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
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
Set of four Scandinavian Danish dining chairs, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant set of four Scandinavian dining chairs by or in the style of Johannes Andersen / Eriksen Vestervig / Arne Vodder – Denmark, circa 1960. The chairs are reupholstered in a beau...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Edvin Helseth Armchair for Tribo, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Edvin Helseth armchair for Tribo Sweden 1960s.
Good condition.
Price for 1 armchair
Norwegian interior designer born in 1925, Edvin Helseth opened his own practice in 1949. His Module 5-15, System BBB and other designs became popular in Europe. In 1966 he designed the Trybo armchair for Stange Bruk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very elegant set of 6 'model 422' dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast mobler, Denmark 1960. These dining chairs have a high spin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Model 3117 Swivel Chair Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Arne Jacobsen Schreibtisch-Drehstuhl Model 3117 Bürostuhl.
Originales Vier-Sterne-Drehgestell der ersten Serie mit verchromten Stahlfüßen auf Rollen.
Der Stuhl ist neu gepolstert,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in bubinga wood also known as African rosewood and feature a solid wooden frame and are as a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pine Dining Chairs “Rantasipi” by Arnold Lerber for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1970s
By Laukaan Puu
Located in Denventer, NL
Excptional set of 4 sculptural Finnish dining table chairs designed by Arnold Lerber and produced by Laukaan Puu Finnland, 1970s. The entire chair is made of solid fir wood (silver f...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fir, Pine
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Wingback Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and large Danish Modern wingback chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportion...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Danish Oak and Leather Dining Chairs Mod. 178 by Johannes Andersen for Bramin
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare set of organic shaped four Scandinavian Modern iak dining chairs is designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s and produced by Bramin Mobler, mod. no 178. They feature soli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alvar Aalto Y-Stool, Modes with Rattan Seat, Design, 1946
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto Y, stool with a rattan cover, the stool was launched in 1946. Good condition for its age and the rattan is beautifully patinized.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Walnut Scoop Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern armchair features a sculptural walnut frame with scoop seat newly upholstered in raspberry tweed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Benedikte Chairs for A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Reverse with maker's pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, set of 4 Charlotte dining chairs, ASKO, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 4 black lacquered dining chairs designed by Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist who mainly worked for Swedish furniture manufacturer NK but the Charlotte dining range (t...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two '2' Swedish Modern Ikea Swivel Chairs in Birch and Original Fabric
By IKEA
Located in Deland, FL
A stunning Swedish design that is exceptionally comfortable and a must have statement for your living area or office space. They are constructed from birch and are found in their ori...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare set of (4) four Mid-Century high-back chairs designed by Verner Panton. Tubular metal frame with original upholstery (also deigned by Verner Panton). Produced for a short p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Swedish Modern Chairs in Solid Pine, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 dining chairs in solid pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in 1930s.
Made in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth´s iconic chairs, model"Utö" for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Great craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large Danish Modern lounge chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of sol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Svend Age Eriksen Dining Room Chair Model Gm11, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish teak armchairs by Svend Age Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The chairs are for sale separately.
The price is for 1 chair.
A b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Wool, Reupholstered, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered in black wool from Nevotex. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1970s. These brutalist chairs have a really strong impress...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine, Wool
Stools from the Mid 20th Century in Natural Wood
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wood stools from the Mid-20th Century in natural wood
Perfect stools for indoors or outdoors
Very solid and ergonomic shape.
There are 3 and they are sold individually
They are p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
A so called hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1940s and manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman in the town Jyväskyle in the middl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Kindt-Larsen Gustav Bertelsen Teak Chair
Located in Winnipeg, CA
Rare Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen teak armchair for Gustav Bertelsen with brand new leather upholstery.
This was was first shown at the 1958 Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
Located in London, GB
Niels Møller Model 64 armchair
A rarely seen rosewood example of Niels Moller's classic Model 64 armchair, designed in 1966 by Møller for his own co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful Norrevold armchair designed by Kaare Klint in 1939 for master cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen. This example in beautiful mahogany and tan coloured patinated leather....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of oak.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Black Leather Hammock Chair, Mogens Voltelen, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
The interplay of straight and curved lines within the chair’s design is very visually satisfying. The rhythm of lines is evident not only in the mahogany wood frame but within the leather too. The seat and back having a hammock construction mean the leather is allowed to bow naturally.
The continuous curve that the back legs are carved into and the apron (wooden rail across the front) at the front of the chair both echo the exact arc of the leather hammock...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Armchair by Werner West for Schauman, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair by Werner West for Schauman from the 1940s. Birch frame, seating reupholstered. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Be...
