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
Mid Century Club Chair Boucle
Located in Bunnik, NL
Cocktail chair with wooden armrests, original from the 1950s. Replaced filling, new upholstery made of soft boucle fabric. Stylish, comfortable piece of furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
1980s Danish Restored Soren Holst Oak Lounge/Easy Chair by Fredericia Furniture
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Danish Restored Soren Holst Oak Lounge/Easy Chair by Fredericia Furniture
The Søren Holst lounge chair model 2451 was designed for Fredericia Furniture in 1984 as part of a se...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
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
A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Brutalist chairs in Oak, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 brutalist chairs in oak with wonderful wood grain, produced in the 1960s.
The seats have been reupholstered in a beautiful white bouclé textile.
These chairs are versatile ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Børge Mogensen four seat sofa model 2219, oak and wool. Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen four seat sofa with frame of soap treated oak. '
New upholstered cushions with wool fabric.
Model 2219, made by Fredericia Furniture
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Sofa Daybed by Edvard Kindt
Located in Frederick, MD
This Danish teak sofa has a secret. It has hide-away side tables but even better, it opens up into a very comfy bed. One of the most clever designs of the 50s, these are are in very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chair.
This chair is in excellent refurbished condition with brand new Knoll upholstery (see photos).
If you would...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chair.
This chair is in excellent refurbished condition with brand new Knoll upholstery (see photos).
If you would...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Niels Otto Møller Eigth Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eigth fully restored teak dining chairs including custom reupholstery designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of Thorvald-Outdoor Lounge Chairs/Side Table-Black-by Space Copenhagen for&T
Located in Dubai, AE
The Thorvald Collection celebrates outdoor living with sculpted silhouettes and an interplay of light and shadow. It’s a modern take on the lyrical lines of Denmark’s most esteemed n...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
70s Pair Swivel Chairs By Arne Norell In Sturdy Olive Green Buffalo Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable pair swivel chairs by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden from the 1970s. The chairs are upholstered with beautiful and sturdy olive green ( patchwork ) ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Swedish modern sofa 'Tellus' by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare sofa model 'Tellus' designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Sweden, during the 1960s.
Sculptural legs of beech and upholstered in two different tones of green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 8, Midcentury Danish Modern by Arne Wahl Iversen Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a rare and exquisite offering from Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik: a captivating set of ladder back dining chairs in teak, meticulously crafted to elevate any...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish high back relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat, neck pillow. Manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Thorvald SC100- Outdoor Lounge Chairs-W Black-by Space Copenhagen for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
The Thorvald Collection celebrates outdoor living with sculpted silhouettes and an interplay of light and shadow. It’s a modern take on the lyrical lines of Denmark’s most esteemed n...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Unique Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Exceptional pair of modernist lounge chairs. They are produced in the factory of Van Den Berghe-Pauvers in Ghent during the 1960s by an employee who wanted to make some nice chairs f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak Danish Modern Dining Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak sculpted Danish dining chairs by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle, made in Denmark.
The chairs boast stunning sculptural legs, teak wood grain and seat backs!. The detailin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Teak
3107 Chair By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Bunnik, NL
3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, teak veneer. This chair is also called the butterfly chair because of this unique shape. The chair has been renovated and oiled...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
1970s, Danish relax chair, original condition, furniture velour, woven fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, woven wool fabric on the seat. Teakwood legs, springs in the s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Teak
Finn Juhl France lounge chair in sheepskin, walnut
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge chair in solid walnut.
Upholstered with white shearling.
