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: Single Piece
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and black pure aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked 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: dark smoked oak
Fabric: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160
Wood type...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s Vintage Bruno Mathsson Easy Chair
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Among the earliest of Bruno Mathsson's designs is this rare model 36 easy chair upholstered with a linen head rest.
Measures: 79 cm H x 173 cm W x 79 cm D.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Six 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 high-quality materials, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica 1969.
Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius, Walnut
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
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 cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Early Model 611 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Early Model 611 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Patinated birch. Natural surface. Good vintage ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé Col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO 4 Chairs
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a gifted Danish cabinetmaker. This chair is a harmonious combination of sophistication, functionality, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Handcrafted Tetris Chair - by The Future is Flat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Tetris Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity. Inspired in shape and form by the joy that accompanies playing with building blocks, this chair brings a childlike nostalgia to your workspace. The half moon opening at the top of the chair back allows it to fit like a glove when pushed into the Pillar Desk...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of 1940s Chairs in Lambskind with Mahogany Legs, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Curvy legs made of solid mahogany.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair in rosewood and leather designed by Gunnar Myrstrand and manufatured by Källermo in Sweden in the 1960's.
This comfortable...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Scandinavian vintage red chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original 1960s wooden chairs.
This chair model typical of Scandinavian houses is distinguished by a backrest made of tapered wooden slats.
With their modern design and red...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Norwegian Stump Chair 1860-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair circa 1860-80s
Smooth patina.
Made out of birch tree.
Height: 79 cm/31.1 inch
Depth: 32 cm/12.5 inch
Width: 39 cm/15.3 inch
Seat Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
A set of four mid-century armchairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Furu, 1940s
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of four mid-century armchairs
designed by Göran Malmvall
Produced by Svensk Furu in the 1940s
Showing signs of age and use.
One chair has dry cracks on the armrests. And one h...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed.
This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Cord Woven Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Solid wood frame in oak with woven organic cord seat and back.
Made in Denmark in 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and newly reupholstered in wool fabric
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with strai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Sedia serie 'Triva' di NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Sedia scandinava vintage modello Triva.
Un pezzo d’arredo dalle linee moderne e minimali costituito da una struttura in legno chiaro che lascia a vista le gambe sporgenti e i bracci...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Finnish Vintage Wood Chair Alvar Aalto Model 66, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chair Alvar Aalto model 66 Finnish vintage wood chair, circa 1930
Conception in 1933 for Artek manufacture
Suitable with 1950 or Scandinavian furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic red C1 armchair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Vitra. On swivel bearings and slightly tilted, the upholstered seat shell is comfortable - both for relaxed sitti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Maarten Baas Signed Limited Edition Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition made in 2009 of the iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 chair.
To pay tribute to this design, Fritz Hansen choose 7 designers from the young generation to pick out their fa...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960s
Located in Kiel, SH
Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak with original polstery
Nice vi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Leather and Suede Chair by Thams Kvalitet
Located in Nashville, TN
Deep red leather and suede chair by Thams Kvalitet. Features a wooden frame. In excellent condition with minimal age-consistent wear. Labeled.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Suede, Leather
Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs set of 4 available - price per piece. These chairs, part of the Utö expo designed by Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. These ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Nashville, TN
This 'Apollo' easy chair is comprised of a bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s and is labeled. In excellent vi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel d...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Série de chaises scandinaves vintage en teck Scantic Mobelvaerk 1960
Located in NANTES, FR
Série de 4 chaises danoises en teck édités par Scanti Mobelvaerk, distribuées par Roche Bobois dans les années 60
en bon état, seuls à noter quelques signes du temps
dimensions : h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Solid pine sculptural chair by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare architectural chair designed by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, Sweden in 1970's. Crafted from sturdy pine wood, this piece was manufactured by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden d...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford office chair five star base in aluminum. Turnable and with wheels. With height adjustment
New upholstered with black pure full grain aniline leather.
Made by F...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen, Seagull armchair, model 3208
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining armschair original upholstered with black leather.
Base of chromed steel tube.
Model 3208 Seagull, made by Fritz Hansen 2016. Brown label
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s
Located in Kiel, SH
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s in used condition with signs of use and age.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century 711 Lounge Chair by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbelfabrikk, c1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this breathtaking mid-century modern teak chair, designed by the renowned Norwegian designer Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. This iconic ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch furniture designed a lot of award wining midcentury furniture. The Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort and accessibility. Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs and tables show the influence of the Shaker Style and Englisch pieces of the 18th century.
Koch was born in Copenhagen and attended the Royal Danisch Academy of fine Arts. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to Kaare Klint, an important figure in Danish modernism who was responsible for establishing the furniture design program at Koch’s alma mater. Klint favored historical styles and inspired Koch to view furniture design as an evolutionary process built on the traditions of the past. Over the course of their partnership, in the late 1920s, Koch began creating modular bookcases.
In 1932, Rud Rasmussen began to produce Koch designs. An early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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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