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
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
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
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
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s
Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
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
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
Set of 4 Series7 Chair, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Drawn HM3 Chair, Oiled Oak 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 Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
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
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
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
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
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
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
Skovby Møbelfabrik Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Skovby Møbelfabrik set of four dining chairs in partly solid rosewood.
New upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Made in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
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
Set of 4 In Between SK1 Chair, White Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Scandinavian Vintage Wooden High Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage baby chair and walker
A particular modern antique piece in very good condition with the dual function of high chair and walker.
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for and 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 o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
In Between SK1 Chair, White Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
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
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
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
Eight Restored Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
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
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 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
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
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
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 7
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
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
Handcrafted Braided Wicker and Wooden Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Handcrafted curved and braided wicker cane with wooden base bar stool.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Pine
Alfred Christensen Set of Six 'Boomerang' Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk, set of six dining chairs model 370, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s.
Elegant set of Danish dining chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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
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
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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: natural oak.
Fabric: brussels velvet olive green 751.
Wood type...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Oxbend Stool, Bar, or Counter Seat in Walnut
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
Walnut
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
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
Wire Dining Chair OD11-43, Sand Matstone Leather/ Satin Chrome Steel by O&D
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the dramatic aesthetic contrast between two very different materials– structural steel and premium quality, aniline-dyed leather–the Wire collection combines two traditio...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Wire Lounge Chair OD12, Dark Brown Leather/ Satin Chrome Steel by O&D
Located in Dubai, AE
The Wire Collection, designed by Jasper Overgaard and Christian Dyrman, was conceived as an innovative synthesis of two distinct and time-honored crafts: saddle making and precision ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Frederik Sieck Pair of Chairs in Black and White
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black and white painted wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962, production 1967.
This industrial clear pair of the model 3200 chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in White 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
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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