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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 

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

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
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...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

1960s Erik Buch Two Fully Restored Customizable Armchairs in Oak
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch set of two fully restored oak armchairs with excellent woodwork that are evidence of the supreme mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship. The chairs feature a solid oa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

1960s, Danish Design, Renovated-Reupholstered Ear Flap Chair, Sheepskin
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back ear flap chair. "Most talked news at the furniture fair in 1963". Manufactured by Danish ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, armchair in original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Armchair in original, very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original beige and red fu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

1940's Danish Fritz Hansen Art Deco Bentwood Armchair Wool Plaid Upholstery
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery Made in Denmark, No makers marks Fritz Hansen, also known as Republic of Fritz...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of brown 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 patina. Pl...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather. Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Edvin Helseth Armchair for Tribo, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Edvin Helseth armchair for Tribo Sweden 1960s. Good condition. Price for 1 armchair Norwegian interior designer born in 1925, Edvin Helseth opened his own practice in 1949. His Module 5-15, System BBB and other designs became popular in Europe. In 1966 he designed the Trybo armchair for Stange Bruk...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Pine

1960s Two Restored Customizable N. O. Moeller Armchairs in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s two restored N. O. Møller rosewood model 57 Armchairs custom upholstery Set of two of Niels Otto Møllers iconic model 57 armchairs in Brazilian rosewood The model that is ver...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition, furniture velour, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, oak wood. Brass springs in the sea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Number 596 lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. Professionally reupholstered in full grain flaxen-yellow leather. These timeless lounge ch...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Alvar Aalto Armchair 45, Produced by Artek, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1970s by Artek, Finland. Good vintage condition with signs of patina and usage.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Cane

Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1956. New, current production. Lounge chair in solid walnut or oak with a seat and back in embroidered leather. The Bambi Lounge chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair is part of a sleek collection inspired by the bold architecture of New York City buildings, blending artistic appeal with modern sophisti...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Wood, Walnut

Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
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

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Leather, Birch, Teak

Armchair 'Tösen' by Gustav Axel Berg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural armchair designed and produced by Gustav Axel Berg during the 1940s. Model 'Tösen' was designed in 1942. Unique design with its sculptural armrests. Made in birch and he...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Hemp, Birch

Borge Mogensen Armchair 3238 “Hunting Chair” in Oak & Leather, Fredericia 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Creation of the 3238 series of chairs also known as the Hunting Chairs was started in the 1950s and was produced by Fredericia Furniture. Made of Oak and leather, the oak frames have...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Walnut, Turquoise Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair is part of a sleek collection inspired by the bold architecture of New York City buildings, blending artistic appeal with modern soph...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Karu Lounge Chair: A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic de...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ib Kofod-Larsen seal easy chair. Genuine cognac brown leather. Produced by OPE.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Swedish Armchairs "Pernilla" by Bruno Mathsson in Birch & Leather, 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century high back armchairs model "Pernilla" by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1973. In good vintage and matching patinated condition...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Birch

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Bruno Matthsson "Pernilla" Easy chair by Karl Mathsson 1944 Josef Frank cushion
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bruno Mathsson – an early ‘Pernilla’ chair Frame of laminated beech with patinated lightblue canvas webbing and headrest upholstered with Josef Frank ‘loops’ fabric. Made and marked ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Canvas, Beech

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Elmwood and Chromed Metal Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern armchairs with chromed metal and solid elm wood arms and feet. These modernist chair have a low profile and combine details from Bauhaus designs with more...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

1960s Danish Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored teak armchairs with excellent woodwork that are evidence of good mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship. The chairs feature a solid teak with Erik Buch...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

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!
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of 1st edition PK22 cognac leather armchairs Poul Kjærholm for EKC, 70's
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of first edition PK22 armchairs in cognac leather designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen presumably in the 1970s heard from old owners. You can see in the photo the b...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen 4 Solid Wood Armchairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, four solid wood armchairs available separately. Seat and back upholstered with lightly patinated black natural leather. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Berte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood, Leather

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1955-60s, Danish design. High back armchair in floral multicolor fabric. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brass springs in the seat. Ash wood legs. Manufactured...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Ash

1960s Fully Restored Th. Harlev Teak Armchair Reupholstered in Black Leather.
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Th. Harlev teak armchair reupholstered in black leather. The model 213 armchair in teak was designed by TH Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in 1958. The well design...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paul Boman and produced by his company Oy Paul Boman AB in Finland in the 1940s. The design offers a nice contrast between the curved lines of the ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Armchairs from "Nässjö Stolfabrik", Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of charming Scandinavian Modern armchairs made in Sweden at "Nässjö Stolfabrik" the 1960s. The chairs are made in dark stained beech and retains the original wool upholstery on ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech

