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Scandinavian Modern Chairs

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak. 

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A very unusual high-back H frame leather chair. Original leather. Incredibly well designed and crafted frame. Beautiful curves. Produced by Orum, Denmark. circa 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Orum H-Frame High Back Chair
Orum H-Frame High Back Chair

Orum H-Frame High Back Chair

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker

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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden

A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden

Side Chair in Mahogany and Leather by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Side Chair in Mahogany and Leather by Frode Holm, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Mahogany, leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Illums Bolighus in Denma...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Side Chair in Mahogany and Leather by Frode Holm, 1950s
Side Chair in Mahogany and Leather by Frode Holm, 1950s

Side Chair in Mahogany and Leather by Frode Holm, 1950s

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Plywood

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Grythyttan P-40 Collaboration with Gunnebo, 1950s
By Grythyttan Stålmöbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Grythyttan is a iconic Swedish outdoors manufacturer and has been furniture in Sweden since the 1930s. This is one of their most unusual model P-40 and was made in the 1950s, made...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Grythyttan P-40 Collaboration with Gunnebo, 1950s
Grythyttan P-40 Collaboration with Gunnebo, 1950s

Grythyttan P-40 Collaboration with Gunnebo, 1950s

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 6à's by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 8 chairs available and a table. 4 more chairs with 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

Set of 4 Razor Blade Dining Chairs in Oak & Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Set of 4 Razor Blade Dining Chairs in Oak & Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark
Set of 4 Razor Blade Dining Chairs in Oak & Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark

Set of 4 Razor Blade Dining Chairs in Oak & Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark

Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
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

Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s

Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s

Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Artfurn, Denmark
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six teak dining chairs by Artfurn company of Denmark with sculptual v-shaped frames.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Artfurn, Denmark
Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Artfurn, Denmark

Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Artfurn, Denmark

A set of chairs, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chairs made in the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest have been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 76 c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A set of chairs, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
A set of chairs, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.

A set of chairs, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.

Verner Panton Newly Reupholstered Cone Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Newly reupholstered Cone Chair by Verner Panton. Great statement piece! Perfect to use at a desk or accent chair anywhere! Classic Panton Design!
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton Newly Reupholstered Cone Chair
Verner Panton Newly Reupholstered Cone Chair

Verner Panton Newly Reupholstered Cone Chair

Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful set of 4 original PK9 tulip chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This is for a rare and early set of 4 from EKC production, this was the first production before Fritz Hansen took the production over. The chairs have matt, chrome-plated spring steel feet in 3 pieces, connected with screws. The seats are made of moulded fiberglass, felt padding and cognac leather covering of the highest quality. This is for example one of the most difficult chairs to reupholster according to leather specialists, only a few people are capable of doing that in the right way. These examples of the famous PK 9...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960

Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960

1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
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

1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair

1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Gemla
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful sexy of 4 chairs boy Gemla Sweden. Warm patina throughout. They sit wonderfully stacked as a space saving feature. Sculpted black lacquered seats are as comfortable as they are beautiful to look at. Sold as a set of four. Local pickup...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four
Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four

Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four

Set of Six Juliane Chairs in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1965
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Hellouw, NL
A very refined set of six Juliane chairs designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen in 1965 for Uldum Mobelfabrik. Behind this design lies a Craft...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Six Juliane Chairs in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1965
Set of Six Juliane Chairs in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1965

Set of Six Juliane Chairs in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen, Denmark 1965

Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Steel and original leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare Armchair Model JH...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s

Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s

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

Materials

Cord, Teak

Midcentury Karen Margreta Imports of Corona Del Mar Teak & Sisal Chairs
Midcentury Karen Margreta Imports of Corona Del Mar Teak & Sisal Chairs

Midcentury Karen Margreta Imports of Corona Del Mar Teak & Sisal Chairs

Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs in patinated leather on a solid beech frame. Made in Denmark in the 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark
Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark

Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark

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

Materials

Straw, Oak

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak

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

Materials

Sheepskin

'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s

'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s

Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller set of four rosewood chairs, seats upholstered with black leather. Manufactured by J. L. Møller, Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs
Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs

Niels O. Møller Set of Four Rosewood Chairs

Birch Danish Arm Chair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, organic and natural 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 c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Birch Danish Arm Chair
Birch Danish Arm Chair

Birch Danish Arm Chair

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke. The chair is organically shaped feat...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, pine, Denmark 1970s.  Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression an...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
By Ryesberg Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern lounge chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern pair of green upholstered...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960

Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960

Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of six stacking chairs in birch designed by the Swedish architect Sven Markelius. Manufactured by Bodafors for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932. A landmark of Swedish archi...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs
Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs

Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Cuban mahogany and niger leather with brass rivets Style: midcentury, Scan...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Walnut, original leather with brass rivets Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced in Swede...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Brass

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s

Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style
By Haga Fors
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lacquered chairs, typical Scandinavian production of the 1960s designer Haga Fors (Ilmari Tapiovaara).
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style
Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style

Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style

Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s. An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord

Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord

Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage 1960s chairs. Consisting of a teak wood frame and a lightly upholstered seat reupholstered with ochre fabric. The modern and elegant lines hark back to ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat

Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat

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

Materials

Birch

Swedish Chairs from the 1950s
Swedish Chairs from the 1950s

Swedish Chairs from the 1950s

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden
Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden

Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
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

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Oak

Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s

Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s

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

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Beech

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s
Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem

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Harry Østergaard for Skovby Danish Dining Chairs
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Harry Østergaard
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Harry Østergaard for Skovby Danish Dining Chairs
Harry Østergaard for Skovby Danish Dining Chairs

Harry Østergaard for Skovby Danish Dining Chairs

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak

Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord

Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers

Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Burl

Authentic Round Wabi Sabi Stool in Burl Wood & Hessian, Danish Modern, 1930s
Authentic Round Wabi Sabi Stool in Burl Wood & Hessian, Danish Modern, 1930s

Authentic Round Wabi Sabi Stool in Burl Wood & Hessian, Danish Modern, 1930s

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s

Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped
Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped

Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s

Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD
By Ejvind A. Johansson
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD
Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD

Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair

Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
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

Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955
Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955

Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
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

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair

Frederik Sieck Pair of Chairs in Black and White
By Frederik Sieck, Fritz Hansen
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frederik Sieck Pair of Chairs in Black and White
Frederik Sieck Pair of Chairs in Black and White

Frederik Sieck Pair of Chairs in Black and White

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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden High Chair
Scandinavian Vintage Wooden High Chair

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden High Chair

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
By Niels Otto Møller
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

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available
Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Armchair Mod N° 80 Set of 5 available

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
By Sven Markelius
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son

Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son

Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.

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