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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian teak armchair, by Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian teak armchair, by Erik Kirkegaard. New leather seat.
Height : 73 cm. Seat height : 44 cm. Width : 57 cm. Depth : 56 cm. Arm height : 68 cm
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder armchairs model 62A in rosewood Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of four armchairs model 62A designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1960. The elegant frame is made of solid rosewood and the seat and back are uphols...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Wingback Armchair with Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century high wingback armchair produced by Thorald Madsen Snedkeri in Denmark 1940s. In great condition and fully restored and upholstered in dark mocha colored sheep...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1960s, Danish design, highback armchair by Regan Møbelfabrik, Aarhus, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design, highback armchair by Regan Møbelfabrik, Aarhus. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture multicolour fabric, oak wood. Manufactured by D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian armchair in teak by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian armchair in teak by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen. Original seat in black leather.
W 57 cm. D 43 cm. H back 74 cm. H seat 44cm. H amrs 62 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s, Danish armchair, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood with brass plugs on the front legs. Springs in the seat. Manu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs in Sheepskin, Asko, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs, manufactured by Asko, 1950s. Birch frame, new sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ar...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Round Chairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Round Chairs for Johannes Hansen. Also known as The Chair. Each chair has curved backs constructed from oak with conforming pin shaped legs with original leather...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s, Danish design, wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour. Beech wood legs. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Arne Norell Mid Century Asymmetrical Armchair in Velvet Produced in Sweden 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century asymmetrical free form armchair by Arne Norell in stained birch and newly upholstered brown velvet. Produced in Sweden and in great condition completely restore...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair 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
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable armchair model 57 in teak, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Very elegant chair that would match wonderfully...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Arne Vodder armchair model 62A in teak Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped armchair or desk chair designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1960. The frame is made of solid teak wood and the seat and back are uphols...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Armchair by Carl Gustav hiort of Ornas
Located in Vantaa, FI
This armchair by Carl Gustav Hiort of Ornäs is very good example for
1950s timeless design, extremely comfortable chair.
Very good condition no need any work.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Vodder armchairs model 432 in rosewood Sibast Furniture Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and rare set of six armchairs model 432 designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960. This Danish design exclusive chair has sculptural rosewood armrests. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowtie cross bars and lovely angles. Original black vinyl upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Unrestored item with option to p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
1950-60s, Danish relax chair, original condition, leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s, Danish relax armchair in good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with patina, oak wood legs, and armrests. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s, Scandinavian design, armchair in original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design. Armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs with...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in DK
This highback armchair by a Danish cabinetmaker has a frame of nutwood.
It is upholstered with patinated leather and fitted with brass nails.
Ideal desk chair or head of the table chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Fritz Hansen "1669" Armchair in Dark Brown Leather Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century armchair by Fritz Hansen model "1669" in dark brown patinated leather and stained wooden feet. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. The leather appears to be original ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen
The set made in in mahogany, walnut and leather was according to the manufactor number by Rud. ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century armchair model "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist from the "Triva" series produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition with a l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Denmark during the 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Deco armchair convertible into bed
Located in Brescia, IT
The 1940s Art Deco armchair embodies a dual functionality: a comfortable seat that converts into a bed. The wood, with its curved lines and patina finish, adds a touch of historicity...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Yngve Ekström, Model ”Sibbo” for Stolab AB circa 1955, Sweden
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Yngve Ekström Arm Chair model Sibbo in solid oak designed in 1955 for Stolab AB in Sweden. Good overhall condition. Original cushion available. Yngve Ekström is one of the most influ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Kurul chair in solid oak. EG Kvalitetsmøbel Denmark 1960s.
Located in Ystad, SE
Kurul chair in solid oak. Original green striped upholstery wool in good condition, brass nails.
Design Henning Kjærnulf
Produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel
Denmark 1960s
Vintage conditio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Two Model Siesta Armchairs, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote, 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model Siesta armchairs, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote, 1950s. Marked. Stained birch legs. Reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's "Mak...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair, attributed to Gunnel Nyman, 1940s. Birch with reupholstered seat with quality Lauritzon's "Lamm" -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Gunn...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid Century Teak Armchair By Kristian Vedel "Modus" For Willadsen Møbelfabrik, 1
Located in Bunnik, NL
A beautiful armchair from the Modus series, designed by Kristian Vedel in the 1960s. Made of solid teak. Cushions made of natural, delicate leather, filled with goose feathers, which...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished Diplomat Chair in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Cado.
All original vintage condition, marked with silver Finn Juhl label.
Fabric and foam are worn...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Rosewood Model 55 Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood model 55 armchair by Niels Otto Moller for J L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1950's. Iconic frame with graceful lines, sculptural floating armrests and a meticulously woven pape...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Red velvet armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage red velvet armchair.
