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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 rosewood chairs by Henning Kjærnulf. Seat in original black leather.
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Model 75 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Møllers
Located in KUTNO, PL
Timeless Danish dining chairs in Mid Century style designed by Niels Otto Møller. These beautifully carved, comfortable pieces feature typical Danish organic design, solid teak frame...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Henry W. Klein Cognac black aniline Leather Dining Chairs for Bramin Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bramin dining chairs in black aniline leather designed by Henry Walter Klein.
The chairs was upholstered long time ago with tblack aniline leather and thick foam to made it extracomf...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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
Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern 'Oxford' chair in beige upholstery with a low back on a cast aluminum five point base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965. Listed p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
2021 Borge Mogensen Carl Hansen BM4570 Chair by Borge Mogensen in Teak & Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BM4570 Outdoor Dining Chair made with a solid teak wood frame and a canvas fabric seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in D...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s
Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in beige sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with f...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Linea RMT3 Chair in Ash by Rudi Merz
By Rudi Merz
Located in Fiskars, FI
Linea RMT3 chair is designed by Rudi Merz in 2009. Its curved backrest enhances seating comfort. The seat is always upholstered, and the frame is from northern European ash. Wooden j...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
$1,565 / item
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta
Model shown: wood stain - black oak
Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
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: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Upholstered Dining Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair in laminated birch with newly upholstered black leather seat and back.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
$5,400 / item
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
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Poul Volther for Frem Rolje
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of mid century Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Poull Volther for Frem Role circa 1950's. These chairs are in very fine, original condition, showing only mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
$1,189 Sale Price
25% Off
Grythyttan P-40 Collaboration with Gunnebo, 1950s
By Grythyttan Stålmöbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Grythyttan is a iconic Swedish outdoors manufacturer and has been furniture in Sweden since the 1930s.
This is one of their most unusual model P-40 and was made in the 1950s, made...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
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
$4,178 / item
Alfred Christensen Boomerang for Slagelse Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Alfred Christensen dining boomerang chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk.
Solid teak wood and original wool fabric.
These are very old versions with the old stamp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
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
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
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
Exceptional Solitary Chair: A Swedish Bellman, circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Solitary Chair: A Swedish Bellman, circa 1830
This chair has an abundance of patina and character, with a worn look that is truly extraordinary.
Time has beautifully ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Light Oak, White Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Light Oak
Leather: Spectrum, Mineral col.30160
Wood types avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Jacob Kielland Brandt Chairs for I.Christiansen, Denmark 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of dinning chairs designed by Jacob Kielland Brandt for I.Christiansen in the 60s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Folding Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Foldable.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
$3,604 / set
Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Four c...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Three Seat Sofa 'U' Frame Arms and Back with Tapered Slats in Style of Ohlsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Swedish sofa in the style of Ohlssen with 'U'-shaped frame continuous in the armrests, a modern style with slats from the 1960s, gives a very special accent to the Mid...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,883 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto, chair model 65 for Artek, rare Swedish production, Hedemora ca 1950
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
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 4 Scandinavian Modern Poro S Dining Chairs in Beech, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro set offers the highest comfort along with elegant simplicity.
The Poro chair is one of the most ergonomic and comfortable chairs on the market.
Manufactured with care fro...
Category
2010s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Black Oak, Anthranzite
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Dunes Anthranzite 21003
Wood types available: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher armchair model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark
Leather showing crackling and substantial wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,785 Sale Price
60% Off
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
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: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Mid Century Lounge Chair by Svein Dysthe for Dokka Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural and rare Danish modern lounge chair designed by Svein Dysthe for Dokka Mobler. This example has a rosewood frame, and has been professionally reupholstered to the highest standards, using top grade leather. Impressive and iconic midcentury chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 6à's by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 8 chairs available and a table. 4 more chairs with leather on the backrest so 12 chairs in total. Please ask for more pictures.
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Grete Juel Jalk est née à Copenhague. Après avoir été diplômée de l'école secondaire, section langues et philosophie, elle a étudié à l'École de design pour femmes (de 1940 à 1943) avec l’ ébéniste Karen Margrethe Conradsen. Elle a terminé ses études à la Danish Design School en 1946, et a également suivi un enseignement avec Kaare Klint à l'Académie royale des beaux-arts du Danemark.
