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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Country
'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Camel
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm x W. 58 cm x 53 cm SH. 49 cm Model shown on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Reproduction Swedish Style Country Side and Armchairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Swedish style country side and armchairs. Paint color and dimensions to customers specification. $747 side chair each. $847 arm chair each.
Category

2010s American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model 430, teak, black leather, Denmark, 1960s. The basic and linear design gives these chairs a feel of lightness. The wood...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Trybo pine dining chairs (4) by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
Located in Denventer, NL
Set of 4 pine dining table chairs from the “Trybo” series designed by Edvin Helseth and produced by Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s. The chairs are constructed with wooden pins and dowels ...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Mineral
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm x W. 58 cm x 53 cm SH. 49 cm Model shown on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'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

Materials

Velvet, Oak

'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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Set of 2 Garden or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs.
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2010s Spanish Country Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Mid-Century Teak & Oak Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish chair, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved teak backrests and generous seat provides support and comfort. Solid oak legs with cross br...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Oak and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare set of 8 dining chairs m...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Bullhorn Rare Armchairs by Harry Ostergaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century Danish design with this exquisite pair of 'Bull Horn' chairs crafted by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik in the 1950s...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm x W. 58 cm x 53 cm SH. 49 cm Model shown on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs Sunny Yellow
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of yellow Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs for Fritz Hansen. No real signs of wear. This iconic design is one of the most successful chairs every produced from this era. Incredibly...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs Model 69, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare Alvar Aalto chair model 69, manufactured during the 2nd World war years in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal. As a result of the war, Finland had a shortage of resources including glue, which was normally used in these chairs, so Aalto came up with a new design called the finger joint, to save recources during difficult times. Although can be used as a nornmal chair, this is also a very nice collectors item. We have 2 chairs, and both are stamped "Artek Aalto design" . Can be sold individually or as a pair. Reupholstered in Artek Fabric...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

202 years old Folk Art Chair, made of Pine tree in 1821
Located in Farsta, SE
202 years old Folk Art Chair, made of Pine tree in 1821. The patina and repairs over the years makes it really smooth and tactile. Maker marks and date on the back. Height: 75 cm ...
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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm x W. 58 cm x 53 cm SH. 49 cm Model shown on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

"Tapiolina" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
Located in Conversano, IT
"Tapiolina" chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina Superb chair in solid ash wood model "Tapiolina" designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina in 1974, Italy. I...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s. An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Betty Chair Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by Thau & Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction. Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Woven Cane Rattan and Teak Wooden Set of Six Bar Stools
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant set of six rattan bar stools with teak feet and a cane rattan seat combining quality, robustness and class. They will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Pair of Safari Chair « Diana » by Karin Mobring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Karin Mobring Safari chair « Diana » 1970 Leather, linen, Pine 70 x 63 x 60 cm The frame is made in wood and upholdery is made in Swedish ecru linen. These Safari chairs are a design by Karin Mobring for the well-known Ikea department store and they were produced in the 70s. This model is also called the "Diana Chair...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Butterfly' or 3107 chairs, plywood, steel, Denmark, design 1955 Set of iconic multifunctional chairs by master designer Arne Jacobsen. These chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist Kastrup series, which is still in use in the welcoming interior of Copenhagen Airpor...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Teak Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a structure in teak wooden and handcrafted braided rattan combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Vintage 1950's Retro Orange chairs Fritz Hansen
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1950's Retro Orange Fritz Hansen chairs lovely set of chairs nice orange colour with just the right patina, these chairs would bright up any room. Sought after chairs, qui...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Model BM1 Dining Oak Chairs for C.M. Madsens Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of 6 Model BM1 Chairs. It was designed 1958 by Børge Mogensen and produced by C.M.Madssn Fabriken. These chairs are old and the first production. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-47 in mahogany
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs in mahogany New upholstetred with vintage tan aniline leather. Made by Carl Hansen, model CH47 Hans J. Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs exude timeless beauty and showcase a unique blend of craftsmanship and design that has stood the test of time. Crafted approximately 50 years ago, most likely in France. The ladder back design adds a touch of sophistication, while the rush seats provide a rustic and natural element to their overall aesthetic. These chairs bear the subtle traces of use, which only enhance their character and authenticity. The patina developed over the years adds a touch of vintage allure and tells a story of countless shared meals, conversations, and cherished memories. Whether you're seeking to complement a farmhouse-style kitchen, a cozy dining room, or an eclectic interior, these chairs will effortlessly blend in, lending a touch of rustic charm to any space. Their neutral tones and classic design make them versatile pieces that can easily adapt to various decor styles. Each chair has been lovingly maintained, ensuring that they are in good condition, ready to be enjoyed in their new home. However, it's important to note that due to their age and natural wear, minor imperfections may be present, further adding to their vintage appeal. If you appreciate the allure of well-made furniture that carries a sense of history and invites nostalgia, then these Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs...
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1970s French Country Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

