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
FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The chair is press shaped in laminated beechwood, the seat is upholstered w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Teak
Pair of art deco armchairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original deco armchairs from the 1930s.
The armchairs are distinguished by their stained wood arms, with a gray hue that harmonizes beautifully with the period fabric. The r...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of mid century Scandinavian style armchairs, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This beautiful pair of mid century armchairs were produced probably in the 1960´s. It features a beech wood structure and removable cushions in original upholstery. The chairs are f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Gunnar Göpert a pair of pine easy chairs Säter, Göperts, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts Industri, Jönköping. Made from solid pine with original blue fabric. The model was showcased as news in a full-page ad in the design magazine Form in the spring of 1948. Göperts Industri was one of many Swedish manufacturers that produced rustic pinewood furniture in the first half of the 20th century. The style, often referred to as Sportstugemöbler (Sport Cabin...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Pine
Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Pair of ‘Colonial’ armchairs, model PJ301 in mahogany, cane and original leather. Elegant pair easy chairs with a mahogany slim frame by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher. These chair...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cop...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Model 30 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare model 30 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, cotton weaved seat. Good vintage condition, minor patina c...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Birch
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs in Beech and Striped Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century Swedish modern armchairs in beech and newly upholstered brown / gray striped wool fabric. In good matching condition.
Dimensions: H: 85 cm / 33.5" W: 67 cm...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Borge Mogensen Armchair 3238 “Hunting Chair” for Fredericia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Borge Mogensen began his career as a cabinetmaker, then studied furniture design at the school of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen until 1938, under the direction of Kaare Klint, where ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi, Finland has a fiberglass seat shell and base. Exclusive manufactured leather upho...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Armchair in honey sheepskin, model “Farmor”, designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s.
The iconic "Farmor" or "Grandmother" a...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940.
Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional proportions and design.
They have been reupholstered i...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, 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...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932
Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
1960s, Danish highback relax chair, original upholstery, green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish highback relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green velour, beech legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Dan...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s, Danish vintage chair, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, brass spr...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Deep Brown Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh (Attr.) Wing Back Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, easy chair, fabric, stained wood, Sweden, 1930s.
This lounge chair of Swedish origin ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen Leather Troja Armchair, c1960
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen 'Troja' round chair from circa 1960. The frame is made from Afromosia African teak wood. The seat has been reupholstered in premium aniline cognac brown leather.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
1960s, Danish relax chair, original upholstery, green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green velour, beech legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furni...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Six Danish Teak Highback Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Six solid teak dining chairs crafted of solid teak with angled, slatted back rests, which offers comfortable lumbar support. Newly upholstered in blue wool textile seats . The chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking high profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse Mobelvaerk, in dark stained wood and new upholstery.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair, designed by Werner West, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Orsetto 012- fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear on the frame con...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown furniture fabric, beech bent wood. Removable seat cus...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
"Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Skrindan” armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer, Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, she created some of the most famous Swedish models of the era.
The unique stained beech frames are a visual delight, with subtle decorative elements that distinguish this pair from other models of the era. Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created her models with such precision and creativity that still makes them collectible pieces. Thanks to her unique vision, these chairs have unmistakeable backs and sides comprised of symmetrically arranged spindles. As the backs and armrests sit relatively low, the chairs have an open look. The original upholstered, dark green-coloured loose back and seat cushions elevate the visual comfort. The subtle elements of decoration include the tufted buttons on the cushions, the upholstered armrests, and the tapered legs.
OPE Möbler, Jönköping produced the furniture designs of some of Scandinavia’s most renowned designers, such as Ib Kofod-Larsen, Ingemar Thillmark, and of course, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. These Skrindan armchairs are exemplary of Swedish mid-century quality and design to their cores, uniting functionality with an understated, yet interesting and elegant design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has some scratches and marks. The chairs have their original velvet upholstery. 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:
28.93 in W x 33.07 in D x 31.88 in H; Seat height 16.92 in; Arm height 23.22 in
73.5 cm W x 84 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 43 cm; Arm height 59 cm
About the Designer:
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was born on May 30, 1925 in Arvika, Sweden. She was a Swedish modernist architect and designer. Hörlin-Holmquist graduated from Stockholm’s Konstfack in 1952, and before that she studied and worked in England.
She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test their designs in their own home before completing a project.
"I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but be able to adapt to the environment they end up in..."
Hörlin-Holmquist worked and studied in England from 1946-1947 immediately after the war, where she also studied art history and became fascinated with the classic English upholstered furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of armchairs in honey sheepskin, model "Farmor", designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s.
The iconic "Farmor" or "Grand...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine, Leather
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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood armchair, circa 1960's. Solid frame with lovely grain patterns and sultry angles, Upholstered back provides excellent support and comfort! Original rust colored fabric with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of armchairs model "Skrindan" in brown leather, designed by Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist for OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s.
Designed in 1963 by prominent Swedish desi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland. Around 20 chairs were made for the Hotel itself with tubular steel runner legs. This version of the chair with the spherical, stained elm wood feet is an early production and was subsequently produced for local retailers. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935. This is the larger of the 2 Hotel Aulanko versions that were made and is slightly taller and wider than the other version.
This example has been reupholstered in New Zealand sheepskin at our workshop in London.
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Märta Blomstedt (1899-1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of "Dymling" armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s. Solid pine wood frame in very good original condition with delightful patina. Structurally sound. Recently...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 66 cm / 26" W: 71 cm / 2...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970
These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Berga Mobler Lounge Chair in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchair, 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...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
Located in Hägersten, SE
designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1959. Made from laminated beech wood and hemp webbing. Custom metal hardware in brass and steel. The table adjusts in h...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Siesta Chairs attributed to Ingmar Relling (2 Pieces)
Located in Budapest, HU
Iconic chairs attributed to Ingmar Relling.
The "SIESTA" design was first drafted in 1965. It grew to be a renowned silhouette of Norwegian furniture design, thanks to the underlyin...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, velour, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Solid oak wood, furniture green velour. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with new seat cushions.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark.
The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Original vintage armchair with blue fabric
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair from the 1960s of Scandinavian manufacture.
The upholstery and fabric is original and in fair condition.
Good condition. A conservative restoration was done with na...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, furniture fabric, sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair. Brand new upholstery with natural coconut mat. Beige/white fabric, genuine New Zealand sheepskin We...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Fabric, Teak
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
A design by Arne Vodder dating back to the 1960s, crafted in Denmark. The chair embodies a simplistic and understated aesth...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
1950s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, creamy/white floral fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish reupholstered little armchair. Reupholstered in creamy white flowers fabric. Original springs in the seat are kept. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ma...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Excellent condition.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Modern Teak Armchair with Green Wool, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Armchair with Green Wool, 1960s.
Elegant and sculptural armchair in solid teak with round tapered legs. Seat and curved...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood with black patinated leather seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced late 1970s by Artek. Excellent condition, no signs of usage. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberc...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass, Denmark, designed in 1948 and manufactured in the late 1940s
Early designed lounge ch...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair Attributed to Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A superb armchair attributed to Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed, Denmark, 1940s. Newly upholstered in a premium, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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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