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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Space Age
Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bruno Mathsson, a 'Arbetarstolen 36' lounge chair, Firma Karl Mathsson, Makers label. Seat height 40, width 49, height 84 cm.
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in canvas with leather tubing and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s Additional Information: Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin Style: midcentury, Scandinavia Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s Additonal Information: Material: Stained beech and lambskin Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimens...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 rosewood chairs by Henning Kjærnulf. Seat in original black leather.
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Natural 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: Natural 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Harry Østergaard for Skovby Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with leather upholstered seat. Designed by Harry Østergaard for Skovby Møbelfabrik in the 1960s in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

'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

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik. Solid teak frame with papercord. Set of 4. Classic Danish design. In good vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord

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

Alberto Rosselli Jumbo Chair, Saporiti, Italy 1968
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Jumbo chair in red fiberglass by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1968. Beautiful space age design showcasing Rosselli’s interest in new technologies and ma...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Authentic Round Wabi Sabi Stool in Burl Wood & Hessian, Danish Modern, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Such an intriguing and inspiring small art deco / wabi sabi stool made in burl wood and the original hessian underclothing. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1930s. This authentic vintage stool will fit in many interior styles. A modern, Scandinavian, Art Deco interior or a Classic home...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Burl

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

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

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

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

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

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
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: Barnum Bouclé 03 Wood types available: natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955
Located in Uppsala, SE
Baby chair in beech, model ND54, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savværk in 1955. This is an early example made in the mid 20th century. The foot board i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden High Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage baby chair and walker A particular modern antique piece in very good condition with the dual function of high chair and walker. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frederik Sieck Pair of Chairs in Black and White
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black and white painted wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962, production 1967. This industrial clear pair of the model 3200 chairs...
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1960s Danish 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

Materials

Rosewood

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Dining Chairs Steen Ostergaard, 1966, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway 1971. These wonderful red 4 ( four ) dining chairs from plastic show a black textil u...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

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

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.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair Restored Black Leather Yrjo Kukkapuro Swivelling Chairs for Haimi Finland
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of swivelling chairs model ‘415A’ Finland 1960s These organic shaped dining chairs were designed by the Finnish artist Yrjö Kukkapuro Molded fiberglass and casted aluminium...
Category

1970s Finnish Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 "T-Chairs" by Fritz Hansen Leather & Steel, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of rare Arne Jacobsens Model 3103 "T-chair" in the original grey leather upholstery. Made and marked by Fritz Hansen in the late 1970s. Th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oxbend Stool, Bar, or Counter Seat in Walnut
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Easy Chairs, Model Fd138, France & Son, 1959
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, model FD138 in teak, produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1959 One chair has France & Son label to back stretcher Reupholstered in ochre a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Beech &Teak
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of beech wood in a warm shade of brown. The backrest is made of teak and profiled to ensure comfort du...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Teak

Set of 4 in Between SK1 Chair/White Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

2 Italian Space Age Gastone Rinaldi Chrome Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Amazing vintage chrome chair by G. Rinaldi for RIMA from Italy, circa 1970. Perfect lines a chic futuristic & beautiful.
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Fabric

Brazilian Rosewood PE Jorgensen Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grains, com...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Dutch Plywood Beech Armchairs by Enraf Nonius Delft, 1970s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These 2 Dutch designed chairs were designed produced by Enraf Nonius in Delft, the Netherlands. The chairs are made of beech plywood and no screw or nail ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of Beechwood in a chocolate brown shade. The backrest is made of rosewood. The slightl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood

Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950 This rare chair was manufactured by Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was named th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

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 ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Ash

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

Materials

Leather, 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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