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

Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Loop Cream 33 for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Razor Blade Dining Chairs in Oak & Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 vintage "razor blade" dining chairs in solid patinated quarter sawn Scandinavian oak upholstered in long haired organic sheepskin from Gotland. A very impressive set in good...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hunting Chairs Model 168 by Kurt Østervig 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of hunting chairs in solid oak and patinated cognac saddle leather by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler Denmark 1960s. Model 168. „Jadtstol“.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
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 024 Wood types available: natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1950s Midcentury Country Style Woven Rattan Rustic Chairs, Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Country style hand woven rattan chairs from the mid 20th century, with arching backs and double H-Form cross stretchers. Embrace a fusion of functionality and earth...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sculptural Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair. Original black leather. Nailed head details. Beech wood legs. 1950’s. Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s. This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simpl...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Niels O. Møller Pair of Rosewood Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller pair of rosewood chairs, seats leather. Manufactured by J. L. Møller, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury swivel egg chair, by H.W. Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark c. 1970s. The chair features a sculptural cast aluminum four star base, and a swivel mounte...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Four Chairs Italian Production
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wooden chairs with red fabric seat of the period Italian production 1960s.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

In Between Sk2 Chair, Smoked Oiled Oak & Nobel Black Leather 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

Leather, Oak

Rustic English Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic English country counter stool, the shaped saddle seat above turned legs and stretchers. Dimensions: 18.5" W x 15.5" D x 24" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Liv by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin, made in Sweden
Located in Stockholm, ST
In 1994 the Swedish interior architect and designer Jonas Bohlin was rowing from Stockholm to Paris. This was a dream that came true. The journey took him 117 days along canals, rivers and open sea in his boat Liv ( in English Life) together with friends. A collection and a grand exhibition...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J Wegner, the Chair/Round Chair, Design 1949, for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, the chair or round chair, model JH503, designed 1949, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark Teak frame with curved back, upholstered black leather seat Stampe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden. The repairs and patina on this chairs has accumulated for 80 years. This makes them soft and smooth, and with a glow when the l...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Jacob Kjær Lounge Chairs Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob kjær - scandinavian modern. A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed and manufactured by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957). Materials: Dark stained mahogany and upho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A simpli...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

Handcrafted French Design Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a wooden structure combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The armrests height is 82cm and the seat heigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

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

Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s Additional Information: Material: Dark stained beech, original green leather and brass Style: mid...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 60's by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 4 chairs available and a table. 8 more chairs without leather on the backrest so 12 chairs in total. Please ask for more pictures. _____________________________________________________________ Grete Juel Jalk est née à Copenhague. Après avoir été diplômée de l'école secondaire, section langues et philosophie, elle a étudié à l'École de design pour femmes (de 1940 à 1943) avec l’ ébéniste Karen Margrethe Conradsen. Elle a terminé ses études à la Danish Design School en 1946, et a également suivi un enseignement avec Kaare Klint à l'Académie royale des beaux-arts du Danemark. Elle a pris part aux compétitions annuelles du Musée du Design et du département mobilier de la Design School, où elle a également enseigné de 1950 à 1960. En 1953, Jalk ouvre son propre studio de design. Inspirée par le mobilier stratifié, courbé, contreplaqué de Alvar Aalto et les créations en contreplaqué moulé de Charles Eames, elle commence à développer ses propres modèles tout en courbes. L’intérêt pour ces modèles non conventionnels a progressé lentement. En 1963, le journal anglais The Daily Mirror...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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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