Scandinavian Modern Ash Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...
Ash
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs
Bouclé, Ash
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Ash, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Cane, Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash, Birch, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash, Birch, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
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A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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.
Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair and Berlin daybed, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. 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.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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