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
- 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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Two danish armchairs from the 1940s in the style of Frits Schlegel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two danish armchairs in stained beech with wicker in the back and seat.
The chairs are approx. from the 1940s and in great condition considering the age. Midtcentury coolnes.
They ...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Braid
Scandinavian modern armchairs by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant armchairs designed by Svante Skogh and produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Made in beech with original fabric still in good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swivelling swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in
Width: 72 ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, 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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finn Juhl 45 chair made of rosewood by Niels Vodder c1950
Located in London, GB
This 1950s make 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 an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Yellow Gold Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade in England. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure yellow gold mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs with original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
'Tupa' Armchair for Haimi Reino Ruokolainen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ‘Tupa’ armchair was designed by Reino Ruokolainen whilst working as the artistic director for Haimi.
Haimi specialized in manufacturing modern, high-quality furniture and was one...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Pl...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Exceptional pair of iconic Kaare Klint Mix Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare pair Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chairs”, mahogany frame, upholstered in Nigerian goat hide and brass nails.
Nigerian goat hide is very thick with natural patina, hence extremely durable due to its tight grain which with time gives the surface a beautiful sheen.
Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.
An iconic piece of design and a collector's items.
ABOUT
Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards.
Kaare Klint’s mix...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Danish modern armchairs, designed in the 1930s by architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for esteemed cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, exemplifies the innovative spirit of e...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Danish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered in a great shearling lambswool. Designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup stolefabrik in the 1970s, stamped underneath. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair
A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here was produced in 1963 by A.P. Stolen, the first and original manufacturer of the AP-1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Pair of Hellevi Ojanen armchairs, model 503, Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs by Hellevi Ojanen for Artek, 1950s.
This rare and elegant pair of lounge chairs was designed by Hellevi Ojanen and produced by Artek during the 1950s – a...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Finn Juhl SW 96 Armchair in Teak, Oak and Cane, Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1956
By Finn Juhl
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Oak, Teak
New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
Carl Hansen now produces the FH419 Heritage Chair by Frits Henningsen. This chair is a new production and was a display model. Oak legs and green wool upholstery.
The chair is cha...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Pair of Swedish Curved Arm Easy Chairs in Charcoal Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish curved mid century arm easy chairs attributed to Otto Schulz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly reupholstered in a dark charcoal matching she...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchairs with Teddy Upholstery, Finland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchairs with Teddy Upholstery, Finland, 1960s
A refined pair of Scandinavian Modern armchairs, designed and crafted in Finland during the 1960s, reflecting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchairs, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Pair of Model 62 Armchairs in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rose...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Karin Mobring 'Diana' Side Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, compact Danish modern safari chair by Karin Mobring, Sweden, designed in 1970, pine frame with leather upholstery, stains
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pair Green Linen 'Läckö' Lounge Chairs By Ingemar Thillmark For OPE Sweden 1960s
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair lounge chairs" Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden.
Both upholstered with the original deep padded green linen fabric w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
1960s, reupholstered Danish armchair, New Zealand genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair. Quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin "Wellington". Brass springs in the seat. Brown leather buttons. Renewed beech armrest and legs....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Hardwood Beech Armchairs with Green Velour
Located in London, GB
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Mahogany Stained Beech Armchairs with green velour fabric and gold coloured piping and edging. Reupholstered circa. 1990. Edging missing on one armrest...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
Price noted is for a pair of Tank chairs in f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frame and sprung seat. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in England....
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Pine Armchair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. While combining the simple, ho...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, 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...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early 1930s..
Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of 1930s Danish Armchairs in Walnut, Patinated Leather and Green Velour
Located in London, GB
Set of two scalloped Danish armchairs in walnut, patinated brown leather, green velour fabric and upholstery studs. Made 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Set of Two Solid Pine Side Arm Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two arm chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s, Denmark. Crafted from solid pine with beautifully rounded curves they offer durability and exce...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Danish modern arm Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, circa 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Danish Arm chair upholstered in white cotton fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s model 1669 a true iconic danish mid century design. The chair is in grea...
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
1970s, Danish Design by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, Lounge Armchair
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen. Lounge armchair with stained beech wood frame, upholstered in brown leather, back in nubuck leather. Manufactured at Jeki Møbler Bra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
“Krister” Armchair by Arne Norell for AB Arne Norell, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Krister” armchair is among Swedish design icon Arne Norell’s cosiest works. This high-back armchair’s comfort is equalled by its stylishness and elegance.
The chair is raise...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ole Wanscher pair of Colonial Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Made in mahogany.
Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Oak and Cane Armchair Mod. 113 by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This very beauytiful and rare scandinavian Modern Oak armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, made in Denmark.
This Model 113 chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
1960s Danish Modern Beech Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, this beautifully constructed Danish Modern armchair was made in the 1960s. It consists of a beech frame and striped, floral u...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
By Oddmund Vad
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Rocking Chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of rocking chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s. In good structural condition. Reupholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Alpaca
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
By Finn Juhl
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
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
Located in Prague, New Town
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown aniline leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958.
This rare lounge chair was designed by famed D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Two Bonanza Armchairs, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two Bonanza armchairs, designed by Esko Pajamies, manufactured by Asko, Mid-20th Century. Oak frame. Reupholstered seats with Ludvig Svensson -fabric. The frame is refinished....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Rosewood Model 62 Armchairs by Niels Moller, 1962
Located in London, England
Niels Moller
Model 62 armchair, 1962
Rosewood armchairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. New black aniline leather seats.
Dimensions: H ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, Danish Velour Chair, Original Condition, Beechwood
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design, relax lounge chair, original very good condition, no smells. Light green velour. Black beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Very comfortable. Made in abo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas Original Armchair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchair for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chair is a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristic d...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Plywood
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
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Wingback Armchair, attr. Runar Engblom, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, attributed to Runar Engblom, 1940s. Birch frame. Reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Frost Carmine -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. B...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
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
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant single armchair designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by CS Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
Original piece from the 1960s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frames and sprung seats. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in Englan...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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.