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Scandinavian Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Swedish Design F274
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian dining room set by Finnish designer Ilmani Tapiovaara from the 1950s for
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inches to one hundred and three inches wide. Perfect set for any Mid-Century Modern dining room in need
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Rosewood
Dining Room Set by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Dronten, NL
Teak dining room set, consisting of an extendable dining table, four side chairs and one armchair
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set, Oy Huonekalu - ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu - ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. The set
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Birch
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set by Skovby, 1960s.
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, E.W. Bach
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set by Skovby, 1960s.
Great dining room set with extendable
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Round Extension Dining Set by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern, rosewood dining set by Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik features a 43 inch round
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Extendable Brutalist Dining Room Set by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs and an extendable table in beeche wood by
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Beech
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 in
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Birch
H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare danish dining room set incl. 6 cowhorn chairs, round / oval table and the matching
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Walnut
H 43.71 in W 43.71 in D 43.71 in
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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1960s North American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Exceptional Brutalist Oregon Pine Dining Room Set by Arch. Frank Verplanken 1991
By Juliaan Lampens
Located in Izegem, VWV
This triangular shaped dining set in oregon pine with amazing grain was created by Belgian
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Pine
H 32.49 in W 77.17 in D 66.93 in
Scandinavian Table and Bench Set
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Table and Bench set. The set is solid elm with an X stretcher base. Dining Room Set
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian extendable teak table and 6 chairs set 1965
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of extendable table and 6 Scandinavian chairs in teak and black leatherette 1965.
Closed table
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Finnish dining set by Simo Heikkilä / Pentik. 1980s
By Pentik, Simo Heikkilä 1
Located in WEERT, NL
Extremely rare Finnish / Finland dining set by Simo Heikkilä / Pentik. 1980s.
Beautifull
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Beech
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
HW Klein, Bramin Scandinavian Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs with Carving
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in London, GB
HW Klein for Bramin. A extremely rare Scandinavian Modern, Danish extending teak dining table and
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 35.44 in
Dining Set by Johannes Andersen Model Juliane, 1960s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegantly shaped set of 4 oak dining chairs with extendable dining table by Johannes Andersen
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Beautiful Vintage Børge Mogensen Dining Set 1950s/60s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful vintage Børge Mogensen dining set consisting of a table mod. 162 and dining chairs mod
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Danish Teak and Cane Dining Set 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful danish Dining set incl. 4 armchairs with cane and extendable table up to 270 cm. Standing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Teak, Cane
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set with eight seats for any
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom for Dux Dining Set in Teak and Oak
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Oakland, CA
Dining set designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux of Sweden late 1950s early 1960s. The set is
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavia Woodworks Co Teak Dining Chairs
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs by the
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1960s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Beech & Teak Heart Dining Set For Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find compact dining set designed in the early 50’s by Hans Wegner and produced by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Beech, Teak
Rare Dining Set with Table and Four Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare dining set in patinated masur birch. Dining table (model 91) and four chairs (model 611
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine, 1940s.
The
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Rustic Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
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Wood, Pine
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Danish Exotic Wood Dining Set by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960's
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lisboa, PT
This dining set was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, in Denmark, during the 1960's. The set has
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Set of Six Dining Room Chairs in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six dining room chairs in teak and upholstered with light fabric, of Danish design
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Scandinavian Modern Four Dining Room chairs by Johannes Anders
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs from the 1960s is a beautiful example of the elegance and
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Leather, Teak
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Teak
1970s Rosewood Tulip Dining Table & Six Chairs Set By Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1970 vintage tulip dining set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Saarinen's tulip design
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Walnut Dining Set by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson & Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful Danish Fritz Hansen dining set in walnut: a ‘Super-Elliptical’ dining table designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Set of Ten Scandinavian Rococo Style 20th Century Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of ten Scandinavian Rococo style painted wood dining room side chairs from the 20th century
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20th Century Scandinavian Rococo Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 38.25 in W 19.75 in D 21.5 in
Dining Set in Beech and Papercord by Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen, Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice dining room set of four dining chairs and extendable dining table. Designed by Børge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Beech
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Dining set by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark, 1950
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Steel
Teak Dining Set by Niels Otto Møller for Moller, Denmark, 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful dining set containing one extendible dining table and four arm chairs, designed by
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk Dining Set, Solid Pine, 1970s, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Outstanding combination of Scandinavian craftsmanship & design. Dining set designed by Rainer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Pine
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavia Woodworks Co.
