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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Gustavian
Alvar Aalto set of Armchairs for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by Scanform in Colombia, a company licensed to manufacture the Sirocco chair for export to the US. This example ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Colombian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen, reupholstered armchair, furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen. Completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair. Furniture wool fabric in charcoal gray and red. Renewed teak wood. Brand new upholstery. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Henry Walter Klein, armchair model Silhouette. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. The chair doesn't rotate, permanently installed. Manufactured...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s, Danish design, par of two lounge chairs in furniture wool, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Par of two lounge chairs in beige/brown furniture wool. Bent beech wood. Removable seat cushion. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Manufact...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
Located in London, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1940-50s, Danish design, pair of two armchairs in original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940-50s, Danish design. Pair of two armchairs in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Oak wood, furniture wool. Hand carved ba...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer), Kill International (Constructeur)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer),Kill International (Constructeur)
wear and lack of color in one place
Category
1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Boomerang Teak Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Model 370 Boomerang Teak Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair wi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
1950s, pair of Danish armchairs, riginal very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Ash wood, furniture wool fabric, brass springs in the seat...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair in the style of Berga Mobler
By Berga Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
We found this bold and curvy armchair in Denmark but are not sure of the maker and Designer as the chair is unmarked. The chair has a slight tilt backwards and a similar style and s...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son
oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather
recently upholstered
early models
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Excellent condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of round arm modern 1940s Danish style armchairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of "Pilot" by Arne Norell, 1980s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Pilot" by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden, 1980s.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1930's Rope chair by Karl Schrøder
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beatiful pair of 1930's Rope chair Model 1570 by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen. Beautiful woven papercord on the back and seat with beech frame. The frame has been restored and the ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Pair of "Klinte" by Tord Björklund, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of "Klinte" designed by Tord Björklund, 1980s. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Regency Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Schumacher
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage pair of Regency arm chairs. A chic Swedish Gustavian design with gorgeous hand carved detail. Upholstered in a classic Schumacher ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen.
A unique sourced piece of design, first exhibited at the renowned "Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling", Kunstindustrimuseet, now Design Museum Denmark.
A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the same time costumed the requirements of a modern home" Source: Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling.
The armchair have been reupholstered professionally in cream coloured shearling and cognac coloured buttons.
Very comfortable and a beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors.
A collector's item.
PALLE SUENSON:
Palle Suenson (1904-1987) is one of Denmark’s most sought after modernistic architects of the 20th century and his pieces are sold by prominent Philips Auctions...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of 19th century Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Gothenburg gilt armchairs circa 1870.
Fine quality pair of Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs circa 1870. Slipper like shaped backs, the shaped arms supported by...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Beech, Giltwood
Danish Safari Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
Well-constructed armchair from Denmark with a solid appearance. Sculpted wooden elements constitute its framework. As characteristic for safar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1970s, Norwegian design, Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather and bent wood.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original leather and original fabric. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Carl Cederholm Armchair for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the realm of mid-20th century Swedish furniture design, the name Carl Cederholm stands out as a luminary, who favoured the classic elegance of Swedish furniture design and combine...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Model 522 Teak Easy Chairs by Hans Olsen for Brdr. Juul Kristensen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
Pair of teak easy chairs designed by Hans Olsen
and manufactured by Brdr. Juul Kristensen
original purple wool cushions probably by Kvadrat
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Armchairs in Beech, Reupholstered Lambswool, Jugendstil, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of armchairs / lounge chairs in solid beech, reupholstered seat and back in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made in the early 1900s in Jugendstil, the Germanic variant of Art Nouveau...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian teak armchairs created in 1956 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, known as the Boomerang model or sometimes referred to as FD-134. Teak frame and brass legs...
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
Located in Paris, FR
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark.
Made from dark stained beech original yellow fabric
Good condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Ruster Armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, 1960's
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Ruster armchairs designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and produced by dutch company Pastoe in Netherlands, 1960's. Structure with solid oak...
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1955-60s, Danish design. High back armchair in floral multicolor fabric. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brass springs in the seat. Ash wood legs. Manufactured...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of mid-century easy chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers.
Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern fo...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian style pine wood armchairs, 1970´s, set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage scandinavian style huge armchairs, made in the 1970´s.
The structure is made of pine wood, the chairs have an original pillows.
In very good Vintage condition, showing slig...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
1955-60s, Danish design, armchair in floral multicolor fabric, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s, Danish design. Armchair in floral light fabric. Good condition: no smells and no stains. Legs and armrest in beechwood. Front legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in seat. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1960s, Danish armchair, original upholstery, light green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in light green velour. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Two Seater Sofa 'FK 6720', 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, two seater sofa model ‘FK 6720’, in original black leather and steel, designed in 1965.
