Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Papercord, Birch, Teak
1960s North American Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
1960s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Papercord, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood
1960s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Scandinavian Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Bouclé, Birch, Plywood
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Rope, Wood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Rosewood, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Naugahyde, Hardwood
20th Century Scandinavian Rococo Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood, Pine
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Set of Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Oak
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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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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 dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
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