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Scandinavian Modern Living Room Set with Chairs and Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish three-piece Danish modern living room suite with sofa or daybed and two armchairs. Nicely
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Teak

Set of Four Scandinavian Chairs in Teak Designed by Henry Walter Klein
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of four chairs Scandinavian teak Henry Walter Klein, 1960. Structure in solid teak. Audience
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Vintage 1960s Danish Living Room Sets

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Sofa and Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well designed and constructed sofa and matching side chairs in solid teak. Graceful sloping arms
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Olsen Lounge Chair
By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Olsen Lounge Chair
Hans Olsen Lounge Chair
H 31.73 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
-century Modern curved sofa and lounge chair in velvet upholstery with armrests and legs in solid teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Teak

Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six old Hans J. Wegner chairs in solid oak and black leather. Model W2. Produced by C.M
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Teak

Set of Two Easy Chairs with Stool by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set consisting of two easy chairs and ottoman in patinated black leather and teak frames. Rare set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Teak

Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining
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Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '122', teak, beech, Denmark, design 1952
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Scandinavian teak lounge chairs, 1960s Unknown designer, but see details of the wood in the
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son features a teak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

1950s Teak Living Room Sofa Set by Lohmeyer Upholstered à la Coco Chanel
By Coco Chanel, Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
The epitome of Mid-Century Organic Modern refinement. This iconic teak living room sofa set
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Vintage 1950s German Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chairs , manner Of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic PAIR Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chairs , manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair , manner Of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair , manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman, after Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman, manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

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Teak

Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, new upholstery in Kvadrat fabric designed by Paul Smith, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Vienna, AT
Highlight for every Scandinavian and Mid-Century Modern living room or library.     
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak Side Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb pair of Scandinavian teak side chairs. Featuring curved slender backrests, navy faux
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Teak, Faux Leather

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak and Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century club chairs feature tufted vinyl upholstery with sturdy teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland. A
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak White Lounge Chair Domus by Inge Andersson
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Inge Andersson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Domus lounge chair was designed by Inge Andersson for the Swedish manufacture
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, in good condition. The Scandinavian corner, end chair has a curved slim backrest, standing on four
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Scandinavian modern teak leather safari lounge chair with ottoman yellow
By Arne Norell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian modern teak leather safari lounge chair with ottoman yellow upholstery. Very clean
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Pair Scandinavian Lounge / Club Chairs with Teak Paws and Ocher Fabric, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of absolutely beautiful and typical Scandinavian mid century lounge chairs in yellow / ocher
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge / Club Chair with Teak Paws in Fabric, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and typical Scandinavian mid century lounge chair in yellow / ocher and a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge / Club Chairs with Teak Paws in Fabric, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and typical Scandinavian mid century lounge chair in yellow / ocher and a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Teak

Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wayne, NJ
The price listed is for the pair. Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Teak

Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Scandinavian lounge chair from the 1960/70's, with original leather and cow hide upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Teak

Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Large Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern large lounge chair or wingback attributed to Rolshau Mobler, Denmark. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Easy Chair with Stool, by Jørgen Bækmark and FDB, 1960s
By Jørgen Bækmark, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
of teak. The chair and stool are designed by Jørgen Bækmark and manufactured by FDB in the 1960s and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Leather Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern teak and leather lounge chair. Dramatic angular design just newly refinished
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair, Model 118, in Teak by Grete Jalk, France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chair, model 118, in teak and black elegance leather designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Scandinavian Modern Teak Arm Chair with New Beige Upholstery, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak lounge chair from the 1960's with new beige velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Teak

Teak Danish Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Robust curved arms with beautiful, smooth joinery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Teak Danish Lounge Chair
Teak Danish Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 29 in D 27 in
Pair of Danish / Scandinavian Teak Easychairs wit Leather 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of scandinavian easychairs in teak and original cushions with Indian red leather. Very good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Easy Chair by Fredrik Kayser in Teak 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare Easy Chair Model 563, designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne in Norway in the 1950s. Restored
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Theis original 'Penguin' Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen ais crafted from teak and European beech wood. As
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair
Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Teak Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Teak Mid-Century Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 27 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair, circa 1960's. Angular frame with dramatic splayed legs. Unrestored item
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 24 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery. Some fading
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Four Armchairs Model 107 Made In Oak and Teak By Hans Olsen From 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
sophistication to the design. Whether used as dining chairs or accent pieces in a living room or office, these
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

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

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 35 in
Teak Danish Modern 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

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Wool, Oak, Teak

Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak and Black Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Scandinavian teak and black lounge chairs. Simplicity at its finest. This custom quality
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder lounge chair in solid teak. New upholstered cushions with blue wool. Made by Vamo.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Teak & Oak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Elegant, lovely silhouette with beautifully
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Teak

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 32.09 in
Midcentury Lounge chair Teak and Leather
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Scandinavian Lounge / reclining chair in teakwood with dark thick saddle
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Large Scandinavian Teak Armchair with Ottomans by Folke Ohlsson for Westnofa 196
By Westnofa Furniture, Folke Ohlsson
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional armchairs each available with its own footrest. A clever metal system allows the chairs
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Søborg Møbler 1, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chairs in solid teak. New upholstered with brandy coloured aniline
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian lounge chair, circa 1960's. High back on lounge chair provides great support for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Solid afromosia frame with lovely lignes. High back
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Swedish Teak & Oak Lounge Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak & teak scandinavian lounge chairs, circa 1950's. Curvaceous bent oak frames with splayed legs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Teak

2 Scandinavian armchairs in Teak and Fabric model Tyrol by Gerhard Berg/Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb low armchairs with a solid teak structure marked by curved armrests and covered in a fabric
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak and metal, Norway, circa 1957
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
H 40.36 in W 28.75 in D 35.83 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, model "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen (Denmark) for OPE Möbler
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

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Scandinavian Teak Living Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Scandinavian teak living room chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all Scandinavian teak living room chairs available were constructed with great care. Scandinavian teak living room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Scandinavian teak living room chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak living room chairs are of considerable interest. Many Scandinavian teak living room chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Finn Juhl produced popular Scandinavian teak living room chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Scandinavian Teak Living Room Chairs?

Prices for Scandinavian teak living room chairs start at $100 and top out at $118,850 with the average selling for $4,013.

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.