Category
1840s Finnish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Öst...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Oak Wood & Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four dining chairs was produced during the 1960s by the Danish manufactory Sax Mobelfabrik. The chairs are made of oak wood in a natural, warm and sunny shade. The wood h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Poul Kjærholm PK 33 Stool for E. Kold Christensen, Original Condition, 1959
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjærholm, original condition.
PK 33 stool.
E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1959.
Matte, chrome-plate spring steel with patinated, laminated wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two 'Pinstolar' Chairs Made of Wood Painted White
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two original vintage 1960s wooden 'Pinnstolar' chairs.
The birch wood frame consists of a wide seat and a backrest formed by eight vertical stems.
The tapered, elongated l...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Steen Ostergaard Model 290 Pair of Red Chair for Cado, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Steen Ostergaard model 290 red plastic stacking chairs manufactured by Cado, 1970.
Set of 2.
With some scratches and marks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame upholstered with brack leather. Designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast Møbler in the 1960s. Original condition not restored.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sven Ivar Dysthe, Series of 6 "3001" Chairs, Norway 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Series of 6 black leather and rosewood chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler, Norway 1960. Referenced under the number 3001, these chairs won the 196...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dänish Modern Design Esszimmerstühle Aus Teak Von Frem Røjle, 1960er, 4er Set
By Frem Røjle
Located in Mainz, DE
Dieser Satz von vier Esszimmerstühlen wurde in den 1960er Jahren von Frem Røjle in Dänemark hergestellt. Sie sind aus dunklem, massivem Teakholz gefertigt und mit Waldgrünem Stoff be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Bent plywood and straw chair, Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An inventive design by the Italian Gigi Sabadin, this chair is made of bent plywood with a veneered finish. The organic design seems to be made of one piece, which is cut and bent. T...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, GB
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Trienna Easy Chairs in Oak & Original Leather by Carl-Axel Acking, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Trienna easy chairs in Oak and original leather by Carl-Axel Acking, 1957.
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and original leather.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Off-White Boucle Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 42 dining chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Vintage Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Wood and Monstera Leaf Pattern Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high rocking chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gabardine with a fashionable pattern of Monstera deliciosa leaves. It is a densely woven, durable and waterproof fabric made of Egyptian cotton, which was invented and patented by Thomas Burberry at the end of the 19th century. The armchair is very comfortable. It will be perfect match for many arrangements, and the Swiss cheese...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by top quality materials, s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Easy Chair, 1968
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bruno Mathsson 1907-1988. Armchair. Company Karl Mathsson, Värnamo 1968. Stamped. Frame in layer-glued birch and beech with braided leather upholstery. H 84 cm.
The model designed...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, c. 1959
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, imported from Denmark by The Otto Gerau Co., made in Denmark, C. 1959. Dowel back construction, solid teak wood with hand-rubbed oil finish and woven Danish paper cord...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Coppia Di Sedie in Teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage 1960s chairs.
These elegant, minimalist chairs feature metal legs and a seat with a contoured teak back.
The curvy lines and golden color of the teak make them ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Arm / Lounge Chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, Norway
Located in Deland, FL
Hardwood rosewood frame and vinyl armchair designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe in Norway for Dokka Mobler in the 1960s. This chair is in very good condition minus some small cat scratches...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Organic Scandinavian Modern Vintage Six Brown Teak Dining Chairs Erik Buch 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern Organic six (6) dining chairs or chairs by Erik Buch for O.D.Mobler 1960s Denmark.
A great set of six dining chairs from teak with new covered seat with woolen f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Ole Wanscher Ash Dining Armchairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Ole Wanscher armchairs,1938, Denmark. Each chair is handcrafted in a sculptural form and upholstered in mohair. These armchairs provide comfort and distinction, bringing a st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen 1952 for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern set of 2 vintage black stairs, which was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1952 and executed for Fitz Hansen, 1970, Denmark. It is marked underneath.
The stacking chairs ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs in Rosewood Model 465
By Helge Sibast
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs in rosewood model 465 by Helge Sibast. Original leather seat.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Two '2' Rare Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the visionary Danish craftsman Ib Kofod Larsen in the early 1950's this model chair predates his iconic (and similarly shaped) "Z" chair. However far fewer of these armle...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Scandinavian oak dining chairs in the style of Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, most likely Swedish, from the midcentury with new black leat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Panton Classic Chairs in Lime Green
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Verner Panton classic plastic (polyurethane) chairs in a beautiful spring green. Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in leather, designed by Danish architects Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs Mid Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 'Dymling' pair of pine chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1970s. Great condition, super comfortable. Solid pine. Loose cushions so can be easily recognized if needed.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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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