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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish solid walnut dining chairs upholstered in the original saddle and black leather.
Professionally restored...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 "T-Chairs" by Fritz Hansen Leather & Steel, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of rare Arne Jacobsens Model 3103 "T-chair" in the original grey leather upholstery. Made and marked by Fritz Hansen in the late 1970s. Th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nordiska Kompaniet Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful side chairs made by Nordiska Kompaniet, the Swedish manufacturer known for producing the designs by Axel Einar Hjorth. Nordiska Kompaniet also produced furniture designed b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair in teakwood with three legs and iron hardware underneath with Fritz Hansen "FH" stam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Stackable Model Nikke Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of four stackable model Nikke chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko from the 1950s. Teak with metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent w...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Easy Chairs, Model Fd138, France & Son, 1959
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, model FD138 in teak, produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1959
One chair has France & Son label to back stretcher
Reupholstered in ochre a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Beech &Teak
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of beech wood in a warm shade of brown. The backrest is made of teak and profiled to ensure comfort du...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Dutch Plywood Beech Armchairs by Enraf Nonius Delft, 1970s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These 2 Dutch designed chairs were designed produced by Enraf Nonius in Delft, the Netherlands. The chairs are made of beech plywood and no screw or nail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of Beechwood in a chocolate brown shade. The backrest is made of rosewood. The slightl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
This rare chair was manufactured by Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was named th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen in Ash and Canvas- a Pair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Safari chairs were designed by Danish designer Kaare Klint who is known as the father of Danish modernism. They were designed in the 1930s and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960's. Klint was inspired by images of the Roorkhee chair...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Ash
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge Sibast. Very tight and comfy in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Priced...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Oxford Chairs, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 6 Oxford chairs, designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. This exclusive version features a high back and a 5-legged metal foot, adding a touch o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Swedish 1960s Pitch Pine Chairs
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful set of Swedish chairs in beautiful pitch pine with a striking grain pattern and amazing patina. Reupholstered in a boucle by Kirkby de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen #233 Fredericia Oak Easy Chair, Denmark, 1955
Located in Winnipeg, CA
This design was manufactured by Fredericia for only a brief period making it relatively rare. The construction exhibits classic Mogensen characteristics. Notably, the sled style legs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Four Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful set of Fanett dining chairs.
Designed by the renowned Finnish architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 60's. Light, beautiful and...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Chairs for Willy Beck, 1951
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of teak and leather occasional chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck.
Replaced cream colored leather. Chairs bei...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Swedish Wooden Black Rocking Chair Grandessa by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during the 1960s. The armchair is made of beech wood. It has been finished with black varn...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs, Sweden, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian set of six chairs. Each chair consists of a solid teak wood structure and a curved backrest with reupholstered grey seat.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Gunnar Asplund Chairs Produced by Iwan B. Giertz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 chairs designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by Iwan B. Giertz in Flen, Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen Armchair 5331 Model in Ash by Magnus Olesen 1970s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This rare armchair model 5331 was designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen and produced in Denmark by Magnus Olensen in 1970s.
It is composed of a solid ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century easy chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers. Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red chair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/K...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Stools Model Apila by Rauni Peippo, 1950s/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set Of four Scandinavian Modern stools model Apila by Rauni Peippo for Keravan Puusepät Oy Finland from the 1950s/1960s, birch. Later painted black. Good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian metal and fabric chairs.
These lightweight, modern chairs consist of a black metal base on which the fabric that serve...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Stylish set of eight high-back dining chairs designed by Svend A Madsen for Moreddi ,1960, Denmark. The 8 chair frames are crafted of solid walnut with angled, slatted back rests, de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Danish Fully Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs, Inc. Re-Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten Danish fully restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Teak & Paper Cord Armchair by Poul Volther, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair model 351 designed by
Poul Volther. Manufactured in
Denmark by Sorø Stolefabrik in
the 1960s. Made from teak with
paper cord seat. Good vintage
condition with signs of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs PP 501 in ‘Special Request’ white pigment lacquer finish. These chairs were ordered from PP Mobler in 2015 with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
Bentwood 'Koivutaru' Chair & Ottoman Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977, this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous POÄNG chair...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Swedish Modern Set of 2 Armchairs, Birchwood, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish set of armchairs made of hand carved birchwood, designed by Carl Malmsten, in good condition. Restored and reupholsteredwith original . Wear cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of Four Birch Dining Chairs Model 66 by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Dining set of four chairs in birch, model 66, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1980s.
These chairs are part of the iconic 66 Chair series designed by t...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Arne Vodder Model 422 Wooden Dining Chairs with Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. Four chairs without arms and two with arms. Frame in solid hardwood, seats reupholstered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Upholstery
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Side Chairs in Teak and Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four side chairs in teak and patinated leather. Designed and made in Denmark. Great condition, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Chairs for a. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of eight chairs in mahogany with seats of black horsehair. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1 Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Multiple Available
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic chair of the Danish design movement, the Series 7 Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Multiple available.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo, set of twelve dining chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This design features a constructive frame with sleek lines ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a warm-toned undulating laminated teak seat on a chromed steel base.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Gallo and Gallina, 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 1980s in Finland. The design of the chairs screams form over function.
The bold color scheme of the chairs black, white, yellow and red are characteristic of that style period.
These whimsical chairs...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage Danish Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 wooden chairs from the 1960s.
Original Scandinavian chairs with simple and elegant lines. Consisting of teak wood frame, they are distinguished by the contoured shape of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of 4 oak dining chairs in the style of Børge Mogensen his J39 Shaker chair.
Made in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs are very similar to the J39 chair by Mogensen and will a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1960s Oak Chair by Erik Kierkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
Oak chair by Erik Kierkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, Denmark, circa 1960.
Original purple wool upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair by Juul Kristensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist dining chair was designed by Juul Kristensen for the Danish manufacture JK Denmark during the 1960s. The chair is made of solid teak wood in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Calif-Asia, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable rattan chairs designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design;
The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is easily recognizable by its rounded arms, club-shaped legs, and curved, slightly tilted backrest upholstered in the finest sheepskin material. Both craftsmanship and quality are key in this design. Philip Arctander’s whimsical Clam Chair exudes coziness and comfort. It is a piece that would be a remarkable addition to any living space in need of an elegant touch.
Danish architect Arctander is mostly known for his directorship at the Danish Building institute and his UN advisory role for affordable housing. His contribution of the now iconic Clam Chair to NY FORM...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Suite of 6 Scandinavian Style Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A suite of 6 Scandinavian style chairs, circa 1960.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
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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