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Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in Width: 7...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Fauteuil scandinave vintage Rainer Daumiller en pin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Fauteuil scandinave vintage des années 70, attribué au designer danois Rainer Daumiller, en pin brut, bon état général avec marques d’usage et du temps qui passe. Ref 250 630 Hauteur...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Swedish Modern Set of 4 Armchairs in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 sculptural armchairs made in beech. Made by a Swedish cabinetmaker. Strong references to Swedish architect Axel Einar Hjorth. Four matching seat pillows newly reupholstere...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Lambskin, Wool

Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous m...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Swedish Modern Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of early 1930s Swedish pine armchairs. These chairs combine sculptural presence with refined materials — solid pine frames with rich grain and original olive-green velvet u...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Swedish Grace Flame Birch Armchair in Mohair
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning chair made in Sweden, circa 1930s. Flame Birch frame, generous depth with hand-tied springs all fully reupholstered in luxurious soft sea foam green mohair. Designer unkno...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Birch

Børge Mogensen, A Pair of BM2256 Lounge Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of BM2256 armchairs by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Known for his democratic approach to design, Mogensen created this model as part of...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Canvas, Oak, Burlap

Gosta Berg & Stenerik Eriksson 'Seagull' Chair with Stool, Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair with matching footrest was designed by Gösta Berg and Stenerik Eriksson in the late 1960s. The model was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark as numbe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Steel

1930s Swedish Beech Rope Cord Armchair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors Scandinavian
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A lovely example of a 1930s Swedish armchair designed by Axel Larsson and made by Bodafors, with beautifully curved honey-coloured beech armrests and its period woven rope cord seat ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cord, Papercord, Beech

Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s. Very nice design and high-quality workmanship. The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi set in an overall good condition...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Armchairs Model "Euroform", Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair Model "Euroform", designed by Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Gorgeous rosewood frame with brass details, reupholstered with quality model "Jagg...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006). Manufactured by Asko in the late 1940s. Seats are newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Finn Juhl 45 chair made of rosewood by Niels Vodder c1950
Located in London, GB
This early edition of Finn Juhl's iconic 45 chair was made circa 1950 by Niels Vodder and has recently been restored as an investment piece. The rosewood frame has been disassembled...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

Midcentury Modern Karin Mobring Armchairs Model Diana by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, 1974. Produced by Ikea in Sweden. These ones are sold as a pair. The frame is made in lacquered pine, and the upholstery is made in n...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Pine

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Oak

Gunnar Göpert a pair of pine easy chairs Säter, Göperts, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts Industri, Jönköping. Made from solid pine with original blue fabric. The model was showcased as news in a full-page ad in the design magazine Form in the spring of 1948. Göperts Industri was one of many Swedish manufacturers that produced rustic pinewood furniture in the first half of the 20th century. The style, often referred to as Sportstugemöbler (Sport Cabin...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Pine

Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Wood Armchair
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design" Manufacturer: Unknown Production Year: Circa 1990 Material: Brown leather and walnut wood Condition: Goo...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Frame of solid rosewood with beautifully aged black patinated leather upholstery. All ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rope, Wood

Mid Century Teak & Leather Framed Armchair by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Leather Armchair from Ekornes Stressless Made in Norway in the 80s
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin

Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Teak

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Skrindan Armchairs in Beech and Green Velvet, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful pair of armchairs (model Skrindan), designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963 for OPE Möbler, Sweden. Frame of solid beech with beautiful elegant details. Loose cushions ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak, Plywood

Midcentury Modern "Egyptian Chair" by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Egyptian Chair” by Finn Juhl, made in rosewood with natural leather. Unique, elegant design with distinct lines and subtle details. Juhl was inspired to create the design ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Henning Kjaernulf Oak pair of razorblade Armchairs, 1970's
Located in Uccle, BE
A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design. Made of oak and reuphostered in toile chiné. Manufactured by EG Kvalitetsmøbel.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous m...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair for Gustav Bahus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern Bambi armchair designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus in Norway circa1950s. This iconic Bambi design is exceptionally crafted in teak wood with lon...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Wood, Teak

1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of Solid Teak, Seat covered with Natural Leather
Located in London, GB
1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of solid teak, seat covered with natural leather. Made by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Model SR59, designed in 1959 and presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Rosewood Model 55 Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood model 55 armchair by Niels Otto Moller for J L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1950's. Iconic frame with graceful lines and sculptural floating armrests. Original paper cord seat ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Papercord, Rosewood

Scandinavian Teak and Black Leather CH28 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Scandinavian Teak Lounge chair has been designed in the 1950s by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as Sawback Chair. It is manufactured by Carl Han...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Eight Pine Arm Chairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eight pine and papercord ’Asserbo’ armchairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. The paper cord seat is original. Børge Mogensen designed his furniture with the idea that it should stand the test of time. These chairs are in a good vintage condition and have a great warm patina on the wood.Price by set...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Papercord, Pine

Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945. Seat Height (inches): 16.5" All items ship from High Point, North ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Fabric

Pair of Swedish Curved Arm Easy Chairs in Charcoal Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century curved arm easy chairs attributed to Otto Schulz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly reupholstered in a dark charcoal matching she...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Borge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful highback lounge chairs 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, mahogany frame with adjustable seat and bac...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round arm armchair and ottoman. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca, Beech, Oak

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

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Fabric, Teak

Rare pair of Swedish pine armchairs, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare and distinctive pair of armchairs crafted in Sweden during the 1930s, designed by an unknown maker. Made from solid pine, these armchairs feature a rich, naturally aged patin...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Pair of Custom Made Mohair Velvet Karu Armchairs by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Armchair, by Dagmar The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s. The inviting curve...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Mohair, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch

Finn Juhl SW 96 Armchair in Teak, Oak and Cane, Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1956
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1954, designated as model SW 96. It was produced by the cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in 1956 and manufactured in very limited qua...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Cane, Oak, Teak

Danish Deco Armchair with Fringe
Located in Portland, OR
Danish Deco Design. A curvy and cozy armchair in original mohair with silk fringe. Outstanding original condition. Imported from Denmark. Made by a cabinetmaker circa 1930s. Very sol...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Oak

Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1930s. Seat height: 17.38”
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Bentwood

Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in molded plywood and solid birch. Unrestored condition with partly significant wear. Lat...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Plywood

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

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...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher, and Finn Juhl. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $72 and tops out at $207,921 while the average work can sell for $3,961.

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