Style of Ebert Wels - A Pair
Danish Modern Teak Folding Chairs in the Style of Ebert Wels - A Pair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia
Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Slovak Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Wooden Two Tier End/Side Tables
Pair Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Wooden Two Tier End/Side Tables

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cord, Rope, Teak

Walnut Folding Chair MK16 Mogens Koch for Interna
Walnut Folding Chair MK16 Mogens Koch for Interna

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alvar Aalto Folding Table DL82 and 65 Chairs by Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto Folding Table DL82 and 65 Chairs by Artek 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

A Pair of Foldable Swedish Safari X-Chairs in Oak and Leather
A Pair of Foldable Swedish Safari X-Chairs in Oak and Leather

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Oak Folding Lounge Chair Model 'Kongo' By Ake Fribytter And Stig Lindberg
1970s Oak Folding Lounge Chair Model 'Kongo' By Ake Fribytter And Stig Lindberg

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov
Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s
Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mogens Koch MK - 16 Folding Chair
Mogens Koch MK - 16 Folding Chair

Mogens Koch MK - 16 Folding Chair

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Mogens Koch MK - 16 Folding Chair  

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Folding Chair
Hans Wegner Folding Chair

Hans Wegner Folding Chair

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.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Folding Leather Chair Erkones, Norway
Folding Leather Chair Erkones, Norway

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Danish Mid-Century Folding Chairs
Set of Four Danish Mid-Century Folding Chairs

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mogens Koch Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
Pair of Mogens Koch Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes, Norway, 1970s
Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes, Norway, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Norwegian Folding Uno Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s
Norwegian Folding Uno Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs

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

Category

Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Leather Folding Armchair
Vintage Scandinavian Leather Folding Armchair

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Beech

Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair

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

Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

JH 512 Folding Chair
JH 512 Folding Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Folding Chairs
Pair of Folding Chairs

Pair of Folding Chairs

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

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Scandinavian Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian folding chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian folding chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and natural fiber. Your living room may not be complete without a Scandinavian folding chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Scandinavian folding chair bearing Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Mogens Koch and Johannes Hansen each produced at least one beautiful Scandinavian folding chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Scandinavian Folding Chair?

Prices for a Scandinavian folding chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $241 and can go as high as $27,915, while the average can fetch as much as $3,073.

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.

Questions About Scandinavian Folding Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.