This red-colored velvet armchair embodies the elegance and sophistication of the Scandinavian style of the 1940s. Its tapered legs add a light, modern t...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowties cross bars and lovely angels. Original black vinyl upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Unrestored item with option to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Model 55 Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood model 55 armchair by Niels Otto Moller for J L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1950's. Iconic frame with graceful lines, sculptural floating armrests and a meticulously woven pape...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Rosewood Model 55 Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood model 55 armchair by Niels Otto Moller for J L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1950's. Iconic frame with graceful lines, sculptural floating armrests and a meticulously woven pape...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Pair of Lennart Bender Easy Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs / safari chairs by Lennart Bender with leather, canvas, and new sheepskin.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Canvas
Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there is a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This is especially true for Denmark, and this beautiful high-back chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Danish master cabinetmakers.
“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the mid-20th century. Danish designers were often trained architects themselves, resulting in masterful structures as seen in this high-back chair’s frame. The gentle but crisp angles created from the stained beech are the main decorative elements, especially on the exposed arms that extend to form the front legs effortlessly. However, it is the partially upholstered arms that and robust back that set this model apart. The upholstery engages with the frame uniquely, accentuating the outlines and the beautiful stained beech as well. From the lightly curved “ears” to the lightly reclined back and the tapered legs, the design showcases the best characteristics of Mid-Century Modern design. In service of the “form follows function” ideal of the era, the design is completed by a thick seat cushion that overreach the seat, thus aiding the ultimate lounging experience. The beechwood’s smoothness paired with the soft upholstery’s rich colour and texture creates an elegant, stylish aesthetic.
Looking at this chair, it becomes easy to understand the reason behind the major rise in popularity that Mid-Century Modern has been experiencing for decades now. The natural and unfading beauty of the wooden frames and the quality fabrics help to enhance the genius of the structure. With an outstanding design and craftsmanship, this Danish cabinetmaker chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Armchairs Model 2257
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of Danish modern oak armchairs model 2257 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia, circa 1960s. 24.50"x22.50"x36"18.50" seat height.
"Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) was one of the most in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowtie cross bars and lovely angles. Original black vinyl upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Unrestored item with option to p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowties cross bars and lovely angels. Original black vinyl upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Unrestored item with option to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Slid mahogany stained beechwood. Very elegant design that fits superbly into a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Deauville Airborne armchair in tweed
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair "Deauville" by Pierre Gautier Delaye for Airborne in the 60s. Armchairs reupholstered in tweed fabric, and chromed metal legs. Very good condition with some traces of use on...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paire de fauteuils scandinaves vintage Poul Volther J72 en chêne, 1960
By Poul Volther
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de fauteuils scandinaves en chêne signés Poul Volther pour FDB dans les années 60
Modèle J72
en très bon état
tissu refait à neuf
dimensions : hauteur 84 cm x largeur 66 cm x...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Mid Century Armchair in Leather & Walnut in style of Arne Norell, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in thick, patinated, well preserved buffalo leather and walnut in style of Arne Norell produced in Sweden 1950s. Good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 9...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Bjørn Wiinblad, Set of 4 Chairs, Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 vintage beauties by Danish Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden in the 1950s. A collectible set, red painted w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Seagrass
1960s, Danish relax chair with footstool, very good condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair with a footstool. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Pair of Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushions.
Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Armchair by Bengt Ruda for NK
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1950s red Nordic armchair.
This characterful armchair is wrapped in a vibrant shade of red. The black-colored wooden frame emphasizes the contrast and gives the armchair a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leather armchair by Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish rosewood vintage armchair by designer Arne Vodder (1926-2009) for Sibast Furniture, 1960s. Very good overall condition.
DV81
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Werner West Wingback Chair, Wilhelm Schauman, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Wingback chair, designed by Werner West, manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman, 1930s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Orsetto 012- fabric. Good vintage condit...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of 1940s Chairs in Lambskind with Mahogany Legs, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Curvy legs made of solid mahogany.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
1950s, Danish highback armchair, original upholstery, green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish armchair in original good condition: no smells. Light olive green furniture velour. Laqiered teak wood. Double-sided seat cushion. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring audacious sculpted backs bent to the perfect angel for maximum support this now iconic set of "GP" chairs is the epitome of utilitarian design. Designed and crafted in the late 1960's by Jens Risom Designs, consequently the zenith of Risom's career and subsequent fame, this set of Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a true American gem.
Jens Risom is widely considered to be a pioneer in introducing Danish modern furniture to the United States through early work with the Knoll company and to a greater extent through his own company, which thrived in the 1950s and ’60s. Born in Denmark in 1916, Risom emigrated to the U.S. where he teamed up with Hans Knoll to start a decades-long collaboration between the two icons. Risom served in World War II under Gen. George Patton and upon his return to the civilian world he founded his own company, Jens Risom Design, in 1946.
Jens Risom Design produced a long line of accomplished pieces that ended up in such places as the Oval Office and his "Risom Lounge Chair" is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Throughout his life, Risom stayed true to the fundamental Danish approach to modernism, with its emphasis on traditional values and the human necessity for warmth, beauty and simplicity.
Perfect for office, studio or home settings alike this impressive GP chair set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, American Mid-Century Modern chair set...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1960s, Danish armchair in solid oak wood, reupholstered, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in solid waxed oak wood. New reupholstered in quality KVADRAT furniture wool Hallingdal. Wood renewed. Made by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1960s. Re...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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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