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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
Rare Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Erik Wørts in Teak and Leather
By Erik Worts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 teak dining chairs by Erik Worts with leather seats and teak frames. Includes 2 captains chairs. Allow 2-3 weeks if upholstery service is desired.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arnold Madsen 'Oda' Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957.
The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
$16,400 / set
Pair of Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Scandinavian Black Rope Chair, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of Scandinavian Black Rope Chair, 1960s
Vintage Design
Series 10 Scandinavian Full Black chairs in Moller' 1960 style, fully restored black pa...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Leather Chairs by Jacques Hauville, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of Leather Chairs by Jacques Hauville, 1950s
Additional information:
Materials: Leather, Wood
Color: Red
Creator: Jacques Hauville
Design Period: 1920 to 1949
Year: 1950
Country...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$15,633 / set
Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in Oak and Black Leather, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hellouw, NL
Robust Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in oak and black leather, 1980. This chair has new upholstery in black leather. It is very comfortable and in good...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Paire de chaises scandinaves vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 chaises vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossiers et assises en skai noir, très bon état général avec quelques signes du temps qui passe,...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Suite de 6 chaises vintage teck et corde danoise Gessef Consorzio Sedie Friuli
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises vintage italiennes des années 60 de Piero Palange et Werther Toffoloni du studio TiPi pour Montina (anciennement étiquetées Gessef Consorzio Sedie Friuli), de style scandin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Plan Chairs, Black Ash /Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Dubai, AE
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Category
2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish furniture design is a modernist story of enduring style. With its elegant shell shape, this lounge chair embodies the timeless appeal of Swedish furniture that was set in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Set of Four Dining Chairs Attributed to Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish chairs attributed to Illum Wikkelsø
Made of rosewood with new cushions, freshly reupholstered.
Perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, Sweden, 1980s
By Källemo, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Concrete and steel. Designed in 1980. Produced by Källemo, Sweden, 1987. Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
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
$850 / item
Finn Juhl, 108 Chair, 1946, in Teak, Made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Stamped
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl, teak 108 Chair, 1946, made by Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, stamped
This is an early original chair, made by cabinet maker Niels Vodder in Copenhagen and bearing the stampe...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are great solid teak chairs in the style of Hans Wegner. Made in the USA.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
$400 Sale Price
66% Off
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Klint Chairs-Black Lacquered Oak/Natural Paper Cord-for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The Klint Chair, designed in 1936, epitomises the philosophy of its creator, Kaare Klint, who laid the foundations for Danish design and inspired great designers such as Børge Mogens...
Category
2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master with a rustic yet modern design.
The most attention-grabbing visual element of this rare model is the backrest with eight wooden spindles that create an airy look that recalls the traditional slatback chair style. The curved top rails have a sculptural look mimicked by the armrests that are also supported by individual slats. This creates a unified appearance that highlights the diverse shapes and the natural beauty of the beech wood and its versatile grain. Interesting details are to be found everywhere in the design, including the perfectly fitted seat cushions and the uniquely arranged stretchers connecting the legs. As the lower structure with the legs and stretchers combine straight lines with round shapes, the design gains a sculptural look that is appealing from all angles. The structure displays a beautiful contrast between the smooth beech frame and the elegant and textured bouclé fabric of the cushions. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge Mogensen served as the design studio’s manager. Mogensen and the designers he employed came from the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild tradition and were unwilling to prioritize anything over craftsmanship and quality.
Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how these chairs can be best described. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques; the resulting models are Danish Modern classics.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. The chairs’ cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in
59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 64.5 cm
About the designer:
Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six mid-century modern chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. Produced by Sibast Furniture. Four chairs without armrests and two with them. Frame in solid ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Chair combines the natural beauty of walnut with the luxurious softness of velvet, creating a harmonious balance of sophisticated design and exceptional comfort. Inspired by...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$1,980 / item
Contemporary Chair 'Elé' by Ann Demeulemeester, Beech Orange (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair 'Elé' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid Beech Wood
Stain: Orange
The 'Elé' chair by Ann Demeulemeester is a timeless expression of understated elegance ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Børge Mogensen Set of Four Dinning Chairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen set of four dining chairs in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair shows, their furniture generally united form and function; in every design, they p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Wooden Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
A set of wooden upholstered dining chairs from 20th century Denmark. Known for its mastery of midcentury design, these Danish-made cha...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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
Chinese Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1943
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial pair of chairs was designed by the Swedish design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,400 / set
Pair of Scandinavian chairs in wood and fabric
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 2 vintage 1960s wooden frame chairs. The back and seat, with soft lines, are padded and reupholstered with light-colored fabric.
