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Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather High Back Lounge Chair

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Mid century modern highback lounge chair in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. Features the original patinated black leather and sculptural curved armrests supported by rose...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

$10,800 / set

H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in

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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 5 Chairs in Rosewood by Lyngfeldt Larsen

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H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 5 Chairs in Rosewood by Lyngfeldt Larsen

By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søren Willadsen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 5 chairs in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

$7,200 / set

H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 21.25 in

Rosewood Niels Koefoed Eva Dining Chairs

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

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Six rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1962 Denmark. The chair frames are crafted of solid rosewood with angled, slatted back rests, which offers...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

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Rosewood dining chairs, circa 1960's. Beautiful angled joinery and clean modern lines, a very elegant presence. Original vinyl upholstery in nice condition. Unrestored item with opt...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

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H 79 in W 49 in D 51 in

Erling Torvits Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Sorø Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Odense, DK

Rare set of four Erling Torvits dining chairs by Sorø Stolefabrik. New reupholstery in black leather. Frame in rosewood.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Papa Bear Chair, First Production in Rosewood, 1951-1952

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, DK

First production Papa Bear chair from 1951-1952 with only three buttons in the seatback. Only one previous owner. The chair is made on order by Hans Wegner himself while working for ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather, Upholstery

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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Rosewood Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast Furniture

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Set of six Rosewood Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

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Scandinavian Rosewood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Scandinavian rosewood chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, all Scandinavian rosewood chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Scandinavian rosewood chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Scandinavian rosewood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rosewood chairs are of considerable interest. Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Kai Kristiansen each produced beautiful Scandinavian rosewood chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Scandinavian Rosewood Chairs?

Prices for Scandinavian rosewood chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Scandinavian rosewood chairs begin at $20 and can go as high as $104,033, while the average can fetch as much as $5,246.

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

Emerged in the 1930s
Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
Informed by the Bauhaus ; influenced American mid-century modernism

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.

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