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
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with honey coloured shearling.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with midcentury modernism...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$5,968 / item
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
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
'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
Fritz Hansen (attr.) '1669' Danish Modern Armchair in Brown Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, produced in the 1940s. Attributed to Fritz Hansen, variant of model '1669.' Wooden legs, original brown fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in
Width: 8...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
$4,077 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Per-Olof Scotte Premiär Easy Chair of Oak with Core Leather. Sweden 1969
By IKEA, Per-Olof Scotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Easy and lounge chair model Premiär by the Swedish furniture designer Per-Olof Scotte (1925-2024) for Ikea. The chair is designed in 1969.
The chair is made of solid oak with lacque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark.
Model number- 146.
This e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Danish Cabinetmaker's exquisite craftsmanship and emphasis on modern aesthetics are evident in this beautiful armchair. It seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of traditional design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Exceptionally Rare Aino Aalto Chair Model 3920, Birch & White Wool, Artek 1940s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare armchair designed by Aino Aalto in 1938, this iconic modernist piece is one of only three examples we know of —with counterparts residing in a private collectio...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen, armchair with stool, model 8023.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. High-backed armchair with ottoman, model 8023. Completely reupholstered, wood refreshed. Upholstered in quality blue furniture wool fabric with ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
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
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 Sahara)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$10,027 / item
60s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge restored Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Sensational Teak Chair, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, made in Denmark, circa the 1960s. Danish control seal. Stamped.
New upholstery new cushion. Wood ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs and Ottomans, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs and ottomans. Beech frames and sprung seats. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmad...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Pair of 'Laila' Armchairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish 'Laila' armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen, 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, late 1940s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in Sahara sheepski...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s, Danish armchair, completely reupholstered, furniture cowhide, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Completely reupholstered: reupholstered in quality furniture cowhide, renewed solid oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1960s. Reupholst...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Oak
Model Saturnus Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Saturnus armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Recently renewed quality leather upholstery, metal frame. Great vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG 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
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs with Ottoman Model Capella
Located in Vienna, AT
Illum Wikkelsø. Solid hardwood armchair, new upholstered in black leather. Related stool H. 35 cm. Manufactured by N. Eilersen, model Capella. Traces of age and wear, including among...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Kurt Olsen Model 221 Armchair in Élitis Tweed Fabric, Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare and iconic armchair was designed by Kurt Olsen in 1955 and produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark as model no. 221. A standout piece of mid-century Danish design, it showcases Olsen’s signature sculptural lines and refined craftsmanship.
Generously proportioned, the chair features a distinctive wing-shaped backrest that offers both exceptional comfort and an enveloping, supportive feel. The sharply angled back legs create a dynamic silhouette, drawing the eye forward to the elegantly curved solid oak armrests. The legs are crafted in solid teak.
This chair has been professionally refinished and reupholstered. The interior upholstery has been renewed, while the exterior is in a luxurious grey tweed fabric by Élitis. The textile boasts a nuanced, multi-tonal palette—subtle flecks of ivory, grey, brown, and pale blue lend depth.
Often affectionately referred to as Kurt Olsen’s “Papa Bear...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$795 Sale Price
27% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural vintage Monk chair made in solid oak with a comfortable seat cushion. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Siesta Armchair in Teak & Sheepskin Puunveisto 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs was known as the master of shapes. It's said that in his designs he always strived to make the objects beautiful from all ang...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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 Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s.
The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Fabric and Lacquered Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
This price is for a Tank chair in fabric upholstery and clear la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Wooden Lovö Armchairs in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Swedish wooden low back armchairs in stained pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm in Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition an...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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 Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$11,016 / set
Pair of Armchairs in style of Josef Franck, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of armchairs, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Stained birch frame with rattan backrest, later reupholstered with floral fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with ag...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$11,412 Sale Price
20% Off
Sirocco Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent safari chair / easy chair model Sirocco in green leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Global front door shipping, flat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell Easy Chairs , Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of green leather easy chairs model "Dickie" by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and nice patina...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$11,887 / set
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
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
$17,831 / set
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a golden brown, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in E...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
$10,785 / set
Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair was designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Mobler Fenmark in the 1960s and echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair as a sma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Leather Arm Easychair by Ingemar Thillmark Produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair in dark brown buffalo leather and walnut designed by Ingemar Thillmark in the 1960s and produced by "OPE Möbler, Sweden". In good vintage and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchair Mod. 317 by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and rare solid teak armchair Mod. 317 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard Nielsen in Denmark 1950s. It features a seat with original woven cane in very good c...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish modern armchairs stand out for its inviting shape and charismatic character, capturing the spirit of Scandinavian design. The soft lines and thoughtfully balance...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool fabric, oak wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, and springs in the seat cushion. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Manufactu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, 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...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$13,800 / item
A Pair of Foldable Swedish Safari X-Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of two foldable safari chairs in oak and brown leather upholstery. These X-chairs have a classical appearance with several references to ancient furniture. These Campaign chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,325 Sale Price / set
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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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