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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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.
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Brown
Ejner Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, "Slotholm" Wingback Easy Chair
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A stunning wingback chair designed by Ejnar Larsen for the Morten Olsen, "Slotholm" series.
This rarely seen chair is in fantastic condition and is extremely comfortable.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish design easy chair of the Fifties
Located in Berlin, BE
Danish furniture design: Easy chair upholstered in light wool, stained beech legs. 1950s.
Minor wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid Century Eastern Bloc Armchairs by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of armchairs, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It was designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha as part of U-550 living room set. The structure is made of b...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Armchairs, 1970's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid-century scandinavian style armchairs were made in the 1970's.
It is upholstered in fabric. The structure is made of wood. The chairs are in very good Vintage condition wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Olsen for C/S Møbler, Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Almelo, NL
Hans Olsen for C/S Møbler, lounge chair and ottoman in walnut, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Hans Olsen for C/S Møbler, lounge chair and ottoman in walnut, leather, Denmark, designed in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Rio Rosewood Model Paperknive
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian lounge chair in Rio rosewood model paper Knive by Kai Kristiansen. New foam and cover. Other cover on demand. + €250. Referenced by the Design Museum ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Walnut Scoop Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern armchair features a sculptural walnut frame with scoop seat newly upholstered in raspberry tweed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stool model Y61 from Alvar Aalto. Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The stools are comfortable and lightweighted.
They are in bes...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas
Tage Westberg Armchair in Bouclé and Beech Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by the Swedish designer Tage Westberg. This particular model was named 'Kapten Block' and it was produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden in the early 1960s.
The distinctive design is marked by the lines of the slightly backwards sloping seat and backrests. The upholstered armrests are resting on a beech wood supports in a reverse funnel shape. The high backrest with a buttonned upholstery...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Fabric, Bouclé
Swedish Modern Vintage Armchair, 1920 to 1930
By Axel Larsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern vintage armchair made during the early 20th Century, circa 1920 to 1930. The chair has a frame in birch which has been stained dark brown and polished. The seat and ba...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen
The Clam Chair, 1944
The Clam chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold foun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair produced in Yugoslavia features a minimal beech frame with high back scoop seat newly upholstered in rust chenille.
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Beech
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in faux leather designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs "Bodö" by Svante Skogh
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Swedish lounge chairs "Bodö¨" in oak with wool cushions and leather details designed in 1957 by Svante Skogh.
The chairs feature new cushions around original metal inner s...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Kindt-Larsen Gustav Bertelsen Teak Chair
Located in Winnipeg, CA
Rare Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen teak armchair for Gustav Bertelsen with brand new leather upholstery.
This was was first shown at the 1958 Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Executive Swivel Chair & Ottoman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair with a square-shaped ottoman was made in Denmark during the 1970s. The frame of the armchair is made of wood. The set is upholstered in high-quality soft natu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
Located in London, GB
Niels Møller Model 64 armchair
A rarely seen rosewood example of Niels Moller's classic Model 64 armchair, designed in 1966 by Møller for his own co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Black Leather Hammock Chair, Mogens Voltelen, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
The interplay of straight and curved lines within the chair’s design is very visually satisfying. The rhythm of lines is evident not only in the mahogany wood frame but within the leather too. The seat and back having a hammock construction mean the leather is allowed to bow naturally.
The continuous curve that the back legs are carved into and the apron (wooden rail across the front) at the front of the chair both echo the exact arc of the leather hammock...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s
An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s....
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Le Roi Chair
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Lounge chair made of solid oak. Natural or Smoked finish.
Cushion at additional cost: linen or leat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Set of six 1970s Danish modern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash & Linen by FDB
By FDB Møbler
Located in København K, 84
Rare set of 1970s Danish dining chairs in solid ash and with new upholstery in pure linen fabrik. They are manufactured by the renowned FDB ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
Bjørn Wiinblad, Armchair, Made at Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage beauty by Danish Ceramic Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden. A collectible red painted armchair with cane sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Armchair by Knud Færch
By Knud Faerch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cowhorn chair in teak and oak with black leather seat. Knud Færch / Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Armchairs in Plaid
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armed dining chairs or office chairs. Scandinavian styling in solid birch frame with bentwood back and custom upholstered...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Arne Norell Merkur Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable Merkur lounge chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960. The chair has very nice olive green tufted leather cu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, GB
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair
Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 arm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Solid Pine Armchair by Vemdalia, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare solid pine Swedish armchair produced by Vemdalia during the 1970s. In good vintage and original condition with small signs of age and use.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Set of 25 Furniture Plugs for Erik Buch Model 50 and Other Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs for Erik Buch model 50 teak armchairs and other chairs with similar plug holes.
The button plugs have the original dimension...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Teak
Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a certain “Malmstenesque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves, cosy appearance and in the modern way Carl Malmsten skilfully carried the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design.
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used at the 1939 New York World Fair, when the designer introduced the model “Oskar”. Similarly to that model, Malmsten remained a traditionalist, mainly concerned with comfort regarding the “Stora Furulid...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Sampo wing chair
A custom-made wing chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is built from solid beech wood...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Pine and Iron Lounge Chair by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Scandinavian barrel pine and iron lounge chair, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1930s.
Featuring a very cl...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux, this Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features an exposed teak frame and a very comfortable deep seat with wide armrests.
At one...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Fuugs Sling Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our original sling chair design is made with the goal to have a sustainable chair that blends comfort and beauty. The frame is inspired by danish design an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood
1960s Inge Andersson Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Inge Andersson armchairs with reupholstered black leather. A classic example of mid-century Scandinavian design ideology that combines aesthetics and functionality with wid...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very elegant and w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This executive chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of high-quality solid oak wood in a honey brown shade. The seat with the backrest is upholstered in an elegant, bright Alcantara fabric. The color of the upholstery is "caffe latte...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Niels Moller Model 56 Oak Armchair for JL Mollers Mobelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very handsome and finely crafted chair designed in the early 50’s by Niels Moller.
