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
Rare armchair 'CH-34' by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare oak and leather armchair model 'CH-34' designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s.
Made in solid oak with tapered legs. Original black leather upholstery. Great original patina.
Makers mark on bottom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Boet, Otto Schulz
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
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 'Modus' designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Søren Willadsen møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Very good original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Boucle 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Bent Beech Stackable Armchairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Simple, elegant solid bent beech armchairs. Functional, comfortable and smart design.
Stackable in stacks of up to 5 chairs, large quantity of 35 chairs available.
Excellent sustain...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966. The chair is constructed of two ingeniously integrat...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Vintage PJ-149 Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Vintage „Colonial Chair“ by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen 1949. Model PJ-149. Produced in 1950s. Made in rosewood and orignial cushions in lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Mid-Century Oak Model 50 Armchair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak model 50 armchair by Erik Buch, circa 1960's. Sturdy solid oak frame with airy floating seat design. Original upholstery with minor wear. A very comfortable sit! Danish Furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs Model "Bristol", 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition. Produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhult, 1960s.
Newly upholstered.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of "Ax-chair" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition. Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1950s.
An example of this chair can be found at the Museum of Design in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair
This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Copenhagen upholsterer Christian Sorensen in the early 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Mats Theselius 'Aluminium Chair' Edition 3-50/200 by Källemo, 1990
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare chair by Mats Theselius produced by Källemo 1990 in a limited edition of 50 chairs, this is example is number 3.
Aluminum, beech, seat and back upholstered with braided bir...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henrik Tengler armchairs in steel and backrest of ash.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Hansen & Sørensen.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Six Erik Buch Dining chairs and Two Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare set of eight exclusive Erik Buch rosewood dining chairs from the 1960s consisting of 6 dining chairs and two armchairs.
The chai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Model 5313, Niger Leather, Scandinavan Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A pair of early and rare Kaare Klint easy chairs, model 5313, mahogany legs and Nigerian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian "Falcon" chair by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina. Produced by Vatne Möbler.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light.
Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden, 1960s.
Original green upholstery.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Suede
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Teak Frame Danish Modern Armchairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Rare form, teak frame arm chairs with vinyl seats and backs, designed by Grete Jalk. Both chairs are in very fine original condition, one has slight damage to the vinyl seat, as show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Clas...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish armchair, furniture velour, beech wood, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original green/yellow furniture velour with patina: slight abrasion of fabric. Beech wood ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Beech and Papercord Armchair by Frits Schlegel (Attr.), Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Frits Schlegel was a defining Danish functionalist architect and designer, and while highly successful as an architect, from the 1930s onward he also designed a number of furniture l...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
Located in København K, 84
In the annals of mid-20th century design, this rare 1945 Fritz Hansen easy chair (model 1595) with long haired Icelandic sheepskin stands as a testament to the innovative spirit and ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958
Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and upholstered with patinated tan leather.
Refreshing design with bold baroque coming together nic...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
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
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Green Linen 'Läckö' Armchair by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Sweden 1960s
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful lounge chair " Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden. Upholstered with the original deep padded green linen fabric which is ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Buffalo Leather 'Safari' Armchairs in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Budapest, HU
This stylish pair of Safari armchairs from the 1970s exudes timeless charm with its combination of buffalo leather and sturdy beech wood. The leather
has its rich patina; oak wood i...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
By Bruksbo
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of very rare safari chairs by Brukso / Stranda, Norway.
These chairs are not only a pleasure for the eye, but also very comfortable. They are uphol...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Danish modern armchairs, designed in the 1930s by architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for esteemed cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, exemplifies the innovative spirit of e...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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. Original brown leather cushions. Good vintage condition!
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Swedish Grace Armchair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace armchair by Carl Malmsten, made from oak with a leather seat. Clean lines, statuesque expression. Old leather with patina.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henrik Tengler armchairs in steel and backrest of ash.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Hansen & Sørensen.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Ilmari Tapiovaara chair with armrest , 1960’s
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Dimensions: 59,5cm W, 88,5cm H, 45cm H seat, 47cm D
Period: 1960’s
Condition: Good
Material: Teak wood
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
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
Four Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored Erik Buch rosewood dining chairsincluding custom reupholstery.
