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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary 'Elelphant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101 cm x W. 46 cm x 52 cm SH. 65 cm Model shown on the picture: Wood: Black oak Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak The Elephant series, designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, is a modern interpretation of Scandinavian minimalism combined with Japanese aesthetics. With a gently curved back with the same soft curve as the Elephant series and a sculptural wood base, the Elephant Bar Chair takes comfort to a higher level. Solely water-based laquers are used for all wooden products...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 89 by Erik Buch
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four elegant chairs model 89 was designed by Erik Buch for the Danish manufactory Anderstrup Møbelfabrik during the 1950s. They are made of high-quality teak wood in a da...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101 cm x W. 46 cm x 52 cm SH. 65 cm Model shown on the picture: Wood: Dark Smoked oak Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak The Elephant series, designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, is a modern interpretation of Scandinavian minimalism combined with Japanese aesthetics. With a gently curved back with the same soft curve as the Elephant series and a sculptural wood base, the Elephant Bar Chair takes comfort to a higher level. Solely water-based laquers are used for all wooden products...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish solid walnut dining chairs upholstered in the original saddle and black leather. Professionally restored...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH24 Pour Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 chairs model CH24 in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 for Carl Hansen and those produced in 1973. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" has been recognized by many professionals as the perfect chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11 Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011 Model in the picture: Frame: Light Smoked Oak Seat: Natural Rattan Available as well with paper cord, french rattan or various upholsteries Dimensions: W. 58,5 cm D. 57,7 cm H. 79,5 cm S.H. 45 cm Arm rest 65 cm A modern interpretation of the ancient Chinese Horseshoe Chair. The Shanghai Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Bar Chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions: H. 101 cm x W. 46 cm x 52 cm SH. 65 cm Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked oak Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak The Elephant series, designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, is a modern interpretation of Scandinavian minimalism combined with Japanese aesthetics. With a gently curved back with the same soft curve as the Elephant series and a sculptural wood base, the Elephant Bar Chair takes comfort to a higher level. Solely water-based laquers are used for all wooden products...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage wooden chairs. Retro-flavoured chairs consisting of a birch wood frame and an upholstered seat lined with original vintage green fabric. The backrest is sl...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. Th...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl, teak 108 Chair, 1946, made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, stamped This is an early original chair, made by cabinet maker Niels Vodder in Copenhagen and bearing the stampe...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Contemporary Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Velvet, Olive
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4 Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light smoked oak. Fabric: Brussels Velvet Olive Green 751. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Birch, Lacquer

Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs, model J67 by designer Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, made in smoked oak. The chair was designed in 1957, this set was produced in the early 196...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Three Antique Primative Solid Elm Arts & Crafts Cock Fighting Chairs / Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three original Arts & Crafts, solid English Elm, Cock fighting chairs / stools This really is an exquisite set of stools, they are pure art furniture from every angle, the design originates from the 18th century, they are documented as being use in cockfights as you could sit backwards on the chair Condition wise, the chairs have been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, they are original patina...
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs

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Elm

Set of Four Stackable Model Nikke Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four stackable model Nikke chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko from the 1950s. Teak with metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent w...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern reclining wingback lounge chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler. Comprised of a teak frame, pressured reclining mechanism, and light mint green upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The fabric has been professionally cleaned but is very faded and has some small rust spots, so most will want to reupholster. The seat webbing has been replaced. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. You are about to make your friends GREEN with envy when they see your wonderful mint green wingback chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge Sibast. Very tight and comfy in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Priced...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Chairs Attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 'Swedish Grace' chairs attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s. Veneered with mahogany and jacaranda with intarsia decoration on the back. Newly upholstered with brown fa...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric

Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 2 vintage chairs Hans J. Wegner model CH33 upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son A rare set of 2 original vintage chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK22 for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm pair of PK22 easy chairs in dull chromium-plated steel and cane. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: light smoked oak Fabric: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160 W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Nordiska Kompaniet Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful side chairs made by Nordiska Kompaniet, the Swedish manufacturer known for producing the designs by Axel Einar Hjorth. Nordiska Kompaniet also produced furniture designed b...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair in teakwood with three legs and iron hardware underneath with Fritz Hansen "FH" stam...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from du...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Midcentury Karen Margreta Imports of Corona Del Mar Teak & Sisal Chairs
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful midcentury teak and sisal seat chairs. These were commissioned by Karen Margreta Imports of Corona del Mar California in the 1960s, designed b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Cord, Teak

Midcentury Made & Ideal Height Set of Four 4 Grape Wood / Vine Stools & Wine Bar
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and ideal set of vine stools (with bar) for a winery, vineyard, mancave, garden bar etc. Finding this rare set of French stools was a treat and to have found them in this ama...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Oxford Chairs, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 6 Oxford chairs, designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. This exclusive version features a high back and a 5-legged metal foot, adding a touch o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1992 Sweden Modern Campus AB Chairs by Johannes Foersom for Lammhults, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant Swedish modern campus chairs were introduced in 1992 by the designer Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Loranzen. The lightweight design and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s. Elegant and modern dining chair with unusual shaped backrest designed by Erik Karlst...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Cannes Chair Made with Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cannes collection fulfils the purpose of presenting pieces that provide unequalled comfort in addition to their distinctive aesthetics. The finishing materials are of the highest...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Textile

Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen in Ash and Canvas- a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Safari chairs were designed by Danish designer Kaare Klint who is known as the father of Danish modernism. They were designed in the 1930s and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960's. Klint was inspired by images of the Roorkhee chair...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Black Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 11 Wood types available: natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24 Wood types available: natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern, Pair of Chairs, Nordic Design, Findahl Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of chairs in Nordic design with natural wicker seat made in black lacquered beech wood by Findahl Møbelfabrik. Both chairs are in very nice condit...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4 Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: light smoked oak Fabric: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Gunnar Asplund Chairs Produced by Iwan B. Giertz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 chairs designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by Iwan B. Giertz in Flen, Sweden.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bartolozzi & Maioli Wooden and Gold Leaf Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bartolozzi & Maioli wooden and gold leaf chairs, Italy, 1970s. Pair of two Bartolozzi & Maioli hand carved wooden leaf chairs with original patina. These chairs would make an eye-...
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1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paint

Børge Mogensen #233 Fredericia Oak Easy Chair, Denmark, 1955
Located in Winnipeg, CA
This design was manufactured by Fredericia for only a brief period making it relatively rare. The construction exhibits classic Mogensen characteristics. Notably, the sled style legs...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bentwood 'Koivutaru' Chair & Ottoman Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977, this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous POÄNG chair...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Rosewood

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural Oak Fabric: Spectrum/Noir Leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s. Nice gouge details.
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1940s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Year 1865 Country: England We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
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1860s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs

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Wood

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15 Wood types available: natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Black Oak, Anthranzite
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Black Oak Fabric: Dunes Anthranzite 21003 Wood types available: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural oak Fabric: Dunes Dark Brown 21001 Wood types available:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low, Danish lounge chair by husband-and-wife design team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. This example from 1958 has a teak frame around fixed cushions, upholstered i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian metal and fabric chairs. These lightweight, modern chairs consist of a black metal base on which the fabric that serve...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
Located in Paris, FR
5 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark. Rosewood chairs with Original Cognac leather upholstery Model 80, 1970...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Dark smoked oak. Fabric: Brussels Velvet Olive Green 751. Wood types av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light smoked oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 5 Wood types available: n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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