Scandinavian Modern Seating
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- 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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Modern Sofa "Kuba" by Bertil Fridhagen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sofa model Kuba designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced by Bröderna Andersson in Sweden. The way the teak is curved gives this sofa an exclusive vintage look. The sofa has been reupho...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa
This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Mid Century Modern Poul Jensen Z Chair for Selig c. 1960's
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Voguish architectural lounge chair by Poul Jensen for Selig, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This iconic chair features a dramatic solid teak frame, with loose cushion seat and back cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 30.5” H x 70” W x 34” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Rope Woven Lounge Chair in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rope woven lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner gorgeous natural solid teak wood frame with rope seat and back. Excellent vintage condition minimal signs of wear. Chair b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Bar Stools Canvas & Rattan Cane by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare set of 3 large bar stools by Danish Designer Poul Nørreklit. Made in red lacquered tubular steel, rattan cane and canvas seats. Produced in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Rattan
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair with ottoman, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman loose cushions new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of 1970s Esko Pajamies Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Esko Pajamies “Africa” chairs for Asko. Finland. Unique chairs made of oak, brown leather and wide canvas strapping. 1970’s
Delivery To NYC $425. Please inquire.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early 1930s..
Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Brown Velvet
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.21
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg).
Designed by This Weber.
Manufactured with care from American Walnut wood...
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
Located in London, GB
Three-seater sofa with eight tapering mahogany legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with striped savak wool presumably in the last 10-20 years with natura...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Set of Six Model 71 Chairs, Niels O. Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1950/1960
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of six model 71 chairs, designed by Niels O. Møller, manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, 1950/1960. Teak frame with papercord seat. Good vintage condition, minor patina con...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in pine and leather.
Beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Brown Velvet
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.21
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö chairs
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Rare "Lovö" high back pine chair by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1930s.
In the 1930s, Hjorth designed a furniture collection out of pine meant for serial prod...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation.
And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön.
Mats Theselius rattan an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chair, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. Wel...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of 1970s Swedish Pine Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Chairs are made of solid pine. Beautiful wood grain details.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
A pair of Scandinavian Modern Classic "Emma" - lounge chairs by Stockmann OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chair, model "Emma 169". The Emma lounge chairs are true Scandinavian Modern classics. Made in different variations through out the 20th Century by different makers...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Hardwood Beech Armchairs with Green Velour
Located in London, GB
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Mahogany Stained Beech Armchairs with green velour fabric and gold coloured piping and edging. Reupholstered circa. 1990. Edging missing on one armrest...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and style to any space. A splendid, long modern sofa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pulkka Lounge Chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen by ASKO, Finland, 1968
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable lounge chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1960s. The lounge chair has an aluminum base and are upholstered in a black gradient leather. The seating is adjustab...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum. Made in the 1960s at Artek.
Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is t...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model "USA 75" by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs, model "USA 75," designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors in the 1950s. Crafted from solid walnut, these chairs feature a sculptural spindle-back design that e...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Model 78 Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 6 dining Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik. the set is in wonderful vintage condition with new Danish cord seats.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Hardwood
Lounge Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare lounge chair from the Triva Collection, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Beautifully restored in an eggplant colored ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Pine Armchair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. While combining the simple, ho...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Frame of stained beech.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of soap treated oak.
Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1950s Set of 8 Danish Leather Dining Chairs by Anders Jensen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Anders Jensen. Teak wood frames with original green leather. Denmark, 1950’s
We offer delivery to NYC for $399. Please inquire.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Lounge chair by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in chrome with leather cushions.
Whole group available in our store with a three-seate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair.
NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage "Z Chair" and Ottoman by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut tone Lounge chair and ottoman called the "z" chair by Poul Jensen for Selig. new gray upholstery. Frames have been professionally refinished about 2 years ago. This...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Teak
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery.
Produced by AB Record
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of steam-bent beech. This particular chair comes in original black canvas webbing, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Foldable Safari Lounge Chair in Beech wood and Blue fabric
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern Folding Safari Lounge Chair by an unknown designer, Sweden 1950s. Sleek and elegant beech frame with leather armrests and cushions in newly upholstered blue fabri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Oak Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak adjustable lounge chair by Alf Svensson. seat position cab be adjusted to the upright or reclined position by lifting the back and adjusting where it rests on the rear ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa
This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Finnish Designer, Curved Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic curved dark-stained birch and light pink bouclé fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height: 15”
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen, series 8000/8020, furniture wool.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Armchair series 8000/8020 in original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Green furniture wool, springs in the se...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Four Available: 1960s Grete Jalke Freestanding Sofas With Stained Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery and made by Johannes Hansen. Require reupholstery. Wool with stains, wear and defe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson. Manufactured around the 1940s in Sweden. Beautiful curvy wooden edges currently upholstered in a blue fabric.
Frames are sold in th...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in pine and leather.
Beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chair from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and produced by Hove Mobler in midcentury, circa 1960.
The chair is made of a chromed steel bas...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Danish Folk Art Dining Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This set of 8 Danish Folk Art dining chairs, crafted in the early 20th century by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, showcases timeless Scandinavian craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Leather and Walnut Upholstered Bench
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Six Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored customizable Kai Kristiansen rosewood dining chairs by Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
A Stool in Beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, BODA trä
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very, very rare stool in beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä. This charming and rare stool designed by the renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Teak Moller 75 Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful teak Møller chairs, model 75 with new Danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. there are 8 available, please select the amount you want. There are some smaĺ scratches in parts of the wood that give the excellent vintage patina while having the benefits of being completely refinished. the model 75 is in my opinion the best Niels O. Møller design and highly collectable.
These teak JL Moller Model 75...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
By Oddmund Vad
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Krister” armchair is among Swedish design icon Arne Norell’s cosiest works. This high-back armchair’s comfort is equalled by its stylishness and elegance.
The chair is raise...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A Pair of Birch Burl Chairs, Made in 1940, Sweden
This exceptional pair of birch burl chairs, crafted in 1940, showcases the beauty of 80 years of repairs and patina. Over time, the...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, "GE-258", Daybed in Teak, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE-258 Daybed, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from teak with the original wool upholstery. The clean, minimalist design highlights Wegner's ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak, details in iron, carved elements, newly upholstered in light fabric.
Crafted by a...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage Model 78 Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 6 dining Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik. the set is in wonderful vintage condition with new Danish cord seats.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Hardwood
Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje Johanson in very good, all original condition. They feature the original, durable dar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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