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.
to
676
6,071
2,157
7,043
1,248
182
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
5,730
2,916
1,288
1,773
1,094
1,684
1,011
1,361
997
1,204
951
1,255
39,657
21,215
8,473
3,973
1,589
1,400
1,195
1,082
998
914
877
812
737
642
503
481
330
256
14
30
6,999
1,430
73
5,767
928
4
4
35
261
614
1,448
2,382
705
103
59
7,281
3,264
2,867
2,748
2,245
8,080
6,958
4,898
1,591
452
8,473
7,386
7,792
521
368
214
197
185
Style: Scandinavian Modern
"Monte Carlo" Palisander and leather sofa by Ingvar Stockum, Futura, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Three seater Sofa model "Monte Carlo" designed by Ingvar Stockum. Produced by Futura möbler during the 1960s. Solid rosewood/palisander frame with original black leather cushions. Ve...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 model 42 teak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers in Denmark.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 3 Swedish Modern Stools in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 3 Swedish Modern stools, tabourets, ottomans, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, seats are newly upholstered in sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s High Back Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel
Located in Turners Falls, MA
High Back Falcon lounge chair by Sigurd Ressell. Made by Vatne, Mobler, Norway. 1970’s
Steel frame with suspended canvas and black leather cushion. Chair Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s.
Model 'Värend' with an elegant design made in elm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs Elephant Hide Grey Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 Sahara)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
4 Danish Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish dining chairs, circa 1960's. Modern, elegant profile with supportive, comfortable backrest. Original upholstery with wear.
An unrestored item with the option to purchase ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960
This leather four seat sofa is designed by the Dane Hans Olsen for Brande. The sofa is executed in black...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures 70 years after its release in 1952.
This chair is an early production and comes wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy, lipped and, balanced rectangular framework in smoothly grained dark Rosewood, wit...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Curved Swedish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs in Grey Sheepskin Produced 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Swedish modern armchairs in style of Otto Schultz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly restored and upholstered in charcoal colored sheepskin.
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Great vintage example of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with beautiful patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. This origina...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Rare Olavi Hänninen Juha Chairs in Solid Birch, HMN, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
If you're looking for high quality and craftsmanship with a different look for a chair, these (Juha) or aka T-chairs are what you're looking for. They are sturdy, designed by Olavi H...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Paper Weave Webbing, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Bruno Mathssons "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in the 1950s at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Original dark paper weave webbing. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm p...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Beige
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG big chair armchair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 02
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
1950s, Danish relax chair, green furniture blend wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair. Green furniture blend wool fabric, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Chairs were reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1668 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1668 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Scandinavian oak dining chairs in the style of Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, most likely Swedish, from the midcentury with new black leat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition. New upholstery in price inc...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Mohair
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Lounge Chairs Model 1590, Fritz Hansen, Elm & Velvet Mohair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and magnificent "Model 1590" lounge chairs produced in 1940 by the famous Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. The frames are made of solid elm tree with a beautiful grai...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
1970s Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed
Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow.
54 x 75 Sofa 27.25 tall x 83 w x 31.13 d Seat 18 tall
Preowned original...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
X folding stool with sling leather seat by Val Khvan
By Valeriy Khvan
Located in Millburn, NJ
This stool was designed and built by Val Khvan for Studiographics Studio. It incorporates turned parts that are gradually hand carved to achieve sculpture-like forms. All materials a...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Fox 02, High Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 4
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 370 cm x D. 230.5 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Upholstery: Larsen - Fox...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Long Island City, NY
A "Globe" Sofa designed by Peter Opsvik,( b.1939.) for Stokke Møbler, 1986-1988. Norway. Three-seat sofa with black-varnished wood frame. Cushions upholstered in colored leather. Rem...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Pair of Teak Barstools by Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Teak barstools by Erik Buch. leather is in great shape. features hardwood footrests.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Swedish Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa and two lounge chairs 'Samspel"
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of Sofa and 2 chairs.
Item Reference
LU4154138829682
LU4154138829492
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original green furniture wool, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Brass springs in the seat. Ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, 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
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sofa in Beech and Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1941
By Fritz Hansen
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Piet Hein Bar Stool
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein bar stools new upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Piet Hein base
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Dining Chairs By Hartmut Lohmeyer For Wilkhahn, Germany 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 teak dining chairs from the 60s era. Designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn.
In verry good condition. The upholstery was rece...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in green full grain leather.
Made of solid rosewood
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Price per chair
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"RO" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, Designed by Jaime Hayon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jaime Hayon "RO" Sofa for Fritz Hansen. RO translates to Tranquility! Outer shell is a Charcoal Gray and Seat Back and Seat Cushion is a light gray. Sculptural Form looks great fr...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1938 Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Lounge chair by notable Danish architect and designer Flemming Lassen, handcrafted by cabinetmaker Georg Kofoed in 1938, Denmark. This classic piece features a button-tufted back, su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, featuring a wooden frame, woven cane backrest, and upholstered cushions in a vintage blue wool fabric. The combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
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
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern counter stool in teak designed by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler. Features a black vinyl seat equipped with a curved backrest support and integrated foot pedal. This pi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
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 3
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
This two-seater sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The "Kontiki" model reflects Norell's mastery of Scandinavian design, combining both comfort and craftsmanship. It feat...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair in Steel & Canvas by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "PK22" easy chair in cut steel and canvas by Poul Kjaerholm produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997. In good original condition with the original sticker. We also have matching p...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Benches in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of unique handmade benches made out of teak. Quite possibly made in Denmark in the 1950s. Designer or manufacturer unknown.
Very solid construction.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s Two Restored Customizable N. O. Moeller Armchairs in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s two restored N. O. Møller rosewood model 57 Armchairs custom upholstery
Set of two of Niels Otto Møllers iconic model 57 armchairs in Brazilian rosewood The model that is ver...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of 1930s Art Deco danish lounge chairs reupholstered in natural sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This solid, elegant pair of 1930s Danish lounge chairs represents the sophisticated influence of Art Deco on Danish cabinet-making during the early 20th century. Professionally resto...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D
Seat Height: 17.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with boucle.'
Armrests of stained oak, legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W. 120 CM D. 35 CM H. 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in Lamb Wool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with lamb wool.
Legs and armrests of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched into a daybed by removing the back cushions. Made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
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 configurations) and a coffee table with oak frames, and back and sides pieces in French wicker. The loose cushions are upholstered in light striped wool fabric...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Oak
Poul M. Volther, “Corona” Easy Chair, Special Edition for Arken Art Museum
Located in Odense, DK
A pair available of the classic Danish design icon "Corona" chairs in orange fabric and frame. Designed by Poul M. Volther for Erik Jørgensen in 1964. These were made as a custom ord...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Beylerian LTD On Sale
Carved Wood Asian Chairs
Brown Jordan Scalloped
Hans Wegner For Tarm Stole
Klaus Uredat Targa
Krueger International On Sale
Leather Lounge Chairs Eric Merthen
Overman Ottoman
Wassily Cowhide
Westnofa Rocking Chair
Yellow Iron Lounge Chairs
A56 Tolix Chair
Antique Eastlake Rocking Chair
Conant Ball Bar
Eastlake Rocker
European Rope Rocking Chairs
Hans Olsen Safari
Hans Wegner Ge530