This design is quite hard to come by, especially so offered in Oak as the majority were produced in Teak.
The timber on this chair exhibits a wonderful honey glow and is in excellent condition.
Just reupholstered using the finest black leather sympathetic to the original leather used. Also particular attention had been paid to keeping the seat padding nice and slim, as it should be, there is nothing worse than seeing these chairs incorrectly upholstered with overstuffed seats that detract from the clean lines.
This chair would make a fantastic desk chair but could also be placed in other rooms around the house as a statement side chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Dark Grey Upholstery, Europe, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cubic; Lounge Chairs; Armchairs; Dark Grey; Upholstery; Fabric; Scandinavian Modern; Mid-Century Modern;
Cubic lounge chairs with a solid wooden structure and cushions in dark gr...
Category
1980s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 711 Loungechair by Fredrik Kayser, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian 711 lounge.chair by Fredrik Kayser. New edition. Designed in 1960 by Fredrik A. Kayser, it is now reissued by the Norwegian manufacturer Hjelle.
Mode...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut 1956 for Fjordfiesta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1956. New, current production.
Lounge chair in solid walnut or oak with a seat and back in embroidered leather.
The Bambi Lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Axel Larsson was an incredibly productive Swedish furniture architect and designer with a more than 50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his furniture series designed for and mass-produced by SMF Bodafors.
This particular chair takes inspiration from the uplifting, pared-down aesthetic of Scandinavian design. The design consists of a smooth sculptural frame crafted in curved and stained wood that frames a finely tailored seat and back. The streamlined design of the wood structure immediately stands out for its pronounced lines and airy construction. It shows off the architectural precision put into both the design and into the execution. The curve of the arms and legs - formed of a single piece of wood - defines the look and is perfectly balanced by the straight stretchers connecting the legs. The other defining feature is the obtuse angle created by the reclined position of the back and the raised seat. This angle is also followed by the frame and as a result the aesthetic is dynamic but still exudes the functional cosiness of Swedish design. There is a clear emphasis on comfort, from the tilted back to the sculpted, wide armrests and the seat cushion. The light upholstery complements that dark stained wood by creating an apparent contrast both in colour and texture. Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs.
Swedish Modern style is delicately scaled, using tapering legs and clever but simple solutions as seen on this chair as well. Subtitled “A Movement Towards Sanity in Design”, it also describes quality and the ability to lend grace to the daily chores of life.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in
65 cm W x 77 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 55 cm; Arm height 64 cm
About the Designer:
Axel Larsson was born in 1898 in Torp socken, Sweden. Larsson was a professional for more than 50 years and belonged to a handful of furniture and interior designers who played a major role and influenced the development of their professional sphere.
He grew up in Medelpad, and as a young carpenter's apprentice, he was given the opportunity to study further in Stockholm as a furniture designer through a scholarship from 1916 to 1920. In parallel with his studies at the Higher School of Art and Design, he was a furniture designer under Carl Malmsten during his work with furniture for Stockholm City Hall...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
The legendary safari chair in cognac coloured leather on a very dark oak frame designed by the grandfather of Danish design, Kaare Klint, in 1933 for his long time collaborator Rud R...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bergère Armchair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Inspired by the classical French armchair, the Bergère has an italicized profile combined with a rigid, boxy outer shell. An icon of Autoban’s unique design sensibility, the sofa’s seat frame is similarly upholstered, but the rest of the wooden framing is exposed. However, at this contemporary reinterpretation of the classical chair, the designers eliminated any frivolous details to arrive at an object of great precision. Also in the same series, the Bergère armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
Pair of Finn Juhl, NV45 Chairs in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
One of most iconic designs by Danish architect Finn Juhl, this pair of 45 chairs was executed by his cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in the early 1950s.
Sculptural teak frames have been p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
No 56, Armchair in Teak and Black Paper Cord by Niels O. Møller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NO 56 - armchair in teak and black paper cord. Niels O. Møller / J. L Møller.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
'Model 45' birch armchairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two 'Model 45' armchairs designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto.
The frame is made of beech and wicker, while the seat is made of canvas.
The armchairs were ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Wicker, Birch
Danish Armchair in Oak and Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The style of this armchair is characterized by simplified lines, absence of decoration and the use of neutral materials that are in great har...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Shift Armchair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Shift is a series of products that owe their name to the metal leg system rotating around the product to provide support and make it float effortlessly. The seating unit is construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Thorald Madsen Armchairs in Sheepskin and Beech, Denmark, Mid 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was produced by the cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen in Denmark in the mid 1930s. The curved, round shape of the armrests and back gives the design a dist...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
Sampo Wing Chair
A custom-made wing chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is built from solid tulipwood...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted frame offers comfort without an imposing footprint. Clean modern design makes it easy to combine with other furniture in your ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak and Leather by Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Finn Juhl armchairs in Bangkok teak and black leather designed in 1963 and made by France and Son / Cado in the 1960s
The armchairs have a solid stabile frame...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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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Pair 1940s Armchairs Italian
Claw And Ball Footed
Empire Armchairs In Mahogany
Ball And Claw Foot Furniture
Carved Rams On Furniture
Pair Armchair 1940s Italy Italian
Printed Fabric Upholstered Chairs
Ball And Claw Foot
Pair Painted Regency Chairs
Antique Louis Xvi Style Armchair
Leather Woven Armchair
Lacquered Bamboo Chair
Large Danish Armchair