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4 Scandinavian Rosewood Chairs by Vestervig Eriksen for Tomborg, 1960
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of four scandinavian chairs, designed by Vestervig Eriksen for Tomborg Denmark in the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Scandinavia, 1960s Set of six Scandinavian dining chairs in teak or rosewood. These are a nicely
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Vintage 1960s North American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
H 31.75 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern rosewood set of four dining chairs, Denmark. Newly upholstered in a putty
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair made in Norway by Westnofa. A rosewood bentwood frame brown
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of six vintage rosewood dining chairs feature rich hardwood finish and upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 36.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 chairs in rosewood. New upholstery in Kvadrat fabric
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair in Rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen
By Søren Willadsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chair in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen for Søren Willadsen
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 rosewood chairs by Henning Kjærnulf. Seat in original
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling A Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood Model N°80
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 chairs in rosewood model n°80 by Niels Møller. Original
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather High Back Lounge Chair
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern highback lounge chair in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. Features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Solid Rosewood Red Leather Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Arne Norell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern low lounge chair attributed to Illum Wikkelsø / Arne Norell c. 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs Model Lis by Niels Koe
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 rosewood chairs modele Lis by Niels Koefoed. Black leather
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Leather by Sven Ivar Dysthe
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Karlstad, SE
patinated leather and a frame of solid rosewood, The chairs are in very good vintage condition.
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Henning Kjærnulf Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf six dining chairs, upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Made of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Henning Kjærnulf Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
Henning Kjærnulf Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
during the 1960s. The frame of the chairs is made of dark brown rosewood. The backrest was slightly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Art Furn Set of 6
By Art Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian modern Danish rosewood dining chairs by Art Furn including 4 side and 2
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

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. Original
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood

Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair, 1959 Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller set of four rosewood chairs, seats upholstered with black leather. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs
Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Niels O. Møller Set of Eight Rosewood Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller set of six rosewood chairs, seats with leather. Model 79. Manufactured by J. L
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels O. Møller Set of Eight Rosewood Chairs
Niels O. Møller Set of Eight Rosewood Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher lounge chair designed in 1960 and produced by A. J. Iversen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Lounge Chair
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 29 in D 30 in
Koefoed Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
style, these sleek rosewood chairs would be the perfect addition to any contemporary or transitional
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century modern scandinavian set of 6 dining chairs in teak
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern set of 6 dining chairs in teak by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Cognac leather seat
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Rosewood and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare easy chairs V10 Produced by
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Rosewood 341 Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood lounge chair by Arne Vodder for Sibast, circa 1960's. Stunning sculpted rosewood frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

8 Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood dining chairs, circa 1960's. Beautiful angled joinery and clean modern lines, a very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

 8 Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs
 8 Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs Attributed to Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish chairs attributed to Illum Wikkelsø Made of rosewood with new cushions, freshly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bernt Petersen Cane Rosewood Lounge Chair 1960s
By Bernt Petersen, Worts Mobler
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen - Cane Lounge Chair, c1962 Rare lounge chair produced by Worts Mobelsnedkeri in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Pair of Samso Lounge Chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Six Danish Rosewood Desk or Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood and aluminum office or dining chairs with floating solid rosewood arm rests, and recessed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Lounge Chairs, c1960s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, England
Steffen Syrach-Larsen - Lounge Chairs, c1960s A pair of incredibly rare rosewood lounge chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 6 mid-century Brazilian Rosewood high-back dining chairs with elegant spindle backrests and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood, designed by Helge Sibast and made by Sibast cabinetmakers. Great original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
rosewood version of the Colonial chair is the earliest, rarest and most collectible of all the versions
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV 45 - Rare easy chair in Rio rosewood (Brazilian rosewood) and new, light 'Savak' wool with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Rosewood Arm / Lounge Chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, Norway
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Deland, FL
Hardwood rosewood frame and vinyl armchair designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe in Norway for Dokka Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Kai Kristiansen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Kai Kristiansen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood dining chairs, circa 1960's. Supportive, comfortable ladder back design with an elegantly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
6 Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish dining chairs, circa 1960's. Lovely wood grain, beautifully curved backrests and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

6 Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs
6 Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs
H 18 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-119 Lounge Chairs, c1960 An extremely rare and collectible pair of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Georg Thams, Model 64/1
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandanavian Modern pair of lounge chairs designed by Georg Thams, Model 64/1. Classic modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Curved backrests and generous seat. Solid frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish dining chairs, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved backrests and generous seat
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Westnofa
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in rosewood by Westnofa, original leather seat
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

8 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Lovely grain patterns on the veneer frames
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Velvet, 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 

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.