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Scandinavian Pine and Iron Lounge Chair by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s
By Åby Möbler, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Scandinavian barrel pine and iron lounge chair, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern/Space Age american egg shaped acrylic purple chair with iron legs
By: Thor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Slide Chair
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
Modern and widely customizable wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally unique set of wrought iron chairs stamped 'BRETEAU' with rope corded seats, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 44 in W 16 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Penguin chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and produced by Selig. Gorgeous molded birch
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Lounge Chair Älgskinnsfåtölj’
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair ‘Älgskinnsfåtölj’, patinated iron, stained beech
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.91 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stained pine 'Lovö' chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Iron mounts
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Märta Blomstedt, Lounge Chair In Blue And White, 1939
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the 20 original chairs made for the iconic Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna by Märta Blomstedt
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Järn Mocca' Lounge Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair, suede, patinated iron, stained beech
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.61 in
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
strong. The iron footrest provides extra comfort.
The Hippo Bar Chair comes in two heights of 65 cm and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
strong. The iron footrest provides extra comfort.
The Hippo Bar Chair comes in two heights of 65 cm and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
strong. The iron footrest provides extra comfort.
The Hippo Bar Chair comes in two heights of 65 cm and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
-lined and strong. The iron footrest provides extra comfort.
The Hippo Bar Chair comes in two heights of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
-lined and strong. The iron footrest provides extra comfort.
The Hippo Bar Chair comes in two heights of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Pair Of Rare Model Penguin Chairs By Ib Kofod-Larsen For Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, rare model "Penguin" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig feature wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1965, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Sandhamn Chairs, 1929
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of side or dining chairs by Swedish designer & architect, Axel Einar Hjorth, executed by
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
David Blomberg designed Swedish Art Deco pair of elm lounge chairs
By David Blomberg
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Swedish art deco elm wood lounge chairs detail with strips of mahogany veneer
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chairs Model Lilla Kraal Produced by Nk in Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Lilla Kraal designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
iron, Denmark, design 1953, production, 1960s.
The 'Pinguin' chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen was first taken
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Bentwood and Leather Penguin Chair Circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
An original "Penguin" lounge chair upholstered in leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
NORDST AYA without Arms Chair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel, Danish Design
By NORDST, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
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Elevate your space with the L60xW58xH79cm Chair, a masterpiece in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury "Lovö" dining or side chairs, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “Lovö” easy chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a striking
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 81 in W 52 in D 45 in
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s.
A design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Large French Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Roi
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Important Trend-setting Pair of Large French Rattan Sculptural Lounge Chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
NORDST AYA Armchair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel Frame, Danish Design
By Niels Gammelgaard, NORDST
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
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Elevate your space with the L60xW58xH79cm Chair, a masterpiece in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base
Located in Miami, FL
stylish Mid-Century tall back lounge chairs of aerodynamic design with original curved nickeled iron bases
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Nickel
1950s Wrought Iron, Wood, and Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
This distinctive and meticulously crafted chair, believed to originate from South Africa in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s.
It has a strong resemblance to Axel Einar
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Chairs Plus Table, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of chairs plus table, anonymous.
Sweden. 1950s.
Solid pine and iron.
Dimensions of the table
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair Model "Lilla Kraal", 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model Lilla Kraal designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist.
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair Model Stora Kraal, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist.
Produced by Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Little Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
pouf: W 60 cm / D 50 cm / H 39 cm
- Little big chair: W 77 cm / D 75 cm / H 76,5 cm / SH 41 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Hallingdal 220
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
auto-return movement function made of iron. Inspired by Classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish design brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Gray
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish design brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Green
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, White
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Beige
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Big Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair and Little Big Pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
auto-return movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Black by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Kubbestol Carved Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand-Carved Scandinavian Folk Art Kubbestol Chair, 19th Century
A kubbestol is a traditional
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Berlin Iron
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by Classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by Classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Little Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11, Moonlight
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
pouf: W 60 cm / D 50 cm / H 39 cm
- Little big chair: W 77 cm / D 75 cm / H 76,5 cm / SH 41 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin
H 30.12 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Big Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Moonlight Set by Norr11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
BIG big chair armchair and little big pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Dark Brown
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by Classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely California Modern low dining table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal features an iron
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in
'Big Big Chair' + 'Little Big Pouf' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé Col.11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by Classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
movement function made of iron. Inspired by Classic Art Deco lounge chairs.
Norr11
NORR11 is a Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
H 30.12 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik, 1950s, Pair
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
certificate of authenticity, or a production mark
Style: Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Design
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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Scandinavian Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of Scandinavian iron chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian iron chairs — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Find 43 antique and vintage Scandinavian iron chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Scandinavian iron chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian iron chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Ib Kofod-Larsen, Axel Einar Hjorth and Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist each produced beautiful Scandinavian iron chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Scandinavian Iron Chairs?
Prices for Scandinavian iron chairs start at $850 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $2,767.
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