Model France, made by Onecollection.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
teak ottoman by Inger Klingenberg for France & Daverkosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
great teak framed stool or footrest. new Upholstery. teak is in great shape. works great as an ottoman or a sitting stool.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Wenge & Leather Lounge Armchair By Coja, 1981
Located in Bunnik, NL
Leather wenge armchair made by Dutch Coja furniture makers, stunning chair, lovely organic shape, leather has lovely patina. Armrest parts are reupholstered with similar leather. Ver...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Lounge Chair Model PK22 By Poul Kjærholm Made By Fritz Hansen From 1993s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, known as model PK22, is a masterpiece of modern furniture design, created by the renowned Danish designer Poul Kjærholm in 1955. This iconic chair has become a symbol o...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s, Danish design, 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light red furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Six '6' Kurt Ostervig Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig for K.P Møbelfabrik, 1959, Denmark. The chairs are handcrafted of solid Brazilian rosewood frames with sculpted backrests.Newly upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa, original condition, solid oak wood, furni
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Lightly laquiered solid oak wood, furniture wool fabric. Springs in the back and seat cu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian style three seater sofa, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This lounge three seater sofa was made in the 1980. It is upholstered with fabric. The structure is made of beech wood and the furniture stands on metal wheels. All in very good Vint...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs - newly restored and reupholstered. Clean lines, warm wood, and tapered legs embody the image of Scandinavian modern style. Scandin...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Muslin, Teak
Pair of Teak Aalto Model 60 Stools, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of rare model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with teak top. Good vintage condition, patina consist...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Teak
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s. High-quality solid wood frame made of oak bentwood in teak veneer with the high-quality original cover made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Swan", Model 3320, represents an iconic piece of modern furniture design, created by the legendary Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. This piece of furniture h...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brun/beige furniture fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufactured by Dani...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs by SAX, Circa 1960s
By SAX
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six teak dining chairs (two arm and four sides) by SAX (Saxkjobing Savvaerk Stolefabrik), made in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Arm chairs measure 20.75" wide, 20" deep, 30.5" hig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Swedish Mid Century Wooden Low Tripod Stool in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century three legged low stool in pine produced in Sweden 1960s. In good original condition. Stamped "SG" under neath the seating.
Dimensions: H: 33 cm / 13" Diamet...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Edition with patinated saddle leather. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in oak, OW149
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair and ottoman original upholstered with premium aniline leather.
Made in oak.
Model OW 149 colonial chair, made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Karelian Birch Aalto Stool 60, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare stool model 60, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, rare carelian birch top. Good vintage condition, patina ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Teak Chair From Pynock Netherlands
Located in Bunnik, NL
A beautiful teak chair with an organic form. Teak frame renovated, upholstery replaced. Stylish accent
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Leather
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Lounge Chair with ottoman, patinated leather
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair with ottoman, frame of oak
Original patinated leather.
Model Lamino, made by Swedese.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Oscar Nilsson, Sweden 1960’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Pair of 2 spectacular lounge armchairs with varnished oak frame and pink purple striped fabric upholstery, loose sitting cushions. The mastery of Swedish architect Oscar Nilsson, ari...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 4 Teak Model 42 Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice set of 4 classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 42 armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, with fresh black leatherette seats and backs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High-Back Sculptural Teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s Scandinavian Modern high-back teak rocking chair with original upholstery by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa of Norway.
Sculptural hand-crafted solid teak frame with a stained f...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak
Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Patinated Leather, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
These Norwegian armchairs from the 1950s exude timeless elegance and charm with their patinated leather and solid oak frames. Each chair is meticulously crafted with a combination of...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair in rosewood and leather designed by Gunnar Myrstrand and manufatured by Källermo in Sweden in the 1960's.
This comfortable...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fa...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1960's Three Teak and Chrome Swivel Bar Stools by Börje Johanson from Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful set of three slim teak swivel bar stools by Börje Johanson for Johanson Design Sweden in allover very good condition. All three ar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 42 dining chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Living Room Set Model Plexus by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful living room set designed by Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christensen, Silkeborg, in Denmark, 1960, consisting of two armchairs, a three-seater sofa (with additional possible con...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Oak
Pair of Stools in the manner of Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in New York, NY
Small stools or side tables that are inspired by the Swedish ski chalet stools of Ingvar Hildingsson.
Tall stool is 18x11 inches. Also available as 12 inch tall stool.
Great for pl...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This iconic chair, made with 250 metres o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brescia, IT
4 iconic chairs by designer Arne Jacobsen.
Known as the Series 7 chair, the 3107 chair is part of design legend, a timeless and historic chair. Jacobsen, inspired by the work of C...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Beautiful pearl grey patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Made out of pine and birch wood.
Height: 4...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with patinated red leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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