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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs Model 75
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 teak dining chairs model 75. Danish paper cord seat newly restored.
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Rare Pair of Red Hans Wegner Arm Chairs for Hansen and Son. Original. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable pair of red side chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Hansen and Son, Denmark, 1950s. These are in very good completely origin...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by T&K 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 Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
90s, Danish Design by Alfred Homann, Set of "Ensemble" Chairs, Original
Located in Tarm, 82
90s, Danish design by Alfred Homann, set of six "Ensemble" chairs, original good condition. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen in about 1990. Original red furniture...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in mahogany and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNED...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Niels O Moller Model 62 Carver Chair, JL Moller, Denmark, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Niels O Moller model 62 carver chair in East Indian Rosewood, produced by JL Moller, Denmark. In good structural condition with one minor restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
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: Dunes Leather Camel 21004
Wood types available: nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Lillemor Mannerheim, High-Back "Mona" Chairs, 6 Pcs, Nesto, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lillemor Mannerheim (1927-1994) Finland, artist and designer. She was one of the leading designers for Gefle, Rörstrand and Arabia in the 1950s-1980s. She studied at Higher Art Indus...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unique Handcrafted Scandinavian Oak & Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
A remarkable and unique oak and leather chair. Striking curved and slick streamlined frame with a design aesthetic straight from the Moller book. The oak frame has been thoroughly cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sledge Lounge Chair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Recollecting childhood memories of playing outside on snowy winter days, the designers realized the low-slung Sledge chair, a liberally proportioned loung...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 chairs in rosewood. New upholstery in Kvadrat fabric Divina Melange, grey and yellow.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, c. 1959
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, imported from Denmark by The Otto Gerau Co., made in Denmark, C. 1959. Dowel back construction, solid teak wood with hand-rubbed oil finish and woven Danish paper cord...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Hauteville 670 Counter Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
So you've sprung for a kitchen island and you're looking for some unique and comfortable stools to complete the decor?
You're in the right place.
Bring some personality to your kitchen island and other counter spaces in your home with these concrete counter stools.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Rey Chair Scarlet Red by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, in Collaboration with Hay
By Bruno Rey
Located in Dubai, AE
Based on the original Rey Collection designed by Swiss designer Bruno Rey in 1971, HAY has teamed up with Dietiker to relaunch the Rey Chair. With its distinctively rounded edges and curved backrest, it was the first chair to be patented with Dietiker’s unique screwless wood-to-metal connection and has become one of the most successful Swiss chairs of all time. Its solid construction, strength and stackable design give it a timeless quality that makes it suitable for using in a wide variety of domestic, public or corporate settings. The iconic chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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
Slice Chair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Slice is a contemporary reinterpretation of the wooden outdoor chairs that works very well at indoors as well. The chair is also available with u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Paint
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
Pair of Danish Modern Cane Back Armchairs by Hans Olsen, c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous pair of mid-century upholstered armchairs exemplifies the Danish Modern style with clean lines and open, minimalist form. The design is attributed to Danish designer Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Scandinavian Black Leatherette Chair with Armrests
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s black leather effect chair.
A modern chair with a strong character.
The frame is birch wood while the seat is black faux leather.
Try it as a comfortable desk chair...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
60s, Danish Design by H.J.Wegner, Chair Ap38, Completely Restored, Leather
Located in Tarm, 82
H.J.Wegner, airport chair, model AP38. Completely restored in natural cognac Italian leather with natural patina. Designed in 1956. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufacturer in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
Safari chair was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s. This safari chair is produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark. This is the first design where no tools are needed to assemble and d...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fur
Vintage Siesta Easy Chair by Joe Möbler
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian 1960s armchair with bouclé fabric.
A unique piece of furniture with timeless beauty, this seat also has its own stool
original. The frame is made of oak wood ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hauteville 770 Bar Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
What gives a pub at least 80% of its style? Its bar and bar stools.
Designed by Henri Lavallard Boget, the concrete Hauteville bar stool sets a to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Grete Jalk´s Lounge Armchair In Teak Made By France and Søn, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
This Scandinavian Modern period armchair or lounge chair, designed by the renowned Grete Jalk and manufactured for France & Søn in the 1960s in Denmark, exemplifies the epitome of mi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi set in an overall good condition with a fine patina.
Seats reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather by Hans Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six model "W2" side chairs, in solid oak with patinated leather seats. Designed by Hans J Wegner for C.M. Madsen, Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two elegant dining chairs was designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for the Dutch manufacture Bovenkamp during the 1960s. Madsen is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship with ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of stained oak and new upholstered with canvas.
Refreshing design with b...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
These Oxford chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic leather and fitted with new foam cushions. The chairs have firm backs and no defects despite some minor scra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen 3108 Lily Oak Wood
Located in Herlev, 84
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Lily 3108
Measurements: H: 80, W: 50 D: 52, SH: 44,5
Materials: Oak wood
Condition: ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chairs Produced in Scandinavia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Scandinavia.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
These Oxford Chairs Are Used and Are Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leathe
Located in Herlev, 84
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Mosquito/Munkegaard
Measurements: H: 79 W: 49,6 D: 47, SH: 44,5
Materials: Teak wood
Condition: The chair ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Swedish Reproduction Painted Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Swedish style chair is full of character! Painted to look old and and recently upholstered in a Zak + Fox linen fabric. Supported by tapered,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Papercord Natural
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Dark Smoked Oak
Seat: Natural Papercord
Available as well with black paper cord, french rattan or various upholsteries
Dimensions:
W. 58,5 cm
D. 57,7 cm
H. 79,5 cm
S.H. 45 cm
Arm rest 65 cm
A modern interpretation of the ancient Chinese Horseshoe Chair. The Shanghai Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
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
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceous shapes. A cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and together with the high backrest and head cushion, a pleasant seating experience is guaranteed. Kjærholm used chrome-plated steel for the base and black leather for the seating, materials that fit within the modernistic aesthetics of this chair.
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs by Overman, Sweden, circa 1960
By Overman
Located in CANGAS, ES
Pareja de sillas apilables diseñadas por Svante Schöblom para la firma sueca Overman en la década de los 1960’s. Aunque editadas en varios colores, el diseño en blanco se adapta a cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hauteville Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Designed by Henri Lavallard Boget and Julie Legros, the concrete Hauteville chair puts a fresh spin on the iconic resin chairs of the 1950s.
Made from concrete, fiberglass, and reb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Gösta Jonsson Easy Chair
Located in London, England
Gösta Jonsson easy chair Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Black Oak
Seat: Natural Rat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Set of 4 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by T&K for &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 pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hauteville Rocking Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete HAUTEVILLE rocking chair designed by Henri Lavallard Boget for Lyon Béton, draws inspiration from iconic mid-century design with a modern twist. Constructed with a concrete shell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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
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.
Additional cost to reupholster is £1800.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ole Wanscher Set of Four Chairs for A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of for chairs in mahogany and black leather. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Hauteville Low Armchair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete Hauteville low armchair designed by Henri Lavallard Boget for Lyon Béton, draws inspiration from iconic mid-century design with a modern twist. Constructed with a concrete shell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
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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