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Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Sheraton
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and original fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Easy chairs model GE-240 / ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
Located in Paris, IDF
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian rosewood, the frames feature comfortable angled backrests and are upholstered in patinate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four ‘60s, Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Arm Chairs.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of four solid teak arm chairs in powerful hand-crafted design finished with a black leather seat and brass details. Designed by the Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s. The chairs can also be used as a decorative chair in a living room or office or as a comfortable dining room chair. The set of four chairs are in a perfect condition.
DANISH, 1919-1989
Throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, Arne Hovmand-Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. The esteemed Danish designer favored high-quality teak, oak and rosewood for his sideboards, chairs and dining tables. Elsewhere, Hovmand-Olsen’s side tables and credenzas feature elegant organic curves and tapered legs, while his graceful armchairs and dining chairs are characterized by slender frames and sculptural seat backs.
From an early age Hovmand-Olsen showed an interest in drawing and an aptitude for design. In 1938, he began his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker under Peder Olsen Sibast, the founder of Sibast furniture company. Owing largely to the creative direction of Peder’s son, designer Helge Sibast, during the mid-century era, the manufacturer is internationally revered today for its wide range of sleek and collectible modern furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
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
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs in great vintage condition. Measures 19.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Maple
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Henning Kjærnulf Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf six dining chairs, upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather.
Made of partially solid rosewood.
Made by Bruno Knudsen.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Decorative White Painted Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative antique tripod armchair with interesting shapes. A rare decorative object made in wood and painted white. Crafted by a cabinetmaker in Sweden ca 1900-1920. A true wabi s...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985
Located in Helsinki, FI
These unique neo funk chairs Gallo and Gallina or "Rooster and Chicken" are designed by Finnish designer and interior architect Olavi Hänninen (1920-1992). Postmodern design influenced interior design in the 1970s till 1990s and landed in the 1980s in Finland. The design of the chairs screams form over function. The bold colour scheme of the chairs black, white, yellow and red are characteristic of that style period. These whimsical chairs...
Category
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
Chairs Produced in Scandinavia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Scandinavia.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Elm
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs / safari chairs in Oak and Leather, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Probably produced in Denmark
Di...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Sculptural Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Adrian Pearsall Iconic Grasshopper, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect combination of contours and angles create this exceptional c. 1960 chair and ottoman after Adrian Pearsall. The arms and legs are sc...
Category
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Design
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice set of 6 chairs. Composed of teak and original faux leather, really good manufacture. Re-upholstery on request.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Norwegian Stump Chair 1860-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair circa 1860-80s
Smooth patina.
Made out of birch tree.
Height: 79 cm/31.1 inch
Depth: 32 cm/12.5 inch
Width: 39 cm/15.3 inch
Seat Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
Category
1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century modern scandinavian pair of chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian chairs in solid pine by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. 70s. Price for the pair.
Width 45 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 83 cm. Seat Height 44 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Organic Arm Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful organic arm chair in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression and grain of the wood. This chair holds a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Nordiska Kompaniet 'Hytte' Armchair in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by the Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1940s. It belongs to the 'Hytte' series, which is documented in several NK catalogs and advertisements from the time.
The Hytte series was a continuation of Axel Einar Hjorth's Sportstugemöbler ("sports cabin furnishings"), a collection of pinewood furniture designed for country homes. After Hjorth, designer David Rosén carried on this style, creating several series for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Crafted entirely from pinewood, the chair features club-shaped, tapered legs connected by stretchers, a slatted and slightly curved backrest, and carved armrests. It is versatile and can be used as a desk chair or an elegant side chair.
The chair remains in completely original condition, with a natural and even patina on the pinewood. It shows minor wear consistent with age and use. One of the four furniture...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair
Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 arm...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27
P...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
BAIA Black Chair by Kensaku Oshiro, Oak, Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
'Baia' chair designed by Kensaku Oshiro for DK3.
Steel, leather and walnut
Dimensions: H 70 x 55 x 48 cm
Model shown on main picture:
Frame: Black
Wood: Oak
Leather: Pelle
Frame:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Swedish Chairs in Pine by Torsten Claeson, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of four very rare chairs in pine by Torsten Claeson, Sweden.
The chair was presented in 1939 at the Röhsska Museum as "sports cottage furniture" a type of furniture that became...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Campaign Safari Counter Stool with Brown or Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Safari stool is a testament to Danish midcentury furniture with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with sturdy leather straps, the stoo...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Four Palle Suenson dining chairs, Au Coq D'Or, Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1947
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A set of four rare dining chairs by Palle Suenson, bespoke design for restaurant Au Coq D'Or in Copenhagen, Denmark 1947.
Palle Su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Four Restored Danish Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish fully restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A lovely design focusing on the natural expression and grain of t...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, Thorald Madsens, Denmark, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of four Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, produced by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1950s/60s. In good structural condition with minor signs of age and use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, 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...
Category
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Birch, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch, New Product
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 folding chair for a supplemental church seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional folding stool by pairing easy fold...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
2 pine chairs, probably from Axel Einar Hjorth, for aby mobel fabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Solid pine chairs. Probably designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in the 1930s. They have beautiful proportions, and their simple design combined with careful craftsmanship — for example, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set Of 2 Chairs Made In Beech With Wicker Seat For Findahl Furniture
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...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
'Ekstrem' by Terje Ekstrøm, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
Produced in Norway during the 1990s.
Category
1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set Of 4 Dining Room Chairs Made In Rosewood From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, crafted from luxurious rosewood and upholstered with light fabric, is a splendid representation of early 20th-century design. Dating back to the ...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 19
Wood types available: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 3 Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 3 Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs 1950’s.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Harry Ostergaard Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs, with New Upholstery of Choice
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set of six solid rosewood dining chairs designed in 1961 by Danish designer Harry Østergaard. Made in Denmark by Randers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s with beautiful joint detailing...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Papercord Natural
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Dark Smoked Oak
Seat: Natural Papercord
Available as well with black 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nubuck semi aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak Attributed to Børge Mogensen, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak Attributed to Børge Mogensen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and oak
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Denmark
Dimen...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Oak
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed.
This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Dining Chairs Model 195 by France & Son in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six dining chairs model 195 designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Contemporary Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Fame 61003
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Fame 61003
Wood types available: natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, 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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Alvar Aalto chairs 69 by Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
A pair of Artek chairs model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. These chairs are from 1950s and have a beautiful patina of age. In great original condition.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Birch
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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