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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Number in Set: Set of 7
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Spectrum/Noir Leather Miner...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Timeless Oiled Walnut Drawn HM3 Chair, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
BAIA Red Chair by Kensaku Oshiro, Oak, Leather
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, FR
BAIA chair
Steel, leather and oak
Dimensions: H 70 x 55 x 48 cm
Frame:
– Red
– Green
– Black
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Betty Chair TK3 with Black Aniline Leather by Thau & Kallio for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction. Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design promi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Seminar KVT1 Solid Ash Chair by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT1 is an archetype of a solid wooden Ostrobothnian chair, with light and well-proportioned structures. It was originally developed as a model ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
BAIA Black Chair by Kensaku Oshiro, Oak, Leather
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, FR
BAIA chair
Steel, leather and oak
Dimensions: H 70 x 55 x 48 cm
Frame:
– Red
– Green
– Black
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: black oak.
Fabric: Dunes Leather Anthrazite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: dark smoked oak.
Fabric: Dunes Leather Anthrazite 21003.
Wood types ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rely HW9 Bronzed Base w. Karakorum 003, by Hee Welling for &tradition
By Hee Welling
Located in Dubai, AE
Boasting a shell crafted from recycled plastic, Rely is a chair with environmentally-friendly credentials.
Designed by Hee Welling, its simple appearance and ergonomic design embod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in White Oak with Handwoven Danish Chord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines the Canva Chair explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed with an exposed, bridle-joint frame and handwoven seat, the Canva Chair is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested white oak.. The seat features a continuous run of Natural Danish paper chord handwoven around "L-shaped" nails in a traditional Binder-cane method of warped pairs.
This chair is an exploration of form and craftsmanship and serves best as a statement and occasional piece in a hallway or living room or for a very large dining room table...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park sou...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Up to 24 Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs for Fritz Hansen. This iconic design is one of the most successful chairs every produced from this era. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Frit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in Blackened Ash with Handwoven Danish Cord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines, the Canva chair explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed with an exposed, bridle-joint frame and handwoven seat, the Canva Chair is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested Ash. The seat features a continuous run of Natural Danish paper cord handwoven around "L-shaped" nails in a traditional Binder-cane method of warped pairs.
This chair is an exploration of form and craftsmanship and serves best as a statement and occasional piece in a hallway or living room or for a very large dining...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines an...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piana Chair
Located in Vandoma, PT
*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.*
The Piana collection is one of Cacio's bestsellers, with Scandinavian inspiration, this line is available in severa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Hardwood, Oak
Campaign Safari Counter Stool with Brown or Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Safari stool is a testament to Danish midcentury furniture with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with sturdy leather straps, the stoo...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair
Located in Halikko, Finland
Goma armchair with Thomas Sandell.
Thomas Sandell chief architect (Born 1959 in Jakobstad, Finland)
Thomas Sandell founded Sandellsandberg Architects in 1995. He is an award-winn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Light Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, FR
PIA Chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul Codavius...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings and this is the focus of the collection.
The p...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Suede, Wood
Walnut, White Velvet Modern Essex Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek collection with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings and this is the focus of the colle...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Gallagher Lounge Chair Oak Wood and Grey Felt
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Felt, Synthetic, Cord, Wood
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park south.
This chair is designed to fit in many environments, no matter the affair, in order to achieve simplicity, yet elegance. The Essex Armchair...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Chair Jackie in Ashwood and Color Rope by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Hybridization is the concept on which the Jackie collection is based. Designed by Emilio Nanni, it is a chair in which the stable solid wood frame meets a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope
Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg).
Designed by This Weber.
Manufactured with care from American Walnut wood...
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gallagher Lounge Chair Maple Natural Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cord, Wood
Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Laakso, Lightweight Modern Scandinavian Dining Chair in Ash
By Saku Sysiö
Located in Halikko, Finland
This modern Classic is designed by Saku Sysiö from Aivan Design and Innovation agency. The soft and organic shaped furniture with its U-shaped “valley” as backrest gives safe ground ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Black Lacquered Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
PIA Chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
PIA chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base reuphols...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base re-uphol...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kolho a Unique and Colorful Scandinavian Serpent like Chair
Located in Halikko, Finland
With Matthew Day Jackson
"Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is inspired by Apollo landing a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1960s Refinished Danish Erik Buch Armchair in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Elegant yet solid Erik Buch armchairs model 50 with excellent woodwork that are evidence of good design and craftsmanship.
A solid oak construction with Erik Buch's characteristic e...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base reup...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Small Stool Solid Oiled Pine AML
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The AML Stool is a petite furniture object for everyday interiors. Suitable for use as a side table or bedside stool, the multifunctional stool takes its cue...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Seminar KVT2 Stackable Solid Oak Chair by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT2 followed Seminar KVT1 chair when the customers wanted to have a stackable version of this simple and well-proportioned chair. This chair can be equipped with a linking d...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
NON Rubber Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
If the comfort and credential of being in the permanent collection of the MoMA isn’t enough, I’m sure that the fact you can turn over this chair and show the credits to your friends ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pia Chair by Poul Cadovius, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pia chair by Poul Cadovius. New edition.
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The iconic balloon lounge chair with its industrial look was the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the chair in the 1950s. The design of the lou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Sculptural Minimal Design Triangolo Chair in Black Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines an...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandia Junior Chair New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandia Junior chair. New edition. Created in 1957 by designer Hans Brattrud, Scandia junior is an iconic chair of Scandinavian design with its sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Seminar KVT1 Solid Oak Chair by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT1 is an archetype of a solid wooden Ostrobothnian chair, with light and well-proportioned structures. It was originally developed as a model ...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sieni, a 21st Century Round Wooden Mushroom Dining Chair in Scandinavian Design
By Michael Yarinsky
Located in Halikko, Finland
Sieni with Michael Yarinsky
Sieni, meaning mushroom in Finnish, is a collection of furnishings for flexible use in the home, office, or hospitality setting. The forms in the serie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nature leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
October Light Chair in Ash by Samuli Naamanka
Located in Fiskars, FI
October Light is a skillfully designed, extremely lightweight wooden chair with meticulously done joinery that follows the traditions of Nordic cabinetmaking. This graceful chair is adorned with wood grain patterns of ash and finished either with clear lacquer or black stain. The seat is available with or without upholstery. The chair is stackable and can be equipped with a linking device.
Inspired by the winds and moods of the Finnish autumn, the October Light chair...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Bokken Chair Beechwood Upholstered with Emerald Green Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality!
An essential chair in the ...
Category
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Linea RMT3 Chair in Ash by Rudi Merz
By Rudi Merz
Located in Fiskars, FI
Linea RMT3 chair is designed by Rudi Merz in 2009. Its curved backrest enhances seating comfort. The seat is always upholstered, and the frame is from northern European ash. Wooden j...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model 316 in Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drawn chair model 316 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. The model 316 chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design. Relying ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Aluminium Easy Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Bokken Chair Canaletto Walnut Upholstered with Mint Green Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality!
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
Category
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bokken Chair Canaletto Walnut Wood Upholstered with Yellow Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality!
An essential chair in the form, yet precious in colors. Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword...
Category
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bokken Chair Beech Wood Upholstered with Yellow Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Bokken upholstered chair in black stained beechwood, silver leaf backrest and padded seat covered with a top quality Rubelli velvet. Pure Italian quality!
An essential chair in the ...
Category
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1960s.
The seats of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s notion of the ideal chair. Subject to a creative process of experimentation, the 9.5° Chair transcends our expectations, becoming more than a simple form that follows function.
Features
– The sculptural chair is fully functional for seating
– Featured as the museum chair...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
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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