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Baltimore, MD
marked with Scandinavia Woodworks Co label. The set would look amazing around a dining room table, or as
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1960s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs features shapely spoked seat backs and
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Dining Room Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Dining Room Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s
We have a
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Pine
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Revival Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival dining chairs, set of ten (10), comprising two (2) arm chairs and
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s
By Frem Røjle
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s. The iconic “Roundette
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Set in the Style of Rajmund Halas, Italy 1960 's
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Dining Set designed in the Style of Halas. Manufactured in Italy in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Omann Jun Rosewood Dining Table and Chairs, c. 1959
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
matching mid-century modern dining room set features beautiful Scandinavian rosewood grain table designed
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Nicely designed scandinavian dining chairs with wooden frames and newly upholstered seats in bouclé
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
De Puydt Oak Brutalist Dining Chairs and Table
By De Puydt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Brutalist sculptural dining table and 4 chairs, by De Puydt. Belgium. Heavy pieces. Highback chairs
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1980s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dining set in teak by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle. Table with extending leave. 4 chairs
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Frem Rojle Dining Table and Chairs
By Frem Røjle
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Frem Rojle Extendable Dining Table and Chairs. Above average vintage
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak, Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 Scandinavian dining chairs with paper cord seats.
Beautiful, quality dining chairs with
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 beautifully designed bentwood dining chairs.
Notice how the legs continue up to the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Trybo Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon "Trybo" dining chairs, designed by Edvin Helseth for Trybo Furniture. Solid pine wood is
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Set of 4 Sculpture Oak Dinning Room Chairs, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period set of 4 dining room chairs made in 1960s, Denmark.
This set is in a
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
1970s Ox Art Danish Rosewood Tile Drop Leaf Dining Table Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Scandinavian Modern dining table with handsome rosewood veneer and Ox Art inset
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Erik Buch for Orum Mobler Rosewood Dining Chairs and Table
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A truly beautiful set of 10 Danish modern solid rosewood dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Set of 5 Teak& Green New Upholstery Dinning Room Chairs
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period set off 5 dining room chairs made in 1960s, Denmark.
The chairs has
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice set of 6 chairs. Composed of teak and original faux leather, really good manufacture. Re
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Located in Beirut, LB
Exemplifying the essence of mid-century modern design, these Scandinavian dining chairs showcase
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Wenge Dining Room Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of 4 dining chairs in solid Wenge and creme faux leather. It is unusual to find chairs made of
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Faux Leather, Wenge
Six Vintage Scandinavian Dining Side Chairs Set
Located in Pasadena, TX
Six vintage Scandinavian teak dining chairs
Green and blue original fabric upholstery
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Teak
Set of Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs '4'
Located in London, GB
A good looking set of four dining chairs.
Painted or ebonized wood frames, with some fairly
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Wood
Set of Chairs Plus Table, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of chairs plus table, anonymous.
Sweden. 1950s.
Solid pine and iron.
Dimensions of the table
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set
Materials
Iron
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Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage Scandinavian dining room set available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every vintage Scandinavian dining room set was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage Scandinavian dining room set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vintage Scandinavian dining room set made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage Scandinavian dining room set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Niels Otto Møller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Scandinavian Dining Room Set?
A vintage Scandinavian dining room set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,084, while the lowest priced sells for $58 and the highest can go for as much as $19,939.
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.
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