1950s, Scandinavian Vintage Armchair, Original Condition, Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian designed vintage armchair. Made in about 1950 by Danish or Swedish furniture manufacturer. Original upholstery in good condition, no stains, no smells. Normal signs of w...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of Armchairs, Werner West, Keravan Puusepät Oy, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of armchairs, designed by Werner West, manufactured by Keravan Puusepät Oy, 1940s. Birch frame. Reupholstered with quality Kvadrat wool fabric. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern desi...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Birch

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps. Very good condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

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

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Brass

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model 'Kandidaten', 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and black leather cushions. Very good vintage condition. Produced by OPE, 1960s.     
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Tapiovaara "High Back Lounge Chair" for Domus Academy 1948 Signed Keravan Puuteo
Located in London, GB
Surprisingly comfortable. The Tapiovaara's couple produced this leather and plywood armchair in 1948 for the Domus Academy Student complex in Helsinki in Finland. It was produced by...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plywood

The armchair by MATS THESELIUS. Limited edition of 33.
Located in Long Island City, NY
The armchair designed by MATS THESELIUS. Model “Aluminium chair”, produced by Källemo, numbered 2/33. Frame in aluminum. Cast aluminum legs. Frame in book. Firmly upholstered back ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare safari chair designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1930s, Scandinavian design, armchair in green furniture fabric, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Scandinavian design. Armchair in green furniture fabric. Ash wood, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells and no st...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Ash

Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1980. Cherrywood and leather cushion.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Cherry

Ole Wanscher Armchair of Black Leather and Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Armchair with rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Normal patina due to age and use including scratche...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Erik Buch 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and full grain anilin leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eric Buch for Ørum Møbler 'Captains' armchairs, teak, full grain aniline leather, Denmark, 1957 Sculpted dining chairs in solid teak. These chairs show the characteristics of the we...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern high back armchair. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwi...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 62 Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model 62 designed by Niels Otto Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century modern Scandinavian teak armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. New quality fabric seat and backrest by Lauritzon. We hav...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s and 60s. The organic and neat elegance of these chairs is typical of Ekström’s approa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Pine

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eva and Nils Koppel met while she was studying at the Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Together they studied architecture and later worked in design icon Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furni...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Leather, Fabric, Beech

Pair of Model 33 Easy Chairs by Carl Edward Matthes, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wide, concave backrest forms armrests on the sides, which protrude forward like wings and enclose the sitter. The inclination of the armchair further supports the seating comfor...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing "windsor" armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chair is made from solid ash and is sublimely built with many wonderful details showing great craftsmanship...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Ash

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo 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

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Brass

Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with ottoman. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Good vint...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 57 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Papercord, Rosewood

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson armchair, leather & wood circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Hans Agne Jakobsson chair, leather and wood core. Strong Patina with no structural damage. Designed in the 70.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Hans J. Wegner Model CH-24 Dining Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model CH-24 dining chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, designed in 1950, in light oak with woven paper cord seat, seat cushion available on request, marked.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Papercord, Ash

1960s, Danish relax armchair, yellow-honning furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax armchair. Yellow-honning furniture velour, oak wood legs and armrests, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable co...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge or Armchair, leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, lounge or armchair new upholstered with vintage tobacco full grain aniline leather. Frame in solid beech. Model 1788, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

1970s, Danish lounge chair, low, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Ash

Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century seating in leather upholstery. Ma...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Birch

80s, Danish Adjustable Lounge Chair, Hs Design, Nubuck Leather, Solid Teak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1980 by HS Design. Refreshed by furniture craftsman at Retro Møbler Galleri. Original upholstery. Brown natural...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03 Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original black leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Global front door sh...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

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

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Chrome

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Black 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 (01 Black) Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin

Nordiska Kompaniet, Armchair, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet armchair, model Gillberga, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1920s. Seat height 19”. 
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Fredrik Kayser Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of sculptural rosewood lounge chairs by the Danish designer Fredrik A. Kayser. This impressive mid-century pair of armchairs make comfortable office seating area chairs,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood, Upholstery

1930s “1522” Axel Larsson Birch chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Axel Larsson chair model “1522” in birch and upholstery designed in 1936 and produced by Bodafors. Sweden, 30s. This chair is in an excellent restored condition newly reupholstered....
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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, the cha...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Teak

1960s, Danish armchair in cherry-red furniture velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in cherry-red furniture velour. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufactured...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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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