Elle a pris part aux compétitions annuelles du Musée du Design et du département mobilier de la Design School, où elle a également enseigné de 1950 à 1960.
En 1953, Jalk ouvre son propre studio de design. Inspirée par le mobilier stratifié, courbé, contreplaqué de Alvar Aalto et les créations en contreplaqué moulé de Charles Eames, elle commence à développer ses propres modèles tout en courbes. L’intérêt pour ces modèles non conventionnels a progressé lentement. En 1963, le journal anglais The Daily Mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sculptural Danish Leather High Back Lounge Chair. Original black leather. Nailed head details. Beech wood legs. 1950’s. Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patchwork Leather Lounge Chair SET from IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of armchairs was produced in the early 1980s by the Swedish brand IKEA. The SET model first appears in the catalogue in 1979, was upholstered exclusively in fabric at the ti...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,686 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 60's by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 4 chairs available and a table. 8 more chairs without leather on the backrest so 12 chairs in total. Please ask for more pictures.
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Grete Juel Jalk est née à Copenhague. Après avoir été diplômée de l'école secondaire, section langues et philosophie, elle a étudié à l'École de design pour femmes (de 1940 à 1943) avec l’ ébéniste Karen Margrethe Conradsen. Elle a terminé ses études à la Danish Design School en 1946, et a également suivi un enseignement avec Kaare Klint à l'Académie royale des beaux-arts du Danemark.
Elle a pris part aux compétitions annuelles du Musée du Design et du département mobilier de la Design School, où elle a également enseigné de 1950 à 1960.
En 1953, Jalk ouvre son propre studio de design. Inspirée par le mobilier stratifié, courbé, contreplaqué de Alvar Aalto et les créations en contreplaqué moulé de Charles Eames, elle commence à développer ses propres modèles tout en courbes. L’intérêt pour ces modèles non conventionnels a progressé lentement. En 1963, le journal anglais The Daily Mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair with Seaweed Seat by Magnus Stephensen for Clausen
Located in New York, NY
Armchair by Magnus Stephensen for Cabinet maker Clausen, in beech, woven seaweed and leather, Denmark, circa. 1933.
This armchair is designed by Danish architect Magnus Læssøe Steph...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
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: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame upholstered with brack leather. Designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast Møbler in the 1960s. Original condition not restored.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Scimitar easy chairs Steel and Leather, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Black Leather with Steel Frame by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, 1962
Additional Information:
Material: Steel frame, original black leather
St...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Scandinavian Modern Poro L Dining Chairs in Beech, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro set offers the highest comfort along with elegant simplicity.
The Poro chair is one of the most ergonomic and comfortable chairs on the market.
The chair's features inclu...
Category
2010s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 In Between Sk2 Chair, Black Lacquered Oak & Kvadrat - Fiord 191 for &T
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 Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
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
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 Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Axel Larsson chairs produced by SMF, Bodafors, 1940s. Signed.
Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
$9,611 / set
Set of 4 Chairs Attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 'Swedish Grace' chairs attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s. Veneered with mahogany and jacaranda with intarsia decoration on the back. Newly upholstered with brown fa...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
$1,081 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark Smoked oak
Fabric: Dunes Dark Brown 21001
Wood types availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Office Chair, Kai Kristiansen, Model Fire, Denmark, 1960s, after renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant Danish office chair, Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen, dates back to the 1960s and embodies the refined craftsmanship and functional beauty of mid-century modern design. De...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
'Ekstrem' by Terje Ekstrøm, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
Produced in Norway during the 1990s.
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest
Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL
Dimensions: H. 80.5 cm x W. 58 cm x 53 cm SH. 49 cm
Model shown on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Ari Easy Chair Arne Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic lounge designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Sweden is crafted from a chromed steel frame and boasts new high quality upholstery in Italian leather by Studio Art. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Side Chairs by Börge Lindau, 1980s
By Borge Lindau
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four side chairs, in ash wood, leather and chrome frame. Designed by Börge Lindau for Blå Station. Original condition.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,500 / set
Børge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern leather lounge chair features a unique design with blonde wood feet in the front and chrome wheels in the back, des...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,240 Sale Price
36% Off
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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
$950 Sale Price
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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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