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
- 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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Lounge / armchair, Model AP15, by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Full grain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by A.P. Stolen, this sturdy armchair, model AP15, features an oakframe with a broad curved back and carved armrests. New upholstered with...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, production mid-1960s
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-sea...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Bar Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen bar chair with shell of cognac aniline leather
Base of dark brown powder coated steel.
Model 3187 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Coating
Oregon Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall
Located in Dronten, NL
Pine rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur Range for Karl Andersson & Söner.
Modernist design in traditional Swedish workmanship, similar to the designs of Axel...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, lounge chair model 55, leather, rosewood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Lounge chair model 55. Black leather, rosewood legs. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Manufactured by Danish furniture ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, set of 4 scandinavian dining chairs in solid oak wood, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, set of 4 dining chairs in solid oak wood. Original good condition: no stains and no smells. Manufactured by Danish or Swedish furniture maker in about 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern teak Model 16 Chair by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish Model 16 dining chair designed by Johannes Andersen For Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1950s, set of 4. These chair has been refinished and recover in beautiful Knoll wool fab...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s
A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Pautian Lounge sofa Colorful Stripes
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Modern 3 seat long sofa from the Paustian Lounge Series designed by Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen for Tivoli and Paustian. This Modern sofa has satin-finished alum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of teak wood with nice rosewood accents. They have their original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of four oak and wool dining room chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Balen, BE
A set of four quarter-sawn oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. They still have their original wool upholstery in traditional Danish Olmerdug fabric. Amazing wood selection and gr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Bamboo Living Room, Denmark, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
A pair of armchairs and the matching coffee table, a sinuous and organic line to bring that warm something that you were missing in the living room!
Coffee table: Diameter 80cm / He...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Pair of Jacob Kielland Brandt Chairs for I.Christiansen, Denmark 60s
By I. Christiansen, Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of dinning chairs designed by Jacob Kielland Brandt for I.Christiansen in the 60s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius, Walnut
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, FR
PIA chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Wood and Leather Dining Chairs, Italy 70s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 very rare dining chairs, produced in italy in the 70s. Made of wood and leather.
In very good condition with some traces of use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with cognac pure full grain aniline leather.
Legs of oak.
Model 2321, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler Sweden, 1960s. Rosewood frame with removable leather cushions supported by...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Knut Sæter for Vatne Møbler Rosewood and Upholstery Lounge Chair, 1976
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome 1976 rosewood and upholstery model 934 low-back lounge chair by Knut Sæter for Vatne Møbler of Norway, and originally retailed by Copenhagen in San Francisco.
Featur...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood, Fabric
Lounge / armchair, Model AP16, by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Full grain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and produced by A.P. Stolen, this sturdy armchair, model AP16, features an beech frame with a broad curved back and carved armrests. New upholstered w...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal wool fabric.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Model 2202 / 2204, Original Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair and ottoman original upholstered with black leather.
Legs of stained wood.
Model 2202 and 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Sgabello in pelle
Located in Brescia, IT
Sgabellino danese con cuscino in pelle. Questo elegante e raffinato complemento d'arredo presenta una struttura in legno che aggiunge calore e charme rustico al tuo ambiente. Su ques...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and beautiful reddish brown leather. The chair and ottoman is in really good original ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Wool with Ottoman 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Wool with one Ottoman, Scandinavia, 1960s.
This is a pair of very elegant lounge chairs from Scandinavia with one ottoman. These Scandinavian l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
LE ROI Bench
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Named after the French word for “King”, Le Roi Bench is made of solid oak with inlaid natural Frenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Gerard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Scandinavian Danish Modern Chrome and Red leather lounge chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Chrome and Red leather lounge chair. Has bright Red Leather with large arm rests that sit on a chrome swivel base. Chair does have a reclining handle to re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Linard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and ...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 'Model 84' Teak & Papercord Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller.
Located in Balen, BE
A beautiful organically shaped set of 4 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 'model 84' in teak. The chairs are a well-known Danish classic by furniture designer and maker Niels Otto ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Armchair By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood armchair designed by Czech furniture designer Jaroslav Smidek for Ton features a bent beech wood frame and muted blue green tweed upholstery.
Smidek learned furniture desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian SWEDISH HIGH BACK LOUNGE CHAIR IN FAUX SHEEPSKIN
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish high back lounge chair in faux sheepskin and detailed with leather covered buttons. Newly restored beechwood dowels legs. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60.
Height: 44”, Widt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Canada Lounge Chair by Christian E. Hansen, by Fritz Hansen, 1944 Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful "Canada" Lounge Chair designed by Christian E. Hansen, produced by Fritz Hansen in 1944. The chair was designed by the son of Fritz Hansen after a journey to Canada and thu...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Cushion for Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cushion for Rana lounge chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition. The cover is removable. Cushions available for 690e in black, beige, taupe or mocca. On demand. Delivery tile is 5/6 weeks.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park sou...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings and this is the focus of the colle...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Single Mid-Century Modern Chair in Oak & Walnut by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a "General Purpose" arm chair designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring an audaciously...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa, original very good condition, wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture green wool fabric, new furniture foam in seat cushions. Oak wood. Manufactured by Dani...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet.
*Alte...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
1950s, reupholstered Danish armchair, Gabriel furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair. Upholstered in quality Gabriel furniture wool. Renewed oak wood. Brand new upholstery. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufacture...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Tripod Stool designed by Ingvar Kamprad for Habitat VIP Collection 2004
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Rare tripod stool designed by Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad for Habitat's VIP collection in 2004.
In good condition, with scratches on the seat and a small crack on one leg, filled w...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our Scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair, the perfect statement piece for your living space. This chair features oversized wings that create a stunning visual impact...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian modern 'Teve' chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Model is called 'Teve'.
Body in beach and upholstered in white sheepskin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of armchairs from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian armchairs made of wood and light-colored fabric. Characterized by a wooden frame that features flowing, harmonious curves that perfectly complement the upholster...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, pine circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, made in solid pine circa 1960, produced by Stockmann Oy in Finland. Good vintage condition. Lisa Johansson-Pape is one of the most talented finnish ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Two seat brown leather sofa from Mogens Hansen, Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Two-seat brown leather Mogens Hansen sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic in the style of Danish master Borge Mogensen.
Condition
Good, usage marks and ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s vintage white armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Made with a high-quality wooden frame and fitted with armrests for extra support, this armchair embodies the essence of Scandinavian modernism. The curved backrest, enhanced by an up...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean, ready to use co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Coppia di poltrone scandinave con braccioli anni '60
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltroncine retrò in legno, ottone e tessuto. Caratterizzate da gambe e braccioli in legno e finemente rifiniti con eleganti puntali in ottone, queste poltroncine incarnano lo stile ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions.
Condition
Good, age related wear and patina.
Dimensions
width: 180 cm
depth: 82 cm
height: 78 c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 ‘Venus’ Dining Chairs by Börje Johanson for Johanson, Sweden 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 ‘Venus’ dining chairs by Swedish designer Börje Johanson for his family business, Johanson. These chairs feature curved, upholstered egg shaped seats with handsome stitch ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Armchairs by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Model 1641 Denmark 1940's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An incredible set of armchairs design by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen.
The armchairs are a perfect combination of beech and woven jute.
They are a beautiful example of Scandi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Jute, Beech
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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