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Torbjorn Afdal Danish Lounge Chair in Zebra Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Scandinavian high-back lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Brusko, Bjarne
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair produced in Yugoslavia features a minimal beech frame with high
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Beech

MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frits Henningsen High Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen high back lounge chair.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Teak & Leather Danish Lounge High Back Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather & teak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Original pitch black soft, supple leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Georg Kofoed Danish High-back Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare 1940's Danish high-back lounge chair designed by George Kofoed, circa 1940, Denmark. this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Teak Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Yngve Ekstrom High Back Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese. Molded Oak Frame with Teak Armrests. Upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern High back Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptionally designed Swedish chair on a swivel steel base in original black vinyl with a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example is an amazingly
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Hans J. Wegner GE 290A High Back Lounge Chair, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290A by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Fritz Hansen high back version of the 1669 lounge armchair. Designed and manufactured by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern High Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a Danish modern style lounge chair with green upholstery that swivels and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1942 Fritz Hansen High-back Lounge Chair #1672 in Original Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early Fritz Hansen high-back lounge chair, circa 1942, model #1672, features a solid wood frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Ulferts Fabriker
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in San Marcos, CA
-backed lounge chair has a great look. Chair has been completely refinished and has brand new high quality
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ebonized High Back Karen Lounge Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Dorchester, MA
Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen created this striking lounge chair, called Karen, for Dutch
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Beech

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s. These majestic chairs
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair in Original Vinyl Upholstery, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite architectural design found in it's original vinyl upholstery with tufted button back
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s Natural High Back Lounge Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen in Denmark
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Rare and beautiful solid high back Scandinavian lounge chair with the original natural colored
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very sculptural mid-century modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD 145 high back lounge
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Danish High Back Lounge Chair by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen
By Peder Pedersen, Erik Kolling Andersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back lounge chair in original black leather upholstery with rosewood frame.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940. This majestic chair surrounds you with
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940. This majestic chair surrounds you with
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Lawrence Peabody High Back Lounge Chair P-1714 for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Lawrence Peabody High Back Lounge Chair - P-1714 - Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Low & High Back Lounge Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in København K, DK
passage of time and usage. Their overall condition is very very good. The high back chair has same
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian modern Cane Birch Leather lounge chairs Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian modern Cane Birch Leather lounge chairs. Beautiful design solid birch with cane seat
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Birch

High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Bengt Ruda Midcentury High Back "Triva" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda
Located in Porto, PT
Black lacquered midcentury high back chair “Triva” for Nordiska Kompaniet. Maker label underneath.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Lounge Chair By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features a curvaceous, high
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Bentwood

A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hjelle Mobelfabrik
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern high back easy chair manufactured by Hjelle
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Solid teak frame with a curved high back, angled seat and high quality leather cushions make for an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
especially visible in the gently curved back legs. The high back is flared, giving the chair an elegant
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the chairs, which is especially visible in the gently curved back legs. The high backs with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat Lounge Chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Stained Oak Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak High Lounge Chair in Oak, 1970's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after highback lounge chair by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak The chair has been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Antique Brass
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak lounge chair, circa 1960's. Sculptural frame with high back and neck pillow, a very comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 26 in D 34 in
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak lounge chair, circa 1960's. Sculptural frame with high back and neck pillow, a very comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 26 in D 34 in
Lawrence Peabody Cane Back Teak Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody cane back teak lounge chairs - 2001P These Lawrence Peabody cane back teak
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Teak Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. High back on lounge chair provides extra support for your
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Teak Mid-Century Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 27 in D 32 in
Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Brass Semi-Matte
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Afromosia teak arms and splayed angled legs. Stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 35 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair in Afrormosia Teak for OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen high back seal chair in Afrormosia teak and in bright red Maharam Halliingdal for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Bengt Ruda Triva Lounge Chair
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Black lacquered beech high back “Triva” chair designed by Bengt Ruda and made by Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bengt Ruda Triva Lounge Chair
Bengt Ruda Triva Lounge Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Bruno Mathsson " Eva" Style Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Beech and Canvas webbed lounge chair attributed to Bruno Mathsson
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

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Scandinavian High Back Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian high back lounge chair available at 1stDibs. A Scandinavian high back lounge chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 197 options for an antique or vintage Scandinavian high back lounge chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian high back lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Scandinavian high back lounge chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian high back lounge chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and GETAMA produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian High Back Lounge Chair?

A Scandinavian high back lounge chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $585 and the highest can go for as much as $21,000.

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