The chairs have a simple appealing and sturdy construct...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Erik Andersen and Palie Andersen Exquisitely Hand-Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisitely hand-sculpted armchairs by Erik Andersen and Palle Pedersen for Randers Møbelfabrik, showcasing exceptional precision through a complex interplay of sculptural curves, me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Tage Poulsen Pine and high back Wicker Lounge Chair
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
High-back and brutalist armchair by the Danish architect Tage Poulsen.
The chair is patinated pine and with wicker in both seat and high-backed back.
From the 1960s, when the chai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Pine
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Olsen, armchair model 230, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Armchair model 230 in original good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original yellow furniture vel...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Kristian Solmer Vedel “Modus” Settee, Tropical Wood & Leather, 1963
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A settee comprised of two individual armchairs featuring one arm each—here we have the Modus system by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, 1963. Ultimate sophistication through simpl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen, series 8000/8020, furniture wool.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Armchair series 8000/8020 in original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Green furniture wool, springs in the se...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Kurt Østervig Hunter Chair Oak and Black Leather for K.P. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great example of a Scandinavian hunting chair (model 168) by Kurt Østervig for K. P. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The design is sometimes also attributed to Erling Jessen and rem...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and is just as comfortable as it...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated designs from his oeuvre. It's an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the ligh...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Pair of Rare Armchairs in teak by Niels Moller Model 65
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant pair of armchairs model 65 nice solid teak new Knoll fabric , great condition solid and sturdy by master Niels Moller.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Pernilla Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1969
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Pernilla armchairs designed in 1969 by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. Curved beech wood structure with canvas, leather strips and original f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Canvas, Beech
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Ring Chairs in Cognac Color Leather
By GETAMA, Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Danish designer Nanna Ditzel believed that the best thoughts came from being in the most comfortable positions. From the onset she designed for the body and it's comfort. Breaking wi...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
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
Pair of Børge Mogensen Model 2257 Oak Lounge Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik V
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant armchairs model 2257 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ahead of i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Steneby hemslöjd, armchair is solid pine, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Arms chair designed by the fabric Steneby hemslöjd in Sweden, circa 1930. The chair is made in stained solid pine with a scultural high. Nice orginal condition. Torsten Claeson have...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hans Wegner Chair for Johannes Hansen, Made in Denmark
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, model number JH-503 for Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The chair became immensely popular and was dubbed "The C...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dux of Sweden Teak Armchair by Folke Ohlsson Model USA 75
Located in Oakland, CA
Dux of Sweden armchair in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson, the teak frame has smooth organic lines with a hand crafted look and feel. Newly refinished and treated with Tung oil to a s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model FD 138 armchair, designed by Finn Juhl, manufactured by France & Søn, 1960s. Restored oak frame. Newly reupholstered with quality Kvadrat -wool fabric. Good vintage condition, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Light Oak Svante Skogh Bodö Armchair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Bodö armchair by Svante Skogh in light oak. The armchair was first shown 1957 at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and is made by AB Hjertquist & co in Nässjö, Sweden. A characteristic example of Scandinavian modern style with clean sophisticated lines and ageless design.
The chair has all the distinct marks of a retro furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Finn Juhl NV-48 Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl NV 48 armchair produced by Niels Vodder, with maker's stamp on the rear stretcher. Wood is Teak.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Armchair in oak and leather by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare armchair designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made in oak and leather with a beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in green fabric, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Original relax chair in green fabric. Good condition: no smells and no stains, light wear/ patina on the top back and armrest. Brass springs in the seat. Made b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of "Natura" leather armchairs by Karin Mobring, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of Natura armchairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in 1976. Crafted with a blend of natural materials and Scandinavian minimalism, these chairs feature a striking yet unders...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model FD 138 armchair, designed by Finn Juhl, manufactured by France & Søn, 1960s. Restored oak frame. Newly reupholstered with quality Kvadrat -wool fabric. Good vintage condition, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1970s, Danish design, lounge chair in green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Lounge chair in green furniture wool. Oak wood. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
"Klinte" Easy Chair by Tord Björklund for IKEA, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Karis, Nyland
Vintage Ikea easy chair designed by Tord Björklund around 1980. This comes with the original patinated natural leather upholstery which has aged beautifully. Combined with a chromed ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
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