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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian style Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White" seating is covered in muslin.
Category
1920s Gustavian Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Armchair Swedish Black Gustavian, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the late Gustavian period and early part of the 19th century. Most likely later added blackened ball feet. Repainted in our custom paint "Laserow Black".
Category
Early 19th Century Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Verner Panton Cone Chair, First Edition
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Verner Panton cone chair, first edition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Series of 6 Danish chairs, Teak and Skai new, model 418, Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. The completely redone seats (straps; foam and fabric) offer great comfort. Sober and very elegant design. Superb manufacturing quality...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Modern Seagrass and Cherrywood Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern style Sea grass chairs.
Cherry wood splayed legs,rounded high backs,great dining chairs.
Category
Early 2000s Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Scandinavian Wooden Chairs, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 mid-century Scandinavian wooden chairs - 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ginger Bread Minimalist Lounge Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginger bread minimalist lounge chair
Dimensions: D 71.1 x W 68 x H 71.9 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating.
A...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
PH Snake Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Indianred, Leather Upholstery, Visible
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any roo...
Category
2010s Bauhaus Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 White TMBO Lounge Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 White TMBO Lounge Chairs in Moonlight Sheepskin by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KVADRAT/Remix, KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord, BUTE/Storr, DEDAR/Linear,
DAW/Mohair & Mcnutt, DEDAR/Artemidor,
1935 is the date on the first draft of this chair by the renowned multitalent and architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Other
ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and brass bar stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: oak, brass
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chairs Produced in Scandinavia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Scandinavia.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Elm
A Pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs, circa 1940s. They have stained birch legs and are newly upholstered in Maharam Puff Boucle fabric.
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Camel Silk
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Modern Side Chair in Patinated Mahogany in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
By Martin Nyrop, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Charming side chair from around 1900. The chair is made from solid mahogany with a stunning patina. In the style of Martin Nyrop, Fritz Hansen and other early Danish Modernism. Great...
Category
Early 1900s Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Set of Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chairs in teak and faux leather.
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gray Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Bute/Storr Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gray Tmbo Lounge Chair in Oak and Bute/Storr Upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak, Textile
Also Available: ROMO/Linara, DAW/Royal, KVADRAT/Remix, KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord, DEDAR/Linear,
DAW/Mohair & Mcnutt, Sheepskin.
1935 is the date on the first draft of this chair by the renowned multitalent and architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen, which have now been revived under the name TMBO. The TMBO series was designed in a shape that, in the laid back confident attitude, celebrates life with the same dramatic simplicity that Magnus Læssøe Stephensen found in Japanese design tradition. The TMBO Chair...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Other
Black Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Minimalist bar stool
Dimensions: Diameter 38 x H 75 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder Coating.
Ava...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s.
It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden.
It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Birch
Itooraba Dining Chair by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
ItooRaba dining chair by Sizar Alexis
Signed
Dimensions: length 36 x width 47 x height 77cm
Seat height 42cm
Comes in stained black, white and natural pine
A furniture series that ...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four chairs was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Chairs with an interesting form combined with high craftsmanship, characteristic of Danish design. Frame made of teak wood....
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Lean Back Lounge Chair White Oiled Oak, Dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair white white oiled oak rusty rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x H 78 cm
Material: White oiled solid oak, Foam, Textile upholstery.
Weight: 9 kg
A...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Set of 4 ML 42 Brown Oak and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 brown oak and brass bar stools by Lassen.
Dimensions : H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials : Oak, Brass.
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the stool ML42 as a piece for a...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Brass
PH Snake Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Walnut, Full Leather Upholstery
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any roo...
Category
2010s Bauhaus Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish carved-wood single arm chair with fabulous old woven fabric upholstery from the mid-18th century. This antique chair from Sweden, though per...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
ML 42 Oak and Brass Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and brass counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: oak, brass
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML4...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Sculptural Side Chairs, Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Pv
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of sculptural side chairs, Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Pv. Wonderful sculptural design. Superior quality and joinery. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Black and Gold Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and gold Minimalist bar stool
Dimensions: Diameter 38 x H 75 cm
Materials: Steel w. matte powder coating and aluminum w. matte powder coating.
Available in colors: Taupe, ...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Natural Tupp Barstool by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Large natural tupp barstool by Storängen Design.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 102 x SH 82 cm.
Materials: birch wood, nickel plated steel.
Also available in other colors.
Give th...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arch Lounge Chair in Oak & Daw/Mohair & McNutt Handwoven Textile by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Arch Lounge Chair in Oak & Daw/Mohair & McNutt Handwoven Textile by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak, textile
With the new Arch collection, mazo forges ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Other
Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
By Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair "The Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 85 cm
Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyrene.
The concept behind The Art of Sitting is based on the quote by Gunnar Aagaard...
Category
2010s Minimalist Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Granite
Contemporary Art Abstract Forged Tin Chair, Leather Seat by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Rymd Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
2023
Limited Edition of 29
Dimensions: W 55 x D 53 x H 110 cm
Material: Fiberglass, Tin, Leather
Occupying the limi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 wood and black faux leather chairs, 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of four wood and black faux leather chairs, Nordic manufacture, 1960. An elegant example of mid-century design, these chairs feature a wooden frame with clean lines and black fau...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red and White Sunlounger by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Red and white sunlounger by Edvin Klasson
Limited edition
2015-16
Dimensions: H 66 x W 66 x D 132 cm
Materials: Untreated heart pine, laminated birch plywood, PVC car wrapping film.
Red and White Sunlounger is an evolution of Gerrit Rietveld’s red and blue chair...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
PVC, Pine, Plywood
Set di 6 sedie in stile Danese, Hans J Wegner, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Ideali per arricchire la sala da pranzo, lo studio o il soggiorno, le sedie di Hans J. Wegner sono pensate per chi cerca un mix di comfort e bellezza. La loro costruzione solida e la...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brutalist Sculpted Edge Chair in Plywood and Leather Seat by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Raka Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
2022
Limited Edition of 18
Dimensions: W 46 x D 55 x H 90 cm
Material: Plywood, Tin, Leather
Lucas MortenOccupying ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Tin
Orange Chair Smoked Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair smoked oak by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm
Material: Smoked solid oak base, Veneer seat and back.
Weight: 9 kg
Also av...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
John Kandell Model " Solitar" Armchair in Orange, Sweden, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Solitär", armchair, Källemo, designed 1986, red stained beech, seat upholstered in leather, back height 89 cm, seat height approx. 45 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Rama Oak Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Rama Oak chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 72 x W 68 x H 70 cm
Materials: Leather, Wood
Also Available: Different colors available.
OX DENMARQ is a Danish design brand asp...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Tux Footstool, Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1955, the Tux footstool is a wonderful addition to any modern home or office. This piece is hand built at GETAMA’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Tux Footstool, Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna + Jørgen Ditzel in 1955, the Tux footstool is a wonderful addition to any modern home or office. This piece is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290S Footstool, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290S footstool is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. This design showcases the natural beauty of the wood g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290S Footstool
By GETAMA, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290S footstool is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. This design showcases the natural beauty of the wood g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s facto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 loveseat features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Brushed Steel
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 loveseat features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa - Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three seater version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair w/ Arms - Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Oak
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