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Seating For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Baroque
Set of "J80" Dining Chairs in Oak & Paperboard by Jørgen Bækmark, FDB, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of the iconic "J80" dining chairs designed by Architect Jørgen Bækmark for FDB, Denmark. These chairs are made in the 1960s from solid oak and have ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Modernist Oak Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, reupholstered.
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed Modernist lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European oak with inset teak armrests. Professionally reupholstered in Isle Mill ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mogens Voltelen Copenhagen Lounge Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Copenhagen chair 'Københavnerstolen' by Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder (cabinet maker) in beech and leather with brass upholstery tacks.  Original patinated lacquer finish on t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six very stylish and traditional Danish midcentury dining chairs in the style of Erik Buch. Nice slim silhouette and beautiful in their simple yet refined lines. Made in the 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

A Stool in Beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very, very rare stool in beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä. This charming and rare stool designed by the renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Single Solid Teak Danish Modern Niels Koefoed Desk Eva Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant lines and beauty on this single tall back chair design by Niels Koefoed, famous Eva chair, solid teak solid and sturdy freshly refinished and recovered in green Knoll fabric....
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric

'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Ash and Rattan
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi Bench' designed 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" Materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Pair of 'Laila' Armchairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish 'Laila' armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen, 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, late 1940s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in sahara sheepski...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s. The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Elm

"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Side Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room....
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage Midcentury "Pernilla" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, early edition “Pernilla” chaise lounge with wheels by Bruno Mathsson. Made from solid birch with curved lines. Original wreathed paper web...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Birch

Eight Mid Century Danish Rosewood Ladderback Dining Chairs by Niels Moeller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 Rosewood Ladderback Dining chairs by Niels Otto Moeller. Spectacular graining in these Brazilian Rosewood chairs. Ladderback styling. Splines in joints on chair bac...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Børge Mogensen – Brown Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen, Danish 1914-1972 High back wingchair in cognac colored leather and mahogany legs. Designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Fredericia in Denmark, 1960's. Model no...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs att. to Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, constructed of solid teak with black vinyl seats and back rests. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs - this design i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
High-back wing chair by Mogens Lassen from the 1940s. These examples were made in the early 50s. Dark-stained beech wood feet, spring-padded seat and padded back. The upholstery was ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

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.  
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

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...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius, Walnut
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA chair Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm) Wood: – Oak – Smoked oak – Black lacquered oak – Walnut Paper cordel: – Natural – Black (Contact us) -- The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs. Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying handle cut out. Plain seat, standing on tapered legs. Simple elegant design and comfor...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight 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 (09 MOONLIGHT) Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Barnum Bouclé
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: Barnum Boucle Col.24 Chair W 65 cm /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining armchairs, model '3758A' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s These dining chairs were des...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Hans Wegner CH23 Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chairs model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height 16.5”. 
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends
Located in Handewitt, DE
Wonderful large danish sofa in black fine leather. With chromed frame and teak ends. In good vintage condition, with patinated leather. 4-seater. Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Ma...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Walnut Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This examples are upholstered in long-pile 'Ted...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Walnut Folding Chair MK16 Mogens Koch for Interna
Located in Vienna, AT
Safair armchairs, frame made of walnut and upholstered in leather. The folding safari chair was originally designed in 1932 for a church seating contest. Probably too progressive, it...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa by Alfred Christensen, red furniture wool, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa by Alfred Christensen. Red furniture wool fabric, brass springs in the seat, brass plugs on beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Teak Ottoman in Original Vinyl
Located in Oakland, CA
Spottrup Mobler Danish teak ottoman crafted of solid, old growth teak and upholstered in the original black vinyl. Good Condition with minor signs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Niels Otto Moller 'Model 71' Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six 'Model 71' teak dining by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, circa 1950s, was just refinished and ready to be placed immediately into your int...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Danish Cabinetmaker's exquisite craftsmanship and emphasis on modern aesthetics are evident in this beautiful armchair. It seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of traditional design...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Elsa Gullberg Armchair in Taupe Velvet and Elm, Sweden, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by AB Elsa Gullberg in the late 1930s. The organically shaped arms of the chair and the carved, tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. The chair is upholstered in a taupe/grayish velvet fabric, the legs are in solid elm wood. This design was exhibited at several important exhibitions at the time: Liljevalchs, Stockholm 1936, Paris World Fair 1937 and at Vi Bo in Ribbershus, 1938. The architects Rolf Engströmer...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm, Fabric

Henning Kjaernulf Razorblade Oak Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Henning Kjærnulf oak dining chairs reupholstered in a toile chinée. Nice and pure. Made by EG Möbler in 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant pink mohair single armchair made in the 1930s in the Swedish grace style. It is the Swedish Art Deco movement. Nailed on the backrest with brass nails. The feet are made out of light colored hardwood. Dimensions to be confirmed. _____________________________________________________________ Son patronyme officiel, Swedish Grace - « la grâce...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Pair of Aluminum & Croco Leather Armchairs by Mats Theselius by Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of armchairs by Mats Theselius in aluminum and black croco leathers produced in a limited serie of only 99 chairs by Källemo, 1990s. In good original and matching cond...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage French Baroque Style Gold Giltwood Upholstered Bergere Club Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque/Louis XV Style Carved Gold Giltwood Upholstered Bergere Club Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Square Solid Pine Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Brutalist, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. Signed underneath. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Mode...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Pine

Striking Set of 4 Arm dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden New Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 Solid teak armchairs , freshly recovered in new cream wool fabric with a chevron pattern , solid and sturdy in excellent condition, oiled and checked each chair go...
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined with a natural oak, dark stained oak or walnut...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Alvar Aalto Model 66 Chairs by Artek in Laminated Birch, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of vintage production model 66 chair by Alvar Aalto made in the 1960s. The chairs are made of laminated birch and black linoleum and have a beautiful glow and patina. Beautifully...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of Danish mid century dining chairs model "PK-9" in steel and brown original leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1960s. In good original a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room....
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped 2-person sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curved seat an...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

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

Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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