Good conditions. Potrebbe presentare dei seg...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair, multicolored pastel fabric, stained beech, Denmark 1930s.
This modest yet refined armchair is a design piece from designer Frits Henningsen. Crafte...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Rely HW9 Chair 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 embodi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1962
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed in 1962, this expertly crafted dining chair by Ole Wanscher was built in the cabinet shop of A. J. Iversen of Brazilian rosewood in the 1960s. A graceful, minimal design con...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Jens Risom Red Woven Chairs, a Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Jens Risom woven chairs. Beautiful, bold red color of weave. Circa 1940s for Knoll.
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Easy chair in black leather by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chair in patinated black leather with legs of rosewood. Cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Two '2' Oak Accent Chairs by Hickory in Knoll Ivory Boucle Fabric, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
These stately side chairs by Hickory Mfg have been newly upholstered in a luxurious Ivory Boucle (a Knoll Fabric). The striking linear frame is constructed...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair in Rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chair in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen for Søren Willadsen. Original seat in black simili leather.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Chair White Ash + Olive Leather
Located in Bend, OR
This chair is exactly the same as our Classic sling chair with one exception: the arms connect to the back supports. This listing includes one chair.
This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Rare Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Academy of Arts, manufactured by Avarte, 1980s. Painted wood, painted metal frame. Good vintage condition, patina...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Black Munkegaard Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of 6 Munkegaard chairs, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1955, epitomizes Danish design excellence. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs are a ti...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,736 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gunnar Asplund Chairs Produced by Iwan B. Giertz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 chairs designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by Iwan B. Giertz in Flen, Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$8,923 / set
Scandinavian Wooden Armchair with Cord Webbing, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Danish; Scandinavia; Scandinavian Design; Denmark; Wooden Armchair; Cord Webbing; 1960s;
Scandinavian armchair featuring a wooden frame with the backrest and seat in cord webbing...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Set of 12 Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 12 Scandinavian side chairs in solid oak with paper cord seats. Designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB, Denmark. Original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH 550. Designed 1947. This example made approx. 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Børge Mogensen Armchairs / Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of armchairs / chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Dimensions armchairs (W x D x H): 61.5 x 50 x 77.5 cm, SH 43 cm
Dimensions chairs (W x ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Set of 8 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Noble Aniline leather Cognac & Oak, for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design prom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Set of Six Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725.
Sweden. 1938.
Mahogany and original leather.
Literature: Kristina Wängberg Eriksson, Jan Christer Eriksson, "Josef Frank Möbelformgivaren", Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2014, p. K 18
H: 90 cm
W: 58 cm
D: 63 cm
SH: 43 cm
Armrest height: 69 cm (at the highest point)
Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”.
Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design.
Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style.
What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist.
Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
The Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of vintage 1950s teak chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen
Located in None, IT
Pair of Danish teakwood chairs with black leather seats, design Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 78 cm...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,070 Sale Price
25% Off
Brown Leather Highback Lounge Chair After Børge Mogensen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the style of Børge Mogensen, this well-constructed and deeply comfortable Danish modern lounge chair features a solid wood frame upholstered in patinated brown leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Suite de 4 chaises vintage style scandinave palissandre Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises style scandinave vintage des années 60, attribuées au designer allemand Ernst Martin Dettinger pour le fabricant Lucas Schnaidt, en palissandr...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This very rare set has been professionally re-chromed and re-upholstered in black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hannibal Armchair By Kurt Hvitsjö For Isko
Located in London, England
1970s Kurt Hvitsjö 'Hannibal' armchair for Isku.
Chromed frame raised on two wheels.
Reupholstered in Cream corduroy velvet.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,088 / item
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Armchair for Willy Beck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen armchair. Teak and surface dyed natural tanned leather. Executed by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, Denmark. Underside with manufacturer's metal label i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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