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
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$25,660 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
$60,216 Sale Price
50% Off
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972). Manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in the 1950s. Wooden legs, armchair recently reupholstered in Honey shee...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Leather, Wood
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
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Carl Malmsten “Oskar” Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Oskar” armchair was designed in 1939; a busy year for Carl Malmsten as he also participated in the New York World Fair. It was at this fair where the expression “Swedish Modern”...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Armchairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Armchairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Set of Four, Denmark, 1970s
This striking set of four Scandinavian Modern armchairs was designed by Rainer Dau...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
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
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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
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
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...
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mohair, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
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
Teak, Leather
$4,014 Sale Price
25% Off
An Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A modern lounge chair / armchair upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Beech frames and sprung seats. Handmade in England. Also available in COM. The d...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$5,352 / item
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
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
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Also ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
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...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$4,982 Sale Price
50% Off
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
$960 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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
Unique Tramontana Jade and Ember Velvet Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton C1 armchairs reupholstered in exquisite velvet fabric; Tramontana Jade and Tramontana Ember.
We have another set of 6 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
$8,511 / item
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...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,200 / item
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak for Fredericia, 1967
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic early vintage Spanish chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark designed in 1958. Solid oak frame with cognac saddle leather all in very good original vintag...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish leather lounge chairs 'Model BEO' by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970 with dark stained beech wood frame, upholstered in brown leather and the back in nubuck leather, ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$6,824 / item
Pair of Swedish Curved Arm Easy Chairs in Charcoal Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1970s, highback Danish armchair with footstool, furniture wool, solid oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, highback Danish armchair with footstool. Blue/gray furniture wool fabric, solid oak wood, springs in the seat cushion. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 10 years ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Swedish Wooden Eva Armchairs in Birch & Leather by Bruno Mathsson 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century "Eva" armchairs in birch wood and original patinated leather by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1973. In good original and mat...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
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...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
$5,861 / set
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair (no labels) in Red Upholstery on a Four Star Metal Base
Arne Emil Jacobsen, usually known as Arne Jacobsen, (11 February 1902 to 24 March 1971) was one of...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern lounge chair designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric. Marked with paper tag.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
'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 "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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
$282 Sale Price
20% Off
Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
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
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Pine
$4,443 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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
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 ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little 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
With its sculptu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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.