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Armchair with Teak Frame & Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern arm chair features solid teak frame with original finish, vintage black upholstery with tufted seat back, and tall tapered legs.
Complimentary Danish modern office furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Niels O. Møller Armchair Model 57 in solid Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Niels O. Møller armchair, model 57 in solid teak. Early version with "cane" seat in plastic. Unfortunately the covering is no longer intact, but we thought it necessary to preserve t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, natural brown leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality natural brown leather. Renewed oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1950s. Reupholstered by crafts...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s, Danish design, armchair in corduroy, ash wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. High back armchair in beige corduroy. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. Ash wood legs, springs in seat cushion. Manufactured by a Danish furnitu...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of 1940s Chairs in longhaired lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with longhaired lambskin.
Frame of stained beech.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Arne Norell Buffalo Leather "Merkur" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 'Merkur' designed by Arne Norell, 1960s.
Produced by Arne Norell Möbel in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Tidemand-Ruud "Holmenkollen" Lounge Chair for Norcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1950s by Arne Tidemand-Ruud for Norwegian company Norcraft. The solid teak frame is wrapped with a black leather sling seat. The lounge chair is adjustable to recline...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in "flowers" fabric, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Relax chair in "flowers" woven furniture fabric. Original brass springs in the seat and back. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Ash wood legs. Manuf...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
2021 Carl Hansen LM92P Metropolitan Chair in Leather by Larsen & Bender Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LM92P Arm Chair made with a solid walnut frame and upholstered in black leather. Designed by Larsen & Bender Madsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, this chai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Peter Hvidt Rosewood & Cane Armchair, 1957
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt - Model 350 Armchair, 1957
Rarely seen rosewood example of this modernist armchair by Peter Hvidt, produced by Søborg Møbler, Denmark. The original rattan cane is in imm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
1960s Set of Two fully restored Erik Kirkegaard Oak Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two fully restored Erik Kirkegaard Oak Arm Chairs Custom Upholstery
This weeks offer as of friday November 9th. is a set of 6 elbow armchairs designed by the Danish desi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
"Aulanko" Armchair by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Finnish architect and designer, Märta Blomstedt, was one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism movement. Her first works were noted for their functional, rather than decorative appearance, which clearly changed as evidence by these famous “Aulanko” armchairs.
Blomstedt designed all aspects of her buildings including the furnishings, demonstrated in one of her most noted designs of the Hotel Aulanko. The hotel was conceived as a single work of art and the furnishings, dishes and textiles were part of the project. This model – designed in 1939 - got its name after this architectural project and was specifically designed for the lobby of the hotel in Hämeenlinna, Finland. While it has been stated before that this model was heavily inspired by Danish designer, Fleming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' wing chair from 1935, the “Aulanko” became world-famous in its own right. Most notable is the voluminous body that stands on four bun shaped feet. While this model originally had tubular steel legs, various iterations were produced for the hotel over the subsequent decades. This version with spherical wooden bun feet is one of the earliest examples created and until the late 1940s, Artek marketed this version of the armchair. The flowing, round lines are beautifully accentuated by the light sheepskin. Furthermore, the warm brown colour of the wooden feet nicely contrasts to the soft, light colour of the upholstery, creating a cosy look, not to mention that wooden bun feet make a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair.
The large curves and rounded edges of the body and feet are very inviting, asking the user to be embraced by the soft sheepskin. The Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna (the city of Jean Sibelius) was in its time a luxury hotel of international relevance. In this “Aulanko” chair...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl mid-century armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy solid wood frame with lovely lines. Original upholstery in nice condition. Comfortable and stylish!
Please inquire for rem...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by TORBJÖRN AFDAL Hunter, safari model
Located in Skå, SE
Immerse yourself in a journey of timeless allure with the Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Torbjörn Afdal, the illustrious Hunter Safari Model. Embracing ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner, reupholstered armchair, model GE300.
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s-70s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner. Completely reupholstered armchair, model GE300. Quality furniture wool fabric Glasgow in charcoal grey. Oak legs, brand new upholstery and cu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek Lounge Chair 'Domus Lux' in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, lounge chair model 'Domus Lux', lacquered wood, birch, Finland, designed in 1948, recent production.
This wonderfully sculpted lounge chair is characte...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Armchair Ruster by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960’s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Bunnik, NL
A beautiful and very comfortable Ruster armchair designed by the leading Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese and sold in the Netherlands by the we...
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
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