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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 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Set of 6 Model 78 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of 6 Model 78 teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Beautiful sculptured solid teak frame. We chose to leave the old fabric on fo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s Additonal Information: Material: Stained beech and lambskin Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimens...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Beech

1960s, Fully Restored Customizable Danish Teak Footstool
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully restored and refinished Danish teak footstool with customizable upholstery. The Danish footstool feature a minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavian modern design. The foo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Teak

Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki
By Vallilan Puuseppä Oy, Maija Taimi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this set of 1940's chairs, originally crafted for the renowned Restaurant Kestikartano in Helsinki, Finland. These Finnish historical chairs have b...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mats Theselius Chrome Steel & Dark Leather Two Seater Sofa for Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and special commissioned two seater sofa in chrome and dark leather by Mats Theselius produced by Källemo Sweden, 1990s. In great original condition with light signs of age...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Green 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.104 Chair W 65 cm / D 92 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Dining, Setup 2, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Dining version Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main image: Modules: 1 x Half circle + 1 x Double + 11 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Large Boucle Ottoman Pouf - Shearling sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
Get ready to get comfy and submerge into this luxurious and extra, extra large sheepskin ottoman or bean bag. Its impressive 180cm diameter siz...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of sculptural danish lounge chairs crafted with solid wood frames, covered in the original mohair over hand tied copper springs. The curved button-tufted back offers an excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Mohair

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman. Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s, the piece looks similar to the “Kroken” chair...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Jade Green Velvet, Finland, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by his company, Oy N. Boman AB, in Finland in the early 1950s. The design is characterized by the curved ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s. Seat Height: 16" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional...
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1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Dyrlund Three-Seat Sofa, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury three-seat sofa by Dyrlund, Denmark. Elegant solid teak frame with new cream wool woven upholstery. Dimensions: 190 W x 70 H x 75 D cm, seat 41 cm high.  
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 14”
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Pine

Sofa in Beech and Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1941
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin and Natural Leather Buttons by Fritz Hansen, 1941 Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepskin and...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Beech

Rare safari lounge chairs by Ivar Opsvik, Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare pair of safari lounge chairs designed by Ivar Opsvik and produced by Bruksbo, Norway, during the 1970s. Made in beech with brown leather with beautiful details. In the ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculou...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Birch

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest) Measures: W. 406 cm / D. 400 cm / H. 70cm / seating H. 42cm Model shown: Barnum boucle 3 Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics and colors CAT 1: Fame CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire CAT 4: Baru CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site. Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight) Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Sheepskin

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchairs made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original dark blue flax linen webbing. ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Linen, Birch

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool (seemingly reupholstered at a later date), produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detach...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A set of four 1960's bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden. Featuring a burgundy leather seat which is 27cm diameter on a stainless ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Stainless Steel

Swedish Mid Century Armchair in Leather & Walnut in style of Arne Norell, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in thick, patinated, well preserved buffalo leather and walnut in style of Arne Norell produced in Sweden 1950s. Good original condition. Dimensions: H: 9...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s. This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s and is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. ...
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1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 8 Heart chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 8 Heart chairs in oak and leather by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark circa 1952
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Exceptional pair of iconic Kaare Klint Mix Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A rare pair Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chairs”, mahogany frame, upholstered in Nigerian goat hide and brass nails. Nigerian goat hide is very thick with natural patina, hence extremely durable due to its tight grain which with time gives the surface a beautiful sheen. Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark. An iconic piece of design and a collector's items. ABOUT Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards. Kaare Klint’s mix...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing. The load-be...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Birch

Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low slung steel framed leather 'Ari' Lounge chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell from 1966. This vintage lounge chair comes with original patinated leathe The soft high gloss chrome...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Chairs have been totally restored. Teak Back with Oak Legs. Cane Seat. Signed with Burn...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Mahogany Colonial Chair with Black Leather Cushions, Designed 1949
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) Colonial Chair in mahogany with black leather cushions and a wicker seat. Designed in 1949 for P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik. Produced by P.S. Møbler between 1960 and 1970. Vintage piece in excellent, untouched original condition. Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) was one of Denmark’s most renowned furniture designers and a central figure in the Danish modernist movement. He was celebrated for his elegant, timeless furniture that seamlessly combined classical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. The Colonial Chair, designed in 1949, is one of Wanscher's most iconic creations. Inspired by English colonial furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Seagrass, Pine

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen recovered about 5 years ago in a red Fabric. Chair is in great condition, showing no real wear! Chair retains Original label. Ch...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Steel

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height: 18" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Le...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Sheepskin, Wood

Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Wood, Ash

Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back rests and leather-upholstered seats.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women. Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Chrome

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Metal, Aluminum

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak designed for Ørum Møbelfabrik in 1965 The chairs were designed in 19Set of six elegant organic shaped dining chairs in te...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Teak

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved and most iconic designs, drawing influence from British and French Colonial furni...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" made by Bodafors teak wood Sweden 1960 signed underneath the frame. Good vintage condition. Teak wood frame in good condition. With a timeless, teak-laden style—so emblematic of Scandinavian modernism—Swedish furniture designer Folke Ohlsson is perhaps best remembered for his outsized role in progressing the popularity of Scandinavian furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Teak

Finn Juhl 57 Sofa Scandinavian Mid Century Design in Brown Blue Wool Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric upholstery, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957. An extraordinary sofa designed by Finn Juhl. The sofa was exhibited for the very first time...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 2 Arne Norell sofas model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition. Please note: listed price is for a single sofa. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Four Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Pine by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish wooden dining chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller produced in Denmark, 1970s. In good matching and original condition. Dimensions: 89 cm / 35" W: 47 cm / 18....
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Pine

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Steel

Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Excellent pair of Salen 799 / Seal Chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden, 1950s. These have been expertly refinished and reupholstered in black leather. Stunnin...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Teak

Danish vintage sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish sofa from the 1960s with teak frame and refurbished upholstery. Streamlined design with reclining backrest and tapered legs. Vintage Danish Minerva sofa designed in the 1960s...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Rare and Gorgeous Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s. Newly Uphostered.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s. This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfectly proportioned in his length and height an...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Josef Frank, Stool or Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany stool or bench designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Leather, Oak

Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Highback Lounge Chairs Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained Birch with g...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Swedish designer and cabinetmaker art deco lounge chairs, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by anonymous designer for Swedish cabinetmaker in the beginning of the 20th century. Made in birch with black armrests. Beautiful intarsia on each side.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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 ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Sheepskin, Beech

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Kai Kristiansen Manner, 1960s, Korup, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This model of dining chair could have been designed by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, and reminds his style very much however it is not confirmed officially. It is known as ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Ekornes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in excellent condition with a minor crease on the ottoman. Chrome is bright and shiny. M...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024. Wood types available: nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Finn Juhl Rare Early Baker Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector an...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Frits Henningsen, Three Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen three seat sofa new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather Frame of mahogany. Made in the 1940s.  
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Cream Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax. Solid beech wood Stain: Cream The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Boho Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Zero
Located in Paris, IDF
Boho Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the main picture: Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel Fabric: Zero col. 0012 Chair W 65 cm / D 94 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Scissor Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux. These feature solid teak framing with charcoal grey tweed cushions. Very good ready to use condition. Sta...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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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