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
Armchairs in Steel and Leather by Horst Brüning, 1968
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchairs in Steel and Leather by Horst Brüning, 1968
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and leather
Style: Mid century, Germany
Produced by Kill International in Germany
Dimen...
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lemon/Citron Series 7 Stacking Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs for Fritz Hansen in Lemon/Citron, circa 1998. A very nice pair in great condition with a great finish that highlights the wood grain. Each chai...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Dining Chairs Model 195 by France & Son in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six dining chairs model 195 designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
A Pair of Scandinavian Modern Blue Cocktail Chairs Model Ej11 by Erik Jorgensen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Scandinavian Modern Design Blue Cocktail Chair Model EJ11 by Esteemed Designer Team Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen By Danish Brand Erik Jorgensen
Designers: Johannes Foersom and...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Panton Classic Chairs in Lime Green
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Verner Panton classic plastic (polyurethane) chairs in a beautiful spring green. Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,500 / set
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
$387 Sale Price / item
52% Off
Kaare Klint Kirkestol, Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Historically important chair, the kirkestol or church chair, designed in 1936 by the godfather of Danish modern design Kaare Klint for the Bethlehem Church and became iconic for its ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Exceptional Set of Three Bo Fjaestad Three-Legged Birch Chairs, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare set of three chairs was designed by Bo Fjaestad and produced in Sweden in 1955. Each chair is hand-carved and bears the designer's signature "BF-55." The chai...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Uppsala, SE
Alvar Aalto chair model 65, for Artek. This is from the much sought after Swedish production made in the city of Hedemora, between 1946-1956. Frame of steam bent birch. The Hedemora ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Swedish Modern Set of 2 Armchairs, Birchwood, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish set of armchairs made of hand carved birchwood, designed by Carl Malmsten. Restored and reupholstered the traditional way of using horse hair and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of 4 vintage 80's chairs in oak wood Danese design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with oak frame and rattan seat, Danese design, 1980s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 75 cm; Width 54 cm; Len...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,173 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$1,544 / item
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Kofoed. New leather seat.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage en teck et tissu bouclette des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 60, en teck, assises rénovées en très joli tissu bouclette blanc, très bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe sur le bois.
Ref 2...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Harry Østergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Karis, Nyland
Fantastic pair of two dining chairs model 61 designed by Harry Østergaard and manufactured by Randers Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. The chairs have very nice characteristic, typical D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, Sweden, 1980s
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
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
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage Fristho Franeker en teck et skai 1960
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 60, beau design attribué au designer néerlandais Fristho Franeker, en teck, assises en skai noir, très bon état général avec quelques signes ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Nordiska Kompaniet 'Hytte' Armchair in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by the Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1940s. It belongs to the 'Hytte' series, which is documented in several NK catalogs and advertisements from the time.
The Hytte series was a continuation of Axel Einar Hjorth's Sportstugemöbler ("sports cabin furnishings"), a collection of pinewood furniture designed for country homes. After Hjorth, designer David Rosén carried on this style, creating several series for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Crafted entirely from pinewood, the chair features club-shaped, tapered legs connected by stretchers, a slatted and slightly curved backrest, and carved armrests. It is versatile and can be used as a desk chair or an elegant side chair.
The chair remains in completely original condition, with a natural and even patina on the pinewood. It shows minor wear consistent with age and use. One of the four furniture...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Restored Conference Armchairs in Oak
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen restored customizable armchairs in oak
The comfortable 61 series stackable conference armchairs in laminated were designed by Rud Thygesen and...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Uccle, BE
A set of 6 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri. Each frame is constructed in a beautiful Mahogany with original patinated Niger leather seat.
Jacob Kjær (1896–1957) was a Danish furniture designer and cabinetmaker.
Kjær received training as a cabinetmaker in the workshop of his father who was also a furniture maker. After completing his training in Berlin and Paris, he exhibited works at the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929. Characterized by simplicity, his designs drew on the finest materials which, unusually for his day, he crafted himself. Inspired by classical English Style, his clean, graceful designs are modern in interpretation. He did much to enhance the reputation of the Danish furniture industry as president of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1952 to 1957 and of the Arts and Crafts Committee for Exports from 1944 to 1957.
One of his most notable works is the FN Chair...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern, a set of six chairs, model Charlotte, black lacqured wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of six chairs, model Charlotte designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for ASKO Finland, 1970s.
Original black lacquered wood, seating with re-upholstered fabric, most likely do...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 25 Furniture Plugs for Erik Buch Model 50 and Other Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs for Erik Buch model 50 teak armchairs and other chairs with similar plug holes.
The button plugs have the original dimension...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pine Folding Chairs, in the Style of Rainer Daumiller 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Pine Folding Chairs, in the Style of Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark, 1970s
This set of four Scandinavian Modern folding chairs embodies the clea...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Aged Brass Metal and Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Grey Fabric
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: Chrome
Backrest: Fabric
Fabric: Balmoral 91
Dimensions:
H.74 x 58 x 50 cm / Seat he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen, and even though we did extensive research to identify the designer, we couldn´t. ...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rare Alvar Aalto 'Chair of Our Times' 'Aikaamme Tuote' in Stained Birch, 1929
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Pinstollar chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Four vintage Scandinavian chairs inspired by Folke Pålsson's J77 model. Light wood and slatted back.
Essential lines and harmonious proportions for this set of four vintage Scandina...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,547 / set
Pair of CH33 Hans Wegner Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Iconic 1950s Danish chairs with oak frame and seat upholstered in signature fabric by Josef Frank.
Pair of chairs model CH33 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare teak Trinidad dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, circa 1995. The seat cushions in red fabric are in good condition and are easily ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$850 / item
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Scandinavian Mid century Pine and Seagrass Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chairs from the 60s made of solid oak with a twisted seagrass woven seat.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt.
They are...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rosewood Rocking Chair designed 1959
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1959 by Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, this rosewood edition was made by the Niels Roth Andersen, Alderman of the Copenhagen Guild of Furniture Makers from the mid-90s until ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
$9,152 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs.
Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark".
Originally designed in 1953.
Wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Finland, 1960s, Fully Restored
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of six vintage dining chairs was designed by Risto Halme in the 1960s. Produced by ISKU Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and play...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
$2,572 Sale Price
56% Off
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
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Patinated Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and upholstered in patinated Niger leather
Style: ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Contemporary Chair 'Elé' by Ann Demeulemeester, Brown Oak (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair 'Elé' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid Oak
Stain: Brown
The 'Elé' chair by Ann Demeulemeester is a timeless expression of understated elegance and min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Flicka Dining and Occasional Chair in Oiled Walnut by Brooke M. Davis for Wooda
By Brooke M. Davis
Located in Omro, WI
The Flicka chair by Brooke M. Davis for Wooda is an engaging exploration of form and function with a design that exudes personality and captivates the imagination. Crafted from maple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage Cees Braakman en teck et tissu années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 50 60, beau design attribué au designer néerlandais Cees Braakman, en teck, assises en tissu lainé vert, très bon état général, assise ferme ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage en teck et skai des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises style scandinave vintage des années 60, en teck, joli travail des dossiers, assises en skai noir, très bon état général.
Ref 230 512
Hauteur : 80,5 cm
Largeur : 46 cm
Prof...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Contemporary Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Velvet, Olive
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chairs x 4
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak.
Fabric: Brussels Velvet Olive Green 751.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 4 Fanett chairs by Tapiovaara original 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Fanett beech chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Edsbyverken in 1962. Original mark present.
Set consisting of four Fanett model chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Chair 'Sto' by Jonas Bohlin ed. 4/70, 1990s
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, “Sto,” edition 4/70, Jonas Bohlin Design AB, Stockholm.
Iron and oak, signed and numbered “STO 4/70 j BoHLiN 1990.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner Pair of Armchairs, Model PP-201
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner pair of oak armchairs, model PP-201. Oak with papercord seats, top rails with wengé inlays. Designed in 1969. Produced by PP Møbler, model PP 201. Literature: 'Wegner's 100 chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
$7,500 / set
Armchair in Rosewood and Black Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Rosewood and Black Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Søre...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Organic Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Rare Aalto Model 69 Wartime Chairs, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 69 wartime chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1940s. Birch frame with old Artek Zebra fabric upholstery. The legs refer to the wartime when bent birch legs could not be prod...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985
Located in Helsinki, FI
These unique neo funk chairs Gallo and Gallina or "Rooster and Chicken" are designed by Finnish designer and interior architect Olavi Hänninen (1920-1992). Postmodern design influenced interior design in the 1970s till 1990s and landed in the 1980s in Finland. The design of the chairs screams form over function. The bold colour scheme of the chairs black, white, yellow and red are characteristic of that style period. These whimsical chairs...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Scandinavian Modern "Series 7" chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black oak.
Fabric: Dunes Leather Camel